Dogs have been the focus of nearly my entire adult life. I've worked as a veterinary technician for over thirty years, sixteen of those in emergency and specialty medicine. I'm one of fewer than five hundred veterinary technicians who are board-certified in emergency medicine in the world, and am a member of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians. In my free time I love to run, hike, am a Search and Rescue K-9 Handler with King County Search and Rescue and I teach courses in canine first aid at all levels. I love nothing more than to go out for a run, toss a ball, or just roll around on the ground with a new canine friend. I'm happy to come to your place for 30 minutes to keep a quiet, older dog company, or go for a longer hike on local trails if you prefer. With my veterinary medical background, I'm extremely comfortable working with geriatric dogs and those with chronic medical conditions, and I can get a pill into the wiliest of canines.