As a college athlete living away from home, I don't really get to see my dog as much as I'd like to anymore. This opportunity will allow me to interact with not only local dogs from this beautiful area, but their owners as well. In caring for the dogs I've had at home alongside my three siblings, love, respect, and playfullness has always been my focus because I saw/see them as my own sibling. This focus will not change when caring for other dogs because I know how much they mean to each and every owner. A little background...at home I own a 20 lb miniature schnauzer named Oliver! I am a sophomore at the University of Vermont in the business school and also a part of the mens ice hockey program.