I've been a dog owner most of my life. From an early age, we've had dogs and cats in our household. More recently, I've trained and cared for our dog, who came to us as a rescue and was a member of our family for 17 years. I'm experienced in caring for older dogs, who need extra love, patience and care, but also love the excitement of caring for puppies and younger dogs. I've recently retired and am available daily, weekly and on weekends to care for your furry family member. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I am happy to offer long walks in your neighborhood and on locally accessible trails. In caring for your pet in your home, I will provide a daily summary by text or email of time spent with your pet, arrival, departure time, walks, feeding, etc. I offer limited personalized care in my home, a private house with a 1 acre yard