I am a trustworthy person who loves dogs of all shapes and kinds. I can provide your dogs with an active and engaging time while you are away. I am flexible! Bring your dogs to me and we'll enjoy my fenced in yard, close to the park for walks. Or I'll come to you and you can vacation without worry about the dogs adjusting to a new location. My Experience: My love of dogs was cultivated at a young age and I began walking various dogs in my neighborhood at age 10. Since then I expanded into pet-sitting and house-sitting for various family friends. I have volunteered at the local humane society (Capital Area Humane Society in Lansing, MI) while at school. This allowed me to get my "puppy fix" but also begin working with different types of dogs and different personalities. I worked my way into the Dog Behavior Volunteer program which helped us key into many different aspects of individual dog personality characteristics and group dynamics. I received basic obedience training, as well as several games that will keep your dog both physically and mentally active. Service Fees: Dog sitting within your home: $25 per 24-hour period within 20 miles. Holiday rate of $28 per 24-hour period to be applied on any national holiday. Additional mileage fee: $5 per day for 20-30 miles distance one way. $10 per day for 30-50 miles distance one way. Additional dog within your home: $17 per 24-hour period. Additional visit/walk beyond 24-hour period: $10 per visit. $5 for each additional dog. Cat care: $15 per 24-hour period with Dog visits. $15 per visit with no Dog visits. Dog Walk: $15 per walk within 15 miles. $22 per walk within 25 miles. $10 per additional dog. Additional services within your home would be negotiated at the meet and great. Why I love dog sitting: I have always loved dogs. I did not get my first dog until I was about 12, so I started a small business in my neighborhood walking neighbors dogs. Once I got my own dog, I continued to work and walk others dogs, as well as participate in all the training and fun activities with my own. More recently, while I was away at school, I did not have time or means to have a dog of my own so I began volunteering at a local humane society. Not only did this provide much need stress relief from the grind of law school, but taught me a new appreciation for shelter pets and their caretakers. With these dogs I initially started simply by walking them on the grounds or playing in their kennels. I have since become more involved, and have received basic behavior and obedience training. My experience administering medication: I am comfortable administering medication. I have experience administering oral medication from my own dogs and prior dog-sitting experiences. I have no prior experience administering injections but would be happy and willing to learn how to do so.