(I'm new here, but you can check my Pawshake reviews in my gallery) Hello dog lovers, I’m Michele! I grew up with several different pets and I love them, especially dogs and birds. I’m a Designer from Brazil, where I used to be around a lot of dogs from family and friends besides having had my own (a poodle mix) for over 17 years. After moving to The Netherlands I began learning English and with the help of my partner, started working as a Dog Sitter. That helped (and still does) me practicing the language and, with the dog's company, feeling less lonely. I communicate well in writing but sometimes it’s a bit difficult for me to speak well. During this time in Amsterdam I have gained even more interest in learning about dogs so I have frequently read about dog behavior and training. We already had over 25 different dogs with us, from puppies and young ones to elderly and with special needs. They also were from several breeds like: Maltese, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Pug, Golden Retriever, Whippet, Beagle and some mixes from Chihuahua, Westie, Pomeranian and others. Each dog is unique, has its habits and schedule that need to be respected and we’ll try our best to keep their routines, even if we also have another dog with a different one. Living near Funenpark and Oosterburgerpark, it's a perfect place for walking dogs. Our home is very quiet (and cozy), has a balcony and our building has a closed inner courtyard where dogs are allowed. We know that they love to be next to us (and even steal our spots sometimes) and they are more than welcome on our couch, however we don’t allow them to sleep in our bed. If you're looking for a loving and responsible person to take care of and give many cuddles to your dogs, look no further :) I'll make sure to keep you updated with photos, videos and any other relevant information, so you can connect to your dogs while you're away and be sure that they are having a great time.