I take a balanced playful and patient approach when looking after dogs, and like to tailor my interactions around the dog’s personality. Although many dogs seem playful, often times their behaviors are communicating something else. Some dogs require special looking after, which I feel comfortable and confident in being able to provide as a dog-sitter / dog-walker. Patience can be especially important when caring for older dogs and/or rescued dogs still acclimating to life in doors. My family used to foster german shepherds through a rescue, and I rescued my current dog, so I'm quite familiar with dogs and their anxieties when they’re in transition. Also I have some experience caring for dogs recovering from surgery, and dogs who are blind & deaf.. Currently I work freelance TV production, which can lead to a fair amount of down time in between gigs to pet-sit and walk other people's dogs. I’m very communicating with clients about changes to availability and guarantee advance notice (~1 week) to ensure accommodations can be found for a clients dog if I’m not long available.