Kurt is extremely fond of dogs! He has owned many dogs over many years and he always has a very close relationship with his dogs. He takes them with him to as many places as he can, and they are very loyal to him. I've been there on one occasion when he took one of his dogs to the beach. He is a strong swimmer and often swims far out. The dog swam out with him, a usual occurrence. Sometimes the dog stays on the beach and will stay by the car until Kurt returns and no one can get the dog to move, Kurt willingly helps out friends with dogs when they travel, and frequently sends pictures or videos to family and friends. He loves sharing stories about his dogs. Lastly, dogs in general are very responsive to Kurt. Not only will he make a great dog sitter, he will immensely enjoy doing it.