I had my first dog for 18 years then my second dog for 10 years (both from shelters). Once the second dog passed away, we decided not to get another dog, so I joined a dog walking business in July 2019 to satisfy my "dog fix" since I love dogs of all kinds. I worked 3-4 days a week doing private walks (large, medium, and small dogs) and leading pack walks for 3-6 dogs in the pack (all small/medium)...until COVID hit in March 2020. I got back to work with dog walking in September 2020 doing private and pack walks four days a week. Since April 2021, I have been walking dogs five days a week. These all have been regular customers on a weekly schedule. In short, I have plenty of experience walking dogs and, after 30+ years of working in a professional office environment, I can deal with any situation in a calm and professional manner. I also have experience going into people's homes to pick up dogs, and returning them safely, as well as experience with doggie diapers, crating them when required, and senior dogs (including deaf/blind dogs). I love dogs and think this is the perfect way to enjoy them while helping clients at the same time. It is a win-win for everyone! For more than 30 years, I was successful working in a professional office environment. I am now out of the day-to-day work world and into semi-retirement. Doing dog walking part-time is perfect for me. I can be available any day of the week but prefer daytime hours. I do not currently own a pet myself. In the dog walking business that I work for currently (which will end in mid-July), I am responsible for picking up each dog from their homes, sometimes using a lockbox, other times I have been given a key, one is retrieved from the backyard, and sometimes the owners are home.