I've had dogs for 15 years, and I often cat sit for friends. I have experience with handling medications and animal disabilities including epilepsy, arthritis, and Lymes disease. I am capable of doing many activities with your dog including playing, walking (short and long walks), and hiking. I will always get your permission before I take your dog hiking and inform you of where we are going/how long we will be out, and the dog will remain leashed the ENTIRE time even if you say they are off-leashed trained. If your dog needs muzzled on walks, please provide one. In addition to dogs and cats, I can care for birds of any kind as long as you provide detailed instructions of the birds daily routine. I've worked with birds for years from parakeets to red-tail hawks, so very little surprises me with birds!