A lifelong dog lover, I have owned 3 pups and provided frequent pet sitting, walking, and feeding services for at least 12 pets over the years, including as an extended live-in pet sitter for 6 months in 2018. I have done lots of research on training methods and successfully trained 2 dogs (including my own puppy August) in the past couple years, and I have experience caring for dogs ages 10 weeks to 14 years, including a sick dog with limited mobility. Additionally relevant, I have years of experience volunteering in senior homes and working with young children as a camp counselor, coach, and tutor. I am empathetic, communicative, professional, and very conscientious of pets' needs and signals. I love every kind of dog and am patient with misbehaviors - always looking at those as an opportunity for training. I am constantly looking for more ways to love on dogs in my daily life, and I would be excited to provide walking or care services for your favorite pup!