I grew up with dogs in my family in my hometown of Seattle, and I'm excited to meet and care for your furry friend! I recently graduate with a Masters in chemistry from the University of Minnesota and I currently work as a tutor. I am friendly, approachable and enjoy seeing dogs well cared for and happy! I am an attentive listener and will always follow your instructions when caring for your dog. My housemate and I have a sensitive pup at home so I will not be hosting, but I am more than happy to housesit during the day or overnight. I am also happy to provide photo updates to make sure that you're always in the loop. As for the cold: if it's warm enough for your dog to walk, then it's warm enough for me!