I have been an animal lover my whole life. My family always had labrador retrievers when I was growing up, but no dog has replaced my lab/golden retriever Cubby as my best friend. I have a lot of animal experience, including recurring walks, pet sitting, and boarding. I have worked with young puppies, senior dogs, large (100+ lb) dogs, small dogs, and dogs with special needs. I also have a lot of experience with giving animals medication, including oral and injections, as well as taking animals to the vet. I am a graduate student at UNCW, and therefore will have time during the day and nights on weekdays/weekends in between classes. I will walk and run with your dog, play catch and tug of war, play around, and just love your dog. I am rather astute at picking up signals from dogs, and never let them get overheated or dehydrated or uncomfortable. I always have an extra water bottle and tennis ball with me!