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**PLEASE NOTE: I currently only offer services to watch/dog sit your dog in YOUR own home. I'm not able to board or care for your dog in my home at this time!!** I was born and raised around dogs, there was always at least one if not two in the house with my family. There was Toby the Irish Setter mix, Jenny the cocker mix, Belle the bassett mix, and Sadie the golden mix. And currently living at my parents house is Zoe an elderly yorkie/terrier mix, Coco another yorkie/terrier mix who is about 5 years old, and Pepper a 2.5 year old black lab cattle dog mix. I frequently watch one, two, or all three when my parents go out of town. This includes dispensing medication to Zoe who has a heart condition. I've never met a dog I didn't like or who didn't like me (so far!). I have some instinctual knack when it comes to them. I am currently taking courses through the GoodPup Program so that I will be able to establish and implement a training program for dogs that is reward-based with emphasis on positive (NOT negative) reinforcement. However, even though I'm not fully certified yet, my love, compassion, and self taught knowledge about behavior helps me to quickly understand and determine how to best care for your furbaby. I am content caring for an elderly dog who likes to snooze most of the day and equally content with one who needs lots of exercise. I love to exercise so I can walk as far as your pooch wants me to go. I advocate for all animals when needed. I encourage pet owners not to give up because of a dogs bad behavior but to seek training instead. But the biggest thing comes back to love. They love us unconditionally and I give them the same back.