I've had dogs in my life since my earliest memories, and I welcomed my own guy Leon into my life 6 years ago, and my boy Wes two years ago. My dogs bring so much joy and laughter into my life, and I know how important it is to leave them in safe hands when I travel, so you can count on me to treat them like my own and give you all of the updates you need! From years of time with dogs growing up, my own dogs, and the dogs of my friends, I understand how to entertain and care for pups all across the spectrum of temperament and size, and in a way that meets them where they're at-- I'm happy to work with you to set up the best experience to make sure your dog is comfortable going on walks and/or having me over to your house to keep them company. I'm very patient and understanding, and I know that new people in the home can be nerve-wracking for some pups, so let me know if that's the case and I'm happy to work with you to work with them! When your dogs are in my care I'm happy to pick activities that fit their needs, from a walk around the block or a romp out in the beauty of Bend for overnight stays, to fetch in the yard, to sitting around and cuddling. I also have experience giving medicine and working with picky eaters (I can thank my Leon for that). If I watch your pup/pups I would leave me own dogs at home with my partner, so it's just myself and your dog getting all of the attention!