Past: Dogs have been part of my family as long as I can remember! I also worked as a vet tech in High School, which gave me technical training and exposure to handling all sorts of dogs - especially those in an unfamiliar environment. Present: My household and other immediate family have always had 2 or more dogs each - we are always outnumbered at the holidays when we gather and am familiar with managing a lot of pups at once! I currently have one, incredibly sweet and gentle fur kid, Walt. I also have a cat, Lucy, but she has a separate section of the house to herself. While Lucy is independent and hardly ever socializes throughout the house, she is very used to dogs, is not aggressive around them, and will very unlikely interact with any rover guests at all. Back to Walt and my approach to pets, I like to give them a structured routine to rely on. Walt was trained through methods from Standing Stone Kennels, which we revisit often for continued learning. My neighbors are also fosters and very knowledgeable about pet care, which is just added assurance that bringing your pup here is a safe and stable environment! I am a regular sitter* for friends, coworkers, and neighbors, too! * = While sitting through Rover, no other animals would be allowed in the house. Future: My house would love to be a staycation location for your pups! Keeping your pup here will put your mind at ease while you travel, knowing they will be well cared for.