Hi, I'm Hadley: dog-lover and new-ish to Boston. I grew up with two dogs so I've got a lifetime of experience with caring for any age--puppy to senior citizen. Although my dogs are miniature poodles, I also love big dogs! I moved to Boston in 2016 to start at BC Law and I definitely miss my pups. I have two miniature poodles (who live at home with my parents) and an overall fascination with dogs. I also used to babysit my neighbors kids when they went out to dinner or even away on a long weekend. This combined love and experience with animals as well as a proven ability to responsibly house-sit for extended periods of time makes me an ideal choice for a pet sitter. Since I know some may be worried by the idea of inviting a stranger to watch their dog at home, I'm more than happy to stop by and introduce myself beforehand to make sure it's a good fit! Please don't hesitate to call me directly too--I understand that everyone has a busy schedule and may not have time for a visit. Before you book your visit with me, please note that I am currently a law student with a busy schedule. As such, I have a lot of flexibility during the week and am often available on short notice, if necessary. However, I may not be consistently available as exams approach at the end of the semester. Why I love dog sitting I loved growing up with two miniature poodles, Katie (17!) and Ollie (12). Before my dad allowed me to get Katie when I was in 3rd grade, I memorized The Dog Encyclopedia cover to cover! I was pretty determined to be well-informed and to show my dad that I was ready for a pooch of my own. My experience administering medication: As long as I'm provided with detailed instructions and as long as your dog is agreeable throughout the process. My previous experience with dogs & medication ranges from administering dietary supplements via a syringe into a medium sized dog's mouth to being very sneaky about getting dogs to take their medicine with their food (hint: lots of peanut butter or a rolled-up slice of turkey).