Hello, I'm Chris, and I work from home! I grew up ranching cattle, riding horses, and training dogs on a farm in Oregon. While cows, horses, and dogs were our main animals, I have experience caring for everything from house plants, to ducks, sheep, and pigs! Now that I've made a career for myself in the city, I long for every minute of dog activity that I get! I am a dedicated animal lover and have a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog named Duke. He's a ball of energy but luckily knows how to plop down on the couch and take a nap with us if needed. He's a sweet and loving boy, is submissive to other dogs, and loves to play tug, frisbee, and fetch. He'll likely be indifferent towards your pets (good with cats and other dogs) for the first few visits but will develop a playful bond with them after a day or two. ABOUT OUR HOME: We live in a very tidy houseplant haven about a block away from Gasworks Park, and use it as our local dog-run. Duke plays off-leash here, but I'll keep your pets on-leash if preferred. For longer stays, we'll even take your pup to the Lower Woodland Off-Leash Area (with your permission, of course) for some socialization and romp time. We'll even take your dogs on runs over the weekend if you provide a harness! HOUSE RULES: Duke sleeps in his crate, but your pet is welcome to roam if you prefer. Duke is only allowed on beds and furniture if invited, but we welcome animals who are used to having free-reign over the house. As I'm on video calls for a large part of the day please notify me if your dog isn't potty trained, barks excessively, or is destructive so that I can make arrangements to accommodate their needs.