To give an indication of how Alyssa would be as a sitter, I can tell you how she acts with her own dog. Alyssa loves her dog like a baby. She misses him when she comes to visit me. When she brings the dog with her, it's obvious the dog loves her too (Alyssa is definitely the favorite between her and her boyfriend). She never neglects her responsibilities with her dog. She always concerned if the dog is alone for any length of time. She consistently walks him and plays with him and gives him affection. Alyssa has taken him to obedience school and regularly takes him to the dog beach or park. Her dog is very active so Alyssa would have no problem handling a rambunctious dog. As a person, Alyssa is loving and affectionate and responsible. You can feel comfortable your dog is in good hands!