I have been around pets my whole life and am intuitively perceptive and can pick up when they need something or when something is off. My first priority is to make sure that you are confident your dog will be in good hands and the most important goal is to make sure your dog is stress free and well cared for while you are away. Whatever your dog's needs are, I can accommodate and will follow your instructions. I know what it is like to be worried with their wellbeing and hoping that everything will go well while we are away. As a child we had dogs, cats, fish, canaries, parakeets, hamsters -- you get the picture! The first family dog we had was a Boxer, Honey. Honey became so strong, my father couldn’t walk her so he rehomed her to a farm. From then on we adopted Poodles both toy, miniature and then standard. In 1987 I went to the SPCA and rescued my first dog: Schatzie, a springer spaniel mix who loved to hunt gofers. Most of my dogs have been rescue. These are the breeds I have had: Poodles, Dachsund, Samoyed, Rottweiler, Blue Tick Hound, Jack Russell Terrier, Black Mouth Cur and Siberian Husky. Most of my dogs have come with emotional issues due to abuse, negligence and trust issues. I have nurtured them slowly and helped them learn to be happy, relaxed dogs. Before dog walking was even a career (1980), I became a dog walker and dog sitter while I was studying in Boston. I cared for a Saint Bernard “Sulki” and a mutt. I still have the letters of recommendation from way back then. Through the years I have also cared for my neighbor's dogs. I love all animals but dogs hold a special place in my heart, especially senior dogs. At the moment I do not have a dog. 5 years ago during the beginning of the lockdown, I decided to volunteer at a rescue foundation called "Compassion Without Borders" in Santa Rosa, CA by fostering dogs and helping train them. My last dog came from Compassion Without Borders. Tino, a Black Mouth Cur, was a foster fail. He came to me when his owner passed away. He was already 8 years old and deeply depressed; he also had neurological issues (his hind legs trembled constantly) which I help minimize. He was with me for 5 years and passed away last year. I have been around puppies, young and senior dogs. I have experience handling and training them as well. I have administered oral medication and also given shots. I have experience delivering insulin as I had a rex rabbit who became diabetic. Having helped all of my dogs reach ripe old ages of 15 1/2, I have a lot of experience with senior dogs and special needs. One of my dogs developed Cushings disease. Some of my dogs developed arthritis and required special massage. I trained in Healing Touch specifically to help my dogs. I can provide extensive exercise if need be with long walks and extended play time in my large fenced in yard. Or I can adapt, by paying attention to what the dog needs.