Experience: I have 15 years experience caring for dogs. I had a yellow lab named Briscoe from puppyhood, who passed away two years ago. He was a high energy and very naughty puppy, so I know how much exercise, consistent training, and attention young dogs can need. As an elderly dog, he needed many more bathroom trips outside and less exercise, so I know how to adapt to a dog's needs at different life stages. He also needed to take a number of pills, which I learned how to administer using a variety of methods. My sister and her husband have two dogs for whom I dogsit regularly. One is unpredictably aggressive with other dogs and the other is petrified of gunshots/fireworks, so I've learned how to deal with them in difficult/high stress situations and also how to avoid these situations when possible. I've also dog sat for close friends who have two dogs: a boxer mix and corgi mix. Khala (boxer mix) is very shy but she warmed up to me very quickly. Albus is high energy, which I managed with lots of small walks throughout the day. I can walk both dogs at the same time. I understand that people train their pets differently, but regardless, consistency is incredibly important. Let me know your training strategies, and I will use them consistently. I am physically fit, and able to provide vigorous exercise (running) for dogs if needed. I also have the strength (and know plenty of strategies) to handle a large dog who may be a chronic leash puller. I always pick up dog poop on walks! I am currently a PhD student at the University of Connecticut. Because I have to leave every summer to do fieldwork, I can't have a dog of my own. That's why I've joined Rover--so I can spend time with dogs at this stage in my career/education.