I have been around and looked after dogs, of all different kinds of breeds, for as long as I can remember. All members of my family are great dog lovers, and I grew up with mostly larger dog breeds, such as retrievers and St. Bernard’s but we also had a couple of poodles and terriers. I have always enjoyed helping and looking after my families, friends, or neighbour’s dogs. My fiancée and I also looked after other people’s dogs on "Borrow my doggy" for about 1.5 years before we finally decided to get our own dog. We always knew that we wanted a large dog breed but also had to make sure that we could provide a good home for our new family member. After finally being able to purchase our first house with a large garden and getting a bigger car, we welcomed Ruby, our Bernese Mountain dog, to our home two years ago. She is the loveliest gentle giant you will ever meet, and we couldn't imagine our lives without her. However, Ruby sadly has hip dysplasia on both sides from birth, which has meant a lot of physio and hydrotherapy sessions, as well as medications and extra care. We understand the challenges that can come with looking after an animal with health issues and will try our best to accommodate and support wherever we can. I work from home full time. At the moment, I am in the middle of setting up my own business, which leaves my time flexible, and I am happy to work around your, or your dogs needs. I have a large garden, which is fully and securely fenced on all sides. My 2 year old Bernese Mountain dog Ruby will also be more than happy to keep your furry friend company, have a play or chase around the garden, or have a cheeky cuddle with. I have yet to come across a dog that Ruby doesn’t get on with, but I am also more than happy to keep the dogs separate if you would prefer so.