I am a seasonal worker in Basalt who misses her dog at home, and I'm hoping to fill that empty space in my life by smothering your furry friend with love! I've been a dog owner and lover practically my whole life. I grew up with border collies, so I learned from an early age how to care for some of the most energetic dogs. I helped walk, feed, and clean up after them, and of course mastered how to throw a toy over and over again. In high school, I got a border collie puppy named Cinder. She was considered my own dog since I gave my parents a 1-hour presentation about why we needed a puppy. Cinder was a handful as you can imagine, and required very frequent walks and attention. I potty-trained her within a week and taught her everything she knows (basic commands like sit/down/stay, how to catch a frisbee, play dead, crawl, etc.) However, she was a very shy and timid pup, which eventually turned into aggression towards strangers. I met with several trainers to help her and learned a lot about dog behavior in the process. Today, my friends like to call me a dog whisperer because I am great with nervous dogs. Professionally, I have taken care of non-family dogs for the past 8 years through neighborhood connections, including walking, daycare, and overnight services. I have experience with dogs of all ages, ranging from playful puppies to senior care involving strict medication schedules.