Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I'm a full-time mature student (30 years old) studying Psychology. **I am currently unable to sit for any dog that can't be alone for more than 4-6 hours. Classes are no longer online and I have to go to campus. Some days are more flexible than others, please refer to my schedule section if my profile to see if my schedule works for your need for a sitter. I have been around dogs for most of my childhood. We had two smaller dogs at my dad's house and we had cats at my mum's, along with hamsters, bunnies, rats, and lizards. As an adult I have owned rats and cats. I recently moved from the US to Edinburgh and one of the things I miss most is my mother's dogs! I miss playing fetch with them, seeing their legs twitch when you find just the right spot to scratch their bellies, and exploring new areas while taking them on walks. I would love to take care of your dogs in a way that I no longer can for my mum. I also really like cats. I like earning their trust so that they let me pet them. They're so laid back and I find their sassy attitudes intriguing. I also find their fascination with strings and feathers incredibly entertaining. Some dogs (and other animals) have an unknown past that results in unique quirks and fears/aggression toward other dogs, certain types of people, or objects. I have experience working with rescues with trauma that require a bit more love and care. Please let me know if this is the case for your dog and we can discuss what extra accommodations they might need. I am very empathetic, which is why I prefer to stay where your pet lives. If I were a dog, I would be confused and lonely if a stranger came and went briefly a couple times a day or I had to stay somewhere foreign to me. It's scary enough when mum and dad leave! I am also empathetic to you and how hard it is to leave your pet while you're away. I send pictures regularly throughout the day of your fur baby and our adventures so you know that they are safe and happy while you're gone.