Hi! I am a student in my last semester with plenty of time on my hands and a very flexible schedule. I would love to petsit during my free time because I grew up with a Golden Retriever who was a huge part of my childhood. I used to take him on walks several days a week and play with him in the dog park. When I went to college, my parents got a 20 pound Cavashon (Cavalier King Charles and Bichon mix), so I also have extensive experience with a smaller dog. Although my Golden Retriever was very friendly, my Cavashon is a little scared around people and dogs he doesn't know, so I've learned how to handle both types of personalities. After living with and caring for these two very different dogs, I've learned the amount of accountability and responsibility it takes to be in charge of a pet. Additionally, I have volunteered at the Maryland SPCA, where you go through a required four hour training on how to approach skittish dogs, read a dog's body language, introduce the dog to potential adopters, and use the facility. At the SPCA, I spent most of my time in the crates with the dogs socializing with them (most of them wanted to climb into my lap and be petted), taking them for walks through the facility, or playing fetch in a fenced area. Whether you are looking for a walk, time in the park, or an overnight visit where your dog will get plenty of love and attention, I would love to take care of them!