I’m mama to one funny puppy, an interesting cat, and an inquisitive human child. I work part-time from home, and I have a very flexible schedule. I’ve been doing sporadic pet-sitting since college, and I’m enthusiastic about expanding this part of my life. Animals are my happy place. I appreciate personalities of all types - from the happy, slobbery dog that leans hard against you, to the cat who just likes to have you nearby - I find that they all recharge my soul. My 2 year old pup, Theory, is a Lagotto Romagnolo (truffle-hunting Italian water dog). As a working breed, he likes to keep busy. He loves training, so we spend a lot of time practicing his skills. Not jumping on people is once again one of his current projects, and we're always maintaining his hard-earned his leash skills. I believe that training should be positive and reward-based (whether a treat, or a 'good dog' and a pat), and I'm super happy to help you keep up with any training you're working on. I’ve attended training classes with my dog and past dog at Doggy Business and Wonder Puppy, as well as truffle scent training with a local search and rescue professional. I firmly believe in the Puppy Culture method of raising puppies, and particularly enjoy the book When Pigs Fly by the creator of Puppy Culture. My cat, Proton, is a Devon Rex with an interesting and super sweet personality. He’s a character, and everyone he meets loves him. He gets along just fine with dogs, but can be hesitant at first. He doesn’t like to be chased. He’s a pacifist who won’t do much to protect himself - he will trot away, meow for help, or use a claw-retracted paw to gently bop anyone who is getting fresh with him. I’d love to help you care for your dog and/or cat when you’re not available. I very much appreciate your trust in me, and I want to make sure you feel comfortable. A meet and greet with you and your pet is very much encouraged! Oh, and I'm all about gratuitous pet pictures, if that's your thing.