Hello, my name is Linda; I'm 30 years old and a MD/PhD student at Washington University in St Louis. However, my true passion is dogs! I have been dog sitting for about 15 years now and have been around dogs for much longer than that. I grew up with anywhere from 2-3 dogs in my house at one time, and I've been responsible for them at all ages and sizes. I have also dog sat for friends and relatives for longer periods of time over vacations and holidays. I have also volunteered with several rescue organizations and have experience dog walking and house sitting. My home consists of a 2-bedroom apartment with over 1400 sq feet for your dog to play in. I have a spare bedroom that your dog can have to himself to relax if he needs alone time; this room is equipped with a full size bed that your dog is welcome to jump on, and we also have a spare crate in this room that your dog can use. In the main living area, there is a couch and several dog beds where we can hang out and relax with your dog. I love dogs and have an abundance of dog toys to play with. There are no areas of my home that are restricted to dogs, even the beds! I live one block from Lucas Park and can go for frequent walks in the park. As a student my schedule is very flexible and I can let your dog out every 1-2 hours. It is very easy for me to get back to my house quickly during the day, or even work from home if necessary. I own one dog, an English Bulldog named Jackson. He is healthy, happy, and very friendly. He just loves playing with other dogs so if you leave a dog in my care, your pup will get to play and have a great time! I accept dogs of all breeds and ages but prefer not to board dogs smaller than 15 lbs in my home only because my dog Jackson is 50 lbs and I want both dogs to be comfortable playing with each other. I have volunteered with a rescue organization and have experience with dogs with behavioral issues or anxiety. I am also experienced giving medications if needed! As a dog owner, I know that scheduling a dog-sitter is an important decision. Schedule a meet & greet to check the place out and so I can answer any questions you might have. I will provide daily photos and updates. I can't wait to meet your pup!