Hello! A little bit about me: I have always had an affinity for animals. I rescued all the things to my mother’s dismay while growing up. I wanted to be a veterinarian. I worked in a vet clinic from the time I was 15 until I completed college. I obtained my BS degree in Zoology (the study of animals) and I even worked in a clinic after college for 10 months, between seasonal biology positions. I became a Biologist, as being outdoors suits me more. I worked as a Biologist for 13 years, dealing with a variety of animals. I was a snake detector Dog Handler for 4 years. I worked with black labs; training and exercising them was daily part of the job. I was a Project Leader for a program that used dogs to detect the Coconut Rhinocerous Beetle in Guam. I have lots of dog experience! I have always had a personal dog since the time I was in college. I have had a black lab, a lab/rott mix, a husky, and I currently have a chihuahua mix, a terrier, and 5 chickens. I also occasionally foster dogs for a local rescue. It has given me a ton of experience with different personality types. If your small dog is shy or anxious, I am the Petsitter for you! I hiked every day for my job as a biologist and I can take your dogs on walks to the Masonic cemetery, Laurelwood, Hendrix Park, or just a jaunt through the neighborhood! They will be in good hands with me! I only take dogs up to 25 pounds, so if you have a small dog that is uncomfortable around large dogs, I'm the sitter for you! Also, I only take up to four dogs at a time, so they can receive a lot of individual attention. I can work with or without crates. I like to mimic what the dog is used to at his home environment. I like using crates during feeding time if there are multiple dogs to prevent food aggression issues. I will only put your dog in a crate if they are comfortable with it, and with your permission. I understand that some dogs have been traumatized by crates. If you are looking for long term doggie daycare, there will be a discount depending on how many days per week your pup needs care. Contact me for more info!