Linda is a natural with caring for dogs. My daughter in Pasadena has a Pomeranian who thinks she's a princess and basically ignores or rejects just about everyone, but she loved Linda from day one. When Linda comes, she is immediately dancing and spinning in circles, ready for attention. Rue is the epitome of the "pampered pet," and my daughter trusts her care to virtually no one beyond family. Linda has become her go-to person when she needs a sitter or walker and doubles as a house-sitter when they're out of town. She is responsible, flexible, and trustworthy, and, most importantly, Rue loves "hanging" with her. It has become a comfortable, stress-free arrangement for everyone. I mention all this because in the past, no matter where my daughter was traveling in or out of the country, if she couldn't take Rue with her, her first destination was always home to Kansas to leave Rue so that she wouldn't have to worry about her care and safety. With both hers and Rue's "stamp of approval" for Linda, that's no longer the case. On a day-to-day basis, if no one is going to be home for an extended period of time, Linda stops by to walk Rue or take her to the dog park. I recommend her for both dog walking and pet sitting.