I grew up in a home with so many different animals, you might as well called it a mini zoo. From 12 parakeets, parrot, canaries, tank full of sea-water fishes, rabbits that gave us 10 babies, a cat, hermit crabs, and of course a dog. My family and I love animals and have always provided tender love and care for them; definitely received the love back to us. After moving from my hometown to here, Berkeley, I have been really missing the warmth of animals, especially that doggy love and slobber. I find my long term experience of caring for animals would benefit your dog's experience while spending time with me at my lovely home (which is this two-house three stories co-op) and running around the Berkeley area such as the fire trails or even on campus.