I've been around animals my entire life having grown up on a horse farm in VA and have taken care of horses, dogs, cats, and more. I have an American Eskimo/Pomeranian mix who loves to run around and play. I love dogs and am comfortable around all breeds, from big Rottweilers to toy poodles. All dogs thrive when given love, attention, and a good belly scratch. I have been professionally walking dogs for over a year now though I have been a dog owner for over 16 years. For visits while you're away, I will take your pet out for a long walk followed by play time and ending with cuddles. Each visit will last a minimum of 45 minutes to make sure he/she has had a lot of attention. I'm happy to accommodate any special requests for feeding or other care. Daily walks will last at least 20 minutes with a 10 minute allowance for play time/cuddling/water breaks. Each visit usually ends up closer to 45 minutes as I want your pet to make sure they have enough time for everything they need to do.