I believe dogs are family members and should be treated as such. My two true passions are the Law and Dogs. I'm an attorney by trade and my life currently includes two beautiful dogs. The first is the family dog, Buckley. She is a long legged Rhodesian Ridgeback whose patience for testing ours is endearing. The second dog is Nellie - technically belonging to my older sister, who is also my roommate . Nellie is a Springer Spaniel/Pointer mix - the product of my Southern Uncle's attempt at breeding the perfect hunting dog. Fortunate for us, Nellie turned out gun shy and was gifted to my sister as her 2013 Christmas present. My first experience with dogs was a Boxer named Jake. He was my family's first dog and loved to run and play hide-and-seek. Jake passed away at the early age of 8 due to severe mobility problems. Dutch, our Chocolate Lab, soon followed Jake's passing. Dutch loved to swim, early morning runs and had the spirit of a young pup right up until he went to the big dog park in the sky. Buckley, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, is the newest member of our clan. However stubborn, she is a quick learner and has never passed up the opportunity to snuggle on the couch. My Experience with dog sitting began when I was 11 years old. I grew up in a neighborhood of 30+ homes. As a reprieve to our neighbors, my sisters and I would spend the afternoon taking neighbors and friends' dogs on long walks. This would include walks in the park, training sessions and swim lessons. That quickly turned into over nights and weekend pet sitting. I know the joy that dogs can bring to individuals and truly believe -a Dog's Love is never ending. I would love to be a friend to your four legged family member. Why I love dog sitting I was raised in a family of dog lovers. Our first dogs was a boxer, Jake. I was 6 years old when we brought him home. Dutch, our Chocolate Lab, was brought home after Jake passed away. Not as a replacement, but simply because we love dogs and enjoy the companionship they bring to our lives. Dutch lived to be 12 and after he passed Buckley, our Rhodesian Ridgeback. became the newest member of the family. She is not yet 6 months old but is a quick learner and becoming a great office dog. My experience administering medication Administering medication is something I am comfortable with. A close friend's dog has diabetes and required daily insulin shots, which I have administered on many occasions while he was in my care. I have also nannied for elderly and recovering dogs who were required to take medication.