There was always a dog in my family, and I am very grateful that I grew up around dogs. In my 20s I moved a lot, but I always ended up in a place where someone else had a dog I could hang out with. Now I finally have my own furry friend - energetic lab mix. I have been doing occasional dog walking for others, when opportunity presents, Currently I have a more flexible schedule, where I can take on more responsibilities with dog walking and dog sitting and help out others. As a dog owner, I know how important it is to have someone you trust on speed dial when you need it.