Growing up I’ve always had an affinity for animals. Covering my notebooks in doodles of birds, exotic animals and dogs. Having a knack for science related subjects I decided to study Veterinary Technology at LaGuardia Community College. Upon deciding a degree in Veterinary Technology was too limiting, as I wanted more opportunities to work with animals in different settings, I decided to change my major to the much broader field of Biology, but not before taking some essential classes. While enrolled in LAGCC I took classes covering topics of basic strategies used for dog training, common ailments, heat cycles, gestation periods, digestive system, skeletal system, and muscular system in both dogs and cats; as well as other small household pets and farm animals. I have since changed my major to Biology, and am expecting to transfer to City College in fall 2019 and take classes part time (while still dog sitting of course!). Apart from caring for my own dog since 2010, I have formerly partnered with a separate dog walking app for about a year, giving me the opportunity to walk various dogs around my neighborhood, each having a very different personality, temperament and energy level. While working with peoples pets I realized there were certain dogs other walkers weren’t booking, I also noticed other walkers had written off putting notes about these dogs too, sometimes even mislabeling them as aggressive. To me these notes were inaccurate, as when I personally met these dogs I didn’t see a dog that was being difficult or ill mannered on purpose, I just saw a dog. A dog that may have been scared of a new human while their owner was away, a dog that never learned commands and is confused, a dog whose separation anxiety may be compounded by a new handler, a dog that has arthritis and may have trouble walking which may be compounded by weather or other factors –a dog that is just doing the best they can. I strive to provide care for dogs with common problems I’ve come across which include: -Puppies so that they don’t develop fear based behaviors that comes from inappropriate handling, and help you reinforce any training you may have started. -Hyper/ energetic dogs so that they can get a bit if the energy release they need. -Anxious dogs so that they can get a patient, soothing touch and open them up to being more relaxed. -dogs with arthritis/ other common ailments that require accommodations or medication. -Breeds that get a bad rep- like Pitbulls or Rottweilers. -and others! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to shoot me a message! Services and Rates are below.