5.0

I've been a dog person my whole life. Got my first dog at 12, and my teenage household had 5 dogs (and 3 cats) at any given time. Labs, Aussies, German Shepherds, Yorkies, little fluffy dogs... I've seen it all. Then there was Stella. My stubborn, perfect, 70lb Boxer/Bullmastiff rescue who spent her first day in my apartment busting out of her crate and breaking into the fridge (yes, really...). I raised her for 12 years, from puppymill survivor to elderly girl who needed help walking in her final days. She taught me everything about patience, problem dogs, and loving them through it all. Now we just have Amelia, a 12 lb Cockapoo who's much easier, but still keeps me sharp on small-dog needs. I've learned that dogs tell you how they want to be loved. You just have to pay attention. I pick up on those signals and meet them where they are. I'll never force your dog into something they don't like, and I'm a little obsessive about keeping them safe. I'm taking a break from corporate life and filling my time doing what I actually love. Let me take some stress off your plate and give your pup the attention they deserve!