I am a lifelong dog lover with a special place in my heart for pitties and other big, lovable pups! I rescued my soul dog, a pittie named Stoney, in 2021 and was lucky enough to have him for 6 amazing years. Caring for him taught me so much about what it means to be a responsible, attentive, and loving dog owner. Unfortunately, Stoney developed bladder cancer towards the end of his life, which gave me additional experience caring for senior dogs with medical needs. While I'm not ready to bring another dog of my own into my life just yet, I really miss having dogs around, which is a big part of why I joined Rover. I am also taking a step back from my professional career, so I have much more flexibility in my daily schedule. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, especially big dogs and bully breeds. I have fostered 3 dogs and taken care of numerous friends' dogs, and I have experience walking dogs who are reactive, pullers, the whole 9 yards. Whether your dog needs a long walk to burn off some energy, a quick potty break or two throughout the day, or someone to keep them company while you're away, I'm happy to meet them where they are. I know every dog has their own personality, routine, quirks, and comfort level, and I will follow whatever instructions help your dog feel the most safe and at home!