In the 10+ years in my canine experience, I have owned three dogs and cared for about 15. My most recent gig was dog and house sitting for a 5-year-old shih-tzu named Maverick for five days. My duties involved potty breaks, feeding, two daily walks and general companionship. I know the ins and outs of every type of leash, and I stay in good enough shape to be able to walk or run as fast and as long as your dog wants. I am a very neat and responsible person, so it is in my nature to clean up after not only your dog, but myself as well. My patient demeanor will allow me to put up with any hyper activity from your dog, and my experience in dog sitting has readied me for any emergency situation.