I've been an amateur animal/house sitter for the past few years and just recently got the recommendation from a fellow Rover walker to seek out becoming more professional. I'm an animal lover and have been looking for a way to continue to stay active and increase my knowledge about these amazing creatures we keep as pets. I have owned three dogs in my lifetime and have grown up with and taught many more. Since a close family member is allergic to dog/cat dander, I have had to go without having a pet for a little while, but always seek out ways to help our four legged friends whenever I can. I do my best to help the animal learn as much as I can teach them with a complete positive reinforcement based training. I'm also a group fitness instructor so I relish the opportunity to run or jog with a pet partner! I believe a pet's happiness starts in a fun and safe environment, so I also include light cleaning when it comes to overnight/weekend stays.