I have two dogs, Oreo and Hippo. Ivy has been dog sitting my two dogs for the past 5 years. I had Oreo for 3 years when Ivy met her and Hippo was just a puppy. (they are both Portuguese water dogs). Hippo and Ivy hit it off from the start, Oreo, on the other hand, was not usually great around newcomers. It took Ivy a record breaking week and a half to gain Oreo trust. Ivy is extremely patient and loving in ways that only a truly responsible, caring, dog sitter could (and should) be. I trust her far more than anyone else taking care of my dogs. She is content walking them multiple times of day and making sure they always have someone to play with when they want to. Ivy is a perfect candidate.