I have always been seen as the reliable, responsible, and compassionate one amongst my friends and family. I've been a dog lover and owner my whole life and still very much enjoy being surrounded by animals. I currently live in a house with lots of animals including a hedgehog, a dog, 2 cats, 2 chickens, and 6 ducklings. I have always been the fun, and responsible dog sitter in the neighborhood. The dogs I owned growing-up were a cocker spaniel, a chinese shar-pei, and a maltese poodle. I learned to take really good care of these dogs and, as a result, was able to teach them new tricks like how to sit, shake, lay-down, roll-over and even potty trained some of them. They all responded really well to me because I knew how to have fun with them on walks and/or in their homes. If they have a favorite set of toys, I played with those until they get fed up or tired. I prefer to spoil them with lots of love and care. Mainly by petting them, giving them lots of treats (mostly, when they're being good.) If I see a dog walking by I'll be sure to pet it as much as the owner allows. Momentarily, I am available most mornings, afternoons, evenings.