My husband and I own 2 very friendly dogs that love having guests: a Golden retriever mix and a Labrador. We are both active and love to take our dogs for runs and daily trips to the local dog park. We believe that dogs deserve to be treated with love and affection, that's why we use positive reinforcement methods to train our dogs. Our apartment is on the ground floor, spacious, with a private entrance. There's plenty of room for dogs to romp around, or just hang out. I only work part time so I can provide your dog with a lot of attention and at least 3 walks a day. You won't have to worry about your dog being sad without you, he/she will be too busy having fun. We would love to have your dog stay with us and be part of our family. About this sitter: I have always been an animal lover especially dogs. I grew up with all kinds of animals in my home: cats, dogs, hamsters and even snakes. So has my husband Shlomo. We have recently moved to Forest Hills from Israel with our 2 dogs: Piper and Spartacus. I believe that dogs should be treated with love and affection and that they deserve to be happy. And a tired dog is a good dog. That's why our dogs get lots of exercise: running with us, going to the dog park every day and training at home for mental stimulation. Why I love dog sitting I have loved dogs since I can remember. My siblings and I begged our parents to get one and finally they did. I loved our dog Sufa and used to take her on really long walks. A few months after I got married Spartacus was plopped on us by my cousin. He was found in the rain and he was this adorable fluff ball we just couldn't resist. A few years later we rescued a stray dog but couldn't afford to take care of her so we found her a great home. Then a year later we found Piper on the street and couldn't resist her either. She was a handful but so cute and, with a lot of training and more patience, she has turned into a wonderful companion. My husband and I have watched our friend's and families dogs on multiple occasions sometimes for weeks at a time. We give other dogs as much love and attention as we do our own. Meet my pets Spartacus: Golden Retriever Mix, Male, Neutered, 10-years-old. He's a gentle giant. We like to say that he's mixed with a polar bear... and sometimes refer to him as "the rug" since he usually just lies around. But if you rile him up a bit he's ready to play and always loves to go for runs with us. Piper: Labrador, Female, Spayed, 7-years-old. You can't find a dog any more different than her brother. She is rambunctious and always ready to play. It's not a coincidence that her name rhymes with "hyper"... she is the queen of the dog park and is constantly playing with everyone. She is always ready to kiss you or eat anything you leave over. But we have taught her to be able to relax by reinforcing quiet behavior. You can easily sleep in until noon on the weekends with her snuggled up against you. My experience administering medication I can give pills but not shots.