Hi there! I'm Joseph and I can't wait to meet you and your dog! After 21 years in sales and retail management, I've been lucky enough to reevaluate my career. I thought about what makes me passionate and happy and the first thing that came to my mind was caring for dogs! I'm excited to become your go-to sitter and walker. I have been a FULL TIME pet sitter for over two years! I'm studying to become a certified dog trainer and I'm a seasoned dog sitter/walker. One of my first jobs was walking a pair of Dobermans for a neighbor in high school, which I did for 4 years until I moved to Baltimore. Big or small, I love them all. I even watched an ex girlfriend's Great Dane for a week! I'm the one my neighbors and friends ask to watch their dogs while they're away. I understand that communication is very important especially when you are away from your pet! I know I like to see my boys, Jim and Glenn, while I am on vacation. I enjoy taking creative pictures with the dogs I'm sitting, and sending them to the owner with a brief summary daily. I've had two dogs for 4 years now; Jim, a 70 pound Rottweiler / Hound mix , and Glenn AN 85 pound American Bulldog / Hound mix. We go on four walks a day: 2 longer packwalks ~about 1.5 to 2 miles each (weather / dog comfort permitting) and the two shorter tinkle around Latrobe Park. Along with my experience sitting and walking dogs, I am currently studying to become a certified dog trainer. There's only one nationally accredited certification program by Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. There are two parts to the certification and I am currently working on part one prerequisites for the Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessment. I'm really excited to learn more about your dog--and you of course!