I grew up with and have helped care for a variety of dogs, Retrievers, Terriers, German Shepard, and various mixes to name a few. Most of the dogs being rescues. At 13 I began training a German Shepard mix puppy, and am refreshing those skills as needed. I can handle big and small dogs, of varied temperaments, needs, and stages of life. My main fixed obligations are Wednesday afternoons, I am otherwise very flexible. I am available mornings, afternoons, as well as weekends. I will communicate any appointments well in advance. I attentively monitor dogs needs and behaviors, offering them the level of attention they enjoy. I also ensure direct needs are satisfied within an appropriate time frame. I handle accidents with grace and can calmly handle tension and aggression. Generally cat competent.