I have been dog sitting for my friends for free for years because they know i love their dogs, will keep them entertained, and take good care of them. I was a trained volunteer at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter for 1 year taking care of adoptable dogs. I lived with a small sweet pit-mix for the last year living in Santa Cruz, and took care of my friend's Ridgebacks while living with her. Dogs love me because they can sense my friendliness, and I love to play with toys and work up a sweat so that both me and the pup are tired. I have a large apartment in a garden style apartment with a dog-park, and my girlfriend and pup Ella of 5 years. I work during the weekdays in the office sometimes so I can take care of a dog in the evening or during the weekends, and some selected weekdays.