I've owned and cared for dogs for 20 years - big, small, purebred, rescues, couch potatoes, sprinters, easygoing, shy and everything in between. Throughout my life I've owned a Maltese, a Papillon and three Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I currently live with my Ridgeback girl, Ruby, and a Ridgeback boy, Moses. I have dogsat for many friends (and friends of friends) and family over the years and enjoy getting a chance to love on dogs that might be missing mom or dad. I have two year's worth of experience training shelter dogs and I currently train and compete in agility and attend classes weekly with my dogs. I love positive reinforcement training and would love to incorporate it into a visit or walk with your dog. I have a gentle, compassionate, force-free approach to handling dogs and will never do anything to intimidate your pup or "show him who is in charge." I believe there are more positive and productive ways to communicate with dogs that do not include fear or force. I always do a Meet and Greet before any bookings, I'd love to come meet you and your dog(s)! Oh, and I love cats too! I have had many cats clients over my last couple years as a Rover sitter, including quite a few that require medication.