I have known Jackie now for several years and in that time I have seen her love for animals and for Dogs in particular on numerous occasions she is patient, kind and will take her charges out for the exercise in the worst weather making sure everybody has their doggy coats on to stay warm and get their run around always taking the responsible route with any necessary along the way. making sure that each of her charges is properly dried and tidied up before coming back into the home. Jackie is attentive to individual diets and specific needs, is strict about treats (if allowed) and always makes time in her day for her canine friends to make friends and play games. She has a firm no nonsense manner with our more unruly four legged friends. I have left her in charge of my own dogs, one a head strong , dominant German Shepherd (Alsatian) and I only have praise for the way in which she looked after him, along with my older female mongrel. As you would expect the way he behaved on my return was more laid back and calm than I have seen in a long while, with my old lady looking pleased to be in charge again. Jackie is also more than capable with smaller dogs and has a particular love for Chihuahua's and other dogs of that size. She takes time out to groom and brush her canine friends and they are always well cared for with trimmed nails, she ensures their bedding is washed on a regular basis and will take animals to the veterinarian if needs be whilst their owners are otherwise unavailable. I would well recommend Jackie to look after your canine friend and so would Rufus and Maxie my own four legged freinds.