— I have 13 years of experience with pet care, dog training (mostly positive reinforcement), and pack dynamics. — I consider my dogs to be my children, and I will make sure your dog is LOVED while you are away! — I was assistant manager of a doggie daycare for several years. — I am about to start online school for dog massage therapy. — I am home most of the time! Follow us on instagram! @weenie_luv I have two adorable dachshunds, so we of course love getting to play with other weenie dogs, but we love dogs of ALL other breeds too! All my furniture is very low to the ground and I have ramps and foam pet steps to help the short legged ones. I can massage your pup's tight back and neck muscles. I am also able to provide basic grooming services for most dogs including baths, nail trims, and ear care, and am very knowledgeable about holistic dog care and supplements. I send parents updates as often as desired. I went to school for engineering, physics, psychology, and art -- a science nerd / artist. I love to dance, bake/cook, learn about naturopathic medicine, make jewelry, do yoga, and hike and swim in nature. I grew up a water child in Hawaii but have called the beautiful forests of Portland home for about 14 years now. I have always loved dogs! I was responsible for the safety of up to 40 dogs at the doggie daycare I worked at for 5 years, by utilizing pack dynamic psychology and positive reinforcement training (sadly many doggie daycares do not train their staff this well). I grew up with a terrier/chihuahua and three sweet pit bulls, and now I have two dachshunds. I also fostered several dogs over the years, and have helped deliver and raise puppies. I love my furchildren as much as others love their human children. (My "Repeat Score" is low because I get most of my regular clients through referrals or meeting them in the neighborhood.)