Trust your dog with this professional pet enthusiast! I'm new to Rover but come with 8+ years of professional pet care experience -- incl. solo and small pack dog walking, dog park romps, overnight petsits, and large pack daycare handling -- with several stellar companies on both sides of the country. I understand that dogs are whole complex beings with unique needs and personalities; my approach is rooted in kindness, assertiveness, respect, non-violence, and compassion for dogs across the spectrum. My dayjob at a high-volume dog daycare and my robust experience caring for dogs in a variety of environments gives me a serious edge over your average sitter! Your cherished pup will get an enriching, highly focused and safety-oriented outing. Puppies and adolescent dogs will enjoy my mix of playful energy, walk etiquette reinforcement, and clear communication. Elderly or ailing dogs in need of gentle movement and touch will benefit from my experience with special needs dogs -- I even come with years of practice giving medications from oral solutions to injections! If your pup is fearful/shy/reactive you can trust that they are in kind, responsible hands thanks to my background with reactive dogs. Believe me, I've seen and heard it all! With my hearty constitution (it takes a lot to phase me), flexible availability, strong background in basic discipline/obedience, and endlessly deep appreciation for our canine companions, I'm confident I'll be a great fit for your pooch.