I grew up with dogs. A bloodhound, black lag, rottweiler, yellow lab, and finally a rescued mutt. Now that I'm on my own, and in a small Seattle condo, I didn't want to cramp a big dog in a small space. I do have a cat to keep me company, and although he often acts like a dog (and is 18 pounds!) I miss having dogs in my life. I have experience training all of our dogs and although I grew up with big puppies, I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I would love to spend time with your special mutt! Also, I am a marathon runner and enjoy having a buddy with me on training runs. If you have an active dog, puppy, or just a dog like likes to run, I'm always ready for a quick lap around Greenlake or even just around your neighborhood.