Hi, my name is Jenifer! I'm 28 love going to the gym, reading, crafting, and sketching. Energetic dogs will find that I'm able to keep up with their energy, while less energetic pets will find that I'm an excellent cuddler! Growing up in Mexico, I was always surrounded by all sorts of animals. We always had 1-2 dogs at home at a time (plus the neighborhood dogs) that I would help care for and play with! You would often see me going about my day with a trail of dogs following behind me! Here in the U.S., I spent a lot of time with family members who owned 2+ dogs at a time that I helped feed, bathe, train, and of course, play with them! Currently, I live with two adorable labs (a 4-year-old Dudley and a 3-year-old Chocolate lab) that I've helped raise since pups and care for when their parents go on vacation. During vacation, my husband and I will take charge of everything from diet, exercise, mental enrichment, and, if needed, any medical emergencies that may occur. I've been around dogs considered to be territorial and even aggressive and have helped to mediate tense situations with these dogs at family events. I also have experience with handling leash-reactive dogs up to 90 lbs. All of this has granted me the experience of handling dogs of all ages, sizes, energy levels, and temperaments. I've never met a dog I couldn't befriend in the end. Given enough respect, love, and time to get to know you, even the most shy, skittish, and/or anxious dog can come to see you as a friend! I hold this same philosophy towards cats and other animals as well: respect, love, and kindness are the key to any animal-human friendship. (: I also have experience owning and pet-sitting cats and rodents! I am a grad student whose main goal is finishing up my thesis, so I have plenty of time and flexibility to adjust to your pup or cat's needs! I work part-time, but rest assured that when I sign up to pet-sit, your furry family member will have my undivided time. Of course, I will follow all instructions related to the care of your precious fur-family member to a T! I will take all necessary precautions to ensure that you have peace of mind when leaving them in my care. After each day, I will including a daily recap of your pet's day!