Hi, my name is Holly and I'm an actor in New York City. Because acting allows for a flexible schedule, I am available during hours when pet owners are normally at work. I have grown up with dogs and cats for the past 27 years of my life. Our pets have always been considered to be part of the family - yes, this means Christmas stockings filled with doggie bones, birthday bandanas, and lots of custom dog memorabilia around the house. I'm always eager to visit home because I give my mom's pups (Australian Shepherd & Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix) infinite cuddles! I have always wanted a dog of my own but know that it is a huge responsibility and financial investment. I traveled a lot in 2017 and knew it just wasn't the right time for my boyfriend and I to welcome a pup into the equation. I want to be able to fully commit to my fur baby and give him all the attention he requires. This translates to the one-on-one time I will provide for your dog. I do not walk multiple dogs at a time (unless the owner has more than one dog and requests to do so). I want to provide quality service to my clients while ensuring their dog receives my undivided attention. If I sound like the dog walker you've been searching for, then I'd love to spoil your precious puppy with love! I believe a great dog walker must be reliable, punctual, responsible, considerate, affectionate toward animals, personable toward clients, and communicative to each person he/she encounters during the job. I work well with rescue dogs as my mom's 13 year old Australian Shepherd Border Collie mix, Remi, was saved from an abusive and neglectful situation. When we got him he flinched constantly as if someone was going to hit him, he was noticeably thin, and terrified of thunderstorms. We have taken the time to care for his special needs and he has adapted to his new home wonderfully as a result. My mom's other dog, Ellie, is an 11 year old Australian Shepherd and is high energy/very athletic. She suffers from chronic back issues which creates a lot of pent up energy. Because of this I have gained experience in handling high strung, energetic, rambunctious dogs. Ellie is deaf and unfortunately has many allergies. I have worked with her by learning sign language signals and provide her with the proper medication doses to treat her allergies when needed. She's our little special needs pup and we love her just the same! When I'm not caring for your dog, I can be found cooking up clean eating recipes, catching up on the newest psychological true crime documentary, dancing at a live music event, working on my newest crocheting hobby and sitting with my meditation practice. I feel most connected to my recent journey through Tanzania, Africa. It was unlike any experience I've known, which allowed for personal growth and a better understanding for the beauty of other cultures. I also saw some adorable pups living in rural villages which was really cool!