Five years ago, my parents finally caved and let us kids adopt our first dog (an Aussie named Rose). Even though I had never trained a dog before, I was tasked to train Rose and through sheer determination made Rose into the best trained Aussie of them all (at least in my eyes)! I read every dog training book I could get my hands on, worked with her day in and day out, and attended agility training with her for 3 years. Now, as a young professional living in a small apartment and constantly in need of a puppy fix, I regularly volunteer as a dog-walker and adoption specialist at PAWS Chicago. I’ve been an avid dog lover for as long as I can remember, and easily make friends with all doggies big and small, old and young. Your dog's safety and happiness are my top priorities. My schedule is flexible and I'm always willing to listen for any special concerns you might have. As a professional, I keep appointments, follow directions, and am always where I say I'm going to be. If you hire me, your pooch will be treated as if they are my own.