I think it must be a given for anyone on this website wanting to work with dogs, but for the record I absolutely love dogs. I have been around dogs my entire life. From birth until I was a teenager I grew up with our family's two Norwegian Elkhounds. After they passed, our Jack Russell terrier joined our family. Since then my past experiences include parenting dogs and overnight pet-sitting of differing breeds (Labrador, Australian Shepherds, Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Great Dane). Lots of experience with larger breeds, but love all sizes! I am a responsible 30-something who is physically fit and up for the challenge of tuckering out your pup on a walk or run. I have lived in Portland for 6 years and am familiar with the area.