From a young age, my parents instilled in me a deep respect and love for nature and animals. Growing up, we always had some kind of pet in the house. I started dog sitting in high school, where I regularly walked and spent time with my neighbor’s dog. During college, I didn’t have pets of my own, but I loved spending time with friends and their dogs and often joined them on daily walks. I moved to the Florida Keys over six years ago, where I’ve continued gaining hands-on experience dog sitting and caring for dogs of different breeds, sizes, and personalities.