I've grown up owning dogs and cats (and various other animals) my entire life. I've always felt extremely comfortable around dogs of all size, and I'm the type who CANNOT resist petting your dog in public. I will not only watch and walk your dog, but I will also engage and play with your dog and treat him/her as my own. As for more personal background, I grew up in california and moved down here to work offshore as a commercial diver for a large diving company. That being said, when I'm onshore, I have a LOT of free time. I am also a diver medic, so I am a nationally certified EMT and heavily trained in emergency response training.