I’ve spent my whole life caring for animals and grew up surrounded by packs of dogs. I adopted my first dog when I was 11 and was only allowed to do so if I took on 100% of the responsibility. Since then I have come to love dogs of all temperaments and personalities and have learned even more since adopting another dog as an adult. I spent the last three years as a manager of a horse farm in Vermont where I was responsible for the daily care of boarder’s beloved horses. Horses have always been my passion, and dogs are right there with them. My own dog Rudy has brought me so much happiness and she has taught me to stay humble. She has her challenges but I made a promise to her that she would have the best quality of life and I love helping other people find that with their dogs as well. I’ve gone through extensive training with Rudy so I have some baseline amateur training techniques. Dog manners are very important to me, and whatever routine you have with your dog I will absolutely maintain because I understand how important it is to be consistent. Our dogs are our family members so it is so important to find a dog walker who you and your dog can trust and I’d like to be that for people in the Bay Area! I work from home and have a very flexible schedule so I am available to walk your pups and check in on them as needed! I have a dog who loves other dogs in open pack walk settings. We love to go on hikes and leash walks and she loves to play with other dogs. I have a fenced in yard as well, but I’d love to take your dog to dog parks or long walks to get some exercise too! If you decide that I’m the right fit for you and your dog I’d love to do a meet and greet with my dog and yours to make sure it’s a good fit. This is really important in order to develop trust between me, you and your dog.