I'm convinced that in a previous life Alex was a Golden Retriever. He gets along incredibly well with dogs and has a knack for establishing immediate rapport with them. Even our skittish female yellow lab who doesn't usually like men, LOVES Alex. He's trustworthy, articulate, well mannered, responsible, and perhaps most importantly for your dog- he's got a lot of energy. If you have a dog that loves to run, Alex can keep up with it. If you've got a chill dog who just likes to hang out and be scratched or get a tummy rub, Alex is all about that too. The only downside to hiring Alex is that your dog will miss him when he's not there and may begin liking him better than you.

What makes Alex wonderful is his deep empathy and curiosity about how animals experience the world. He didn't grow up with dogs, but the moment he met mine, he showed a natural love for them. One of my dogs is typically terrified of strangers, even people she's met several times, but she warmed up to Alex immediately. When helping me care for my dogs, he asks thoughtful questions and does research to understand them better. He asks if they get sad when people leave, if they understand fairness, or how they prefer to be talked to and petted. He understands that to dogs, their family is their whole world, and he cares deeply about improving that world. My older dog also has significant health issues, and he is vigilant about medication and tailors his approach entirely to their emotional and physical well-being. He is charming, athletic, responsible, and trustworthy.