I was inspired to become a pet sitter on Rover when I realized I already had plenty of experience caring for pups. I'm always willing to open my home to friends’ and family’s dogs. It is always a great experience and something I find extremely enjoyable. I also have a flexible schedule so it's a great fit for my lifestyle. I love dogs and grew up with dogs my whole life. We had a Pomeranian, a German Shepherd, an Alaskan Malamute, a Shih Tzu and a few mixed breeds along the way. As a pet sitter I’ve cared for dogs ranging from Labs, to Mastiffs, to Pit Bulls. I'm comfortable with dogs of all breeds. I always try to give my clients a great experience — humans and dogs alike. I always maintain owners’ routines and rules, but also go above and beyond. Whether it's bathing dirty dogs or letting a Mastiff sleep on half couch while he's getting his head rubbed, I do it. I also keep in communication with the humans and send pictures often. I think the best customer service is simply doing what you said you would do when you said you'd do it — and then doing a little extra. My family consists of me, my husband, my adult brother and my three kids soon to be four, ages ten, five and three. A constant part of our family is Koda, a three-year-old Min Pin/Chihuahua mix. My husband has had dogs his whole adult life and prefers big dogs because they are more active. My kids have experience with Koda, and they have a firm understanding of dog boundaries and appropriate play. Koda my brother’s dog, and lives with us three weeks out of the month while my brother travels for work. He's definitely a part of the family. Some of the things I enjoy are swimming in the summer, hiking in the fall, winter and spring. I also enjoy time with family, reading, ITunesU lectures and learning new things. I love exploring Vegas and going places I've never been before — whether it's a cool restaurant downtown or new model homes in the suburbs. I also like lazy days at home where I catch up on chores, have down time and spend quality time with my family. I would describe myself as dependable, loyal and strong. I'm dependable because if I say I'm going to do something, I do it. I don't commit to things I'm not willing to follow through on. I'm loyal because I choose to be. Whether it's loyalty to family, places with great service, products or people who are awesome, once I'm with you I stay with you. I'm strong because I'm a leader. I'm the oldest in my family and take pride in being able to handle almost anything that comes my way. I love my family, Victorian literature, all history, learning about space, campy action movies, classic rock, German street style, food and 80's hip hop. That's just a short list but I enjoy being me and I can't wait to meet you.