I've had dogs for most of my life, and have dog sat for friends and family for my entire adult life. I've handled up to 5 dogs of various sizes and ages while house-sitting, and am local to Rutgers and happy to support you in your care for your beloved pet(s). I love taking walks and will with your dog if you'd like. I'm outgoing, friendly, and can charm dogs and people alike. :) I currently have an 8 month old medium sized mutt named Zelda. I've previously had a Weimaraner, a standard poodle, and a Cavapoo. I have dogsat: a Shetland sheepdog and a boxer puppy simultaneously; a mutt; an Australian shepherd as a puppy and fully grown; an older pit bull, two beagles and two mutts simultaneously; two pugs simultaneously; two lab mixes simultaneously; and two cocker spaniels simultaneously. My current pup is very friendly, and I'm happy to arrange a meet with yours before I board yours in my home. I can board separately from my pup, or in similar spaces. Mine is crate trained and very happy in her space when I'm not home. I typically leave for work at 8:15 and return by 5:15, and can do lunch walks if needed. For the summer, I can do lunchtime walks in the noon hour on Monday Wednesday and Thursday generally, and mid afternoon walks (either at 1:15 pm or 3 pm) on Tuesday and Friday generally. Also, I’m recently engaged and working to pay for a wedding later this year! I’m very motivated to take amazing care of your pup!