Hi! My name is Charmaine😊
I grew up mostly in Kenya, where my family has a large garden and we’ve had dogs for as long as I can remember. Since I was around 10, I’ve helped care for different kinds of dogs (german shepherd, golden retriever, labrador, maltese, doberman, border collie, and mixed breeds) and have experience with feeding, walking, grooming, basic training, raising puppies, and overall just giving them lots of attention and care. I also frequently dog sit my friends' dogs. 
 When caring for a new dog, I make sure to first let them sniff the environment, making sure to ease them into the new situation and not overwhelm them. If they need space, I give it to them. I also have some treats that I use, if the owner is comfortable with that. I know every dog is different, and every owner has their own routine and preferences for things like feeding, how often the dog should go out, etc. so I always make sure to respect that so the dog feels comfortable and cared for. In case of emergencies, I always make sure I have vet and emergency numbers on hand, keeping in mind preferences of the owner. 
 I work from home almost everyday (usually except Tuesdays), and I have a very flexible work schedule, so I’m able to do doggy daycare and boarding, and take regular breaks to take dogs outside and play with them. I do not leave dogs at home alone. In cases where I need to step outside, my partner, who also loves dogs and helps out when needed and if the owner is comfortable with it, I could take the dog with me. 
I live in Rotterdam (Delfshaven area), in an apartment. I have a park opposite my building and also have figured out a lot of different walking routes to take dogs on. I don’t have a dog of my own in the Netherlands yet, which is part of why I joined this platform😊 
Looking forward to meeting you and your dog!