Lifelong dog guardian available to care for your dog(s) in your absence. Thanks to years of fostering and pet sitting, in addition to having my own dogs, I have experience with all sizes and breeds of dogs, medicating both dogs and cats, training, deaf dogs, walking difficult and reactive dogs, using enrichment toys for dogs and cats, and feeding resource guarders. I've taken a course in canine first aid (2019). I have a young dog of my own, Aristaios, who loves everyone and everything. He's sweet natured, non-destructive, respectful of other dogs' boundaries, and potty trained. He's a happy, friendly, playful boy who will help me keep your dog(s) company so they don't miss you too much. This is a value-add for most dogs, even dogs who don't play. If your dogs don't like other dogs, I'm not the pet sitter for you. I've had an array of dogs over the course of my life--a shepherd, spaniels, mutts, a hound--but now I have silly and sweet Aristaios, an Australian Cattle Dog mix. I've fostered countless dogs for various rescues, too. I love training; I love seeing their brains fire up and bring light to their eyes as new words and actions click into place. I love watching them explore this weird world. Snuggles and playtime are pretty great, too, and I'm not above a dog vs. human wrestling match. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about my availability and experience, as well as questions about Aristaios. I am vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and I get a flu shot every year. FOR DOG WALKS: I am available for 25- to 60-minute walks seven days/week. Let me know what your dog or dogs need, and we'll figure it out from there. (My dog will not join dog walks.)