I am a Division III student at Hampshire College from Minnesota living with my partner, a friend, and a terrier mix named Larry in a two bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA. I currently work as a project intern with the Survivor Arts Collective in Easthampton, MA and am thankfully able to do work on a flexible schedule. I am an avid hiker and near my apartment, there are tons of trails which I can take your dog on a walk through on my daily routine (or outside of it). I have a car with a doggy car sling and water bowl included for safety which means I can take your dog nearly anywhere in the Pioneer Valley for an adventure (with your consent, of course). I've spent my whole life loving dogs and taking care of them is something I find deep joy in. While I have not had professional experience caring for dogs, I do have a lifetime of casual dog care experience under my belt. Since I was a kid, I have taken care of neighbor's dogs from periods as short as a half hour to a week long. I have experience with small dogs and larger dogs (nothing bigger than a heavy set golden retriever, though). Back home in Minnesota, I have a five-year-old french bulldog named Casper. I know how important it is to make sure your dog feels safe and cared for. Both from a dog lover perspective and from a dog owner perspective. I also have experience taking care of my partner's cats (who live out of state) and would be more than happy to cat sit as well!