Before sitting a dog, I need to know how they react to strangers, other dogs, and other animals (important to know for walking reasons - for example, if a dog goes crazy over rabbits, I'll avoid walking during twilight and early morning when the most rabbits are active). I like to know what their typical daily routine looks like, how much excercise they get, and how mopey they are when their family leaves (I've had an Australian Shepherd who cries and mopes for two days every time her mom leaves her - she has special anxiety medication she has to take). Additionally, I like to know what the extent of their training is, what commands they know, and how they react to thunderstorms and fireworks and the like. I do not have any breed preferences, but may turn down a request to walk a giant or muscular breed dog if they have poor leash manners. I am a small individual, and if I cannot mantain safety on a walk, I won't put your pup, others, or myself in that potentially dangerous situation.

Depending on the dog and their abilities/preferences, I love to take dogs walking around the neighborhood, and around local green spaces and trails. I avoid off-leash dog parks unless that is an established part of a dog's normal routine. For senior or less-than-physically-sound dogs, I enjoy taking them for a leisurely stroll. I'm a big fan of fetch and tug-of-war, and especially love Frisbee, though I'm just as happy to cuddle with an old lapdog, and will run through any training or excercise routines that owners' specify.