I've been house sitting for people's dogs and cats in NYC for 5 years. I like think the dog is on vacation from their owner so I make sure they get the best care. Longer walks? For sure! New walking routes? Most definitely. Live near a park? We will be there! I really love the companion ship of dogs, but can't have one so I use dog walking and pet sitting as a way to have a dog of my own. I used to have a french bulldog that was very pesky & grumpy, so I've learned to manage dogs with bad attitudes. My most frequent client is a large pitbull which people are always in fear of, but I'm able to handle him and other peoples reactions to a dog they might find frightening.