Getting to reciprocate the unconditional love that dogs bring to our lives is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. I joined Rover because I hate for dogs to be left at home with someone who doesn't love them like their owner does--as part of the family! I will make sure to update my clients on how their pup is doing with pictures or videos of us getting along, and follow every rule to the "T" to make sure everyone is happy with the stay. As for the pup, I'll treat them like they were part of my own family. I've found that most dogs can sense when people love them, so I usually don't have problems when meeting a new dog. However, if it's a smaller, more timid breed I ask that the meet and greet be at the client's home so the dog feels comfortable meeting me and sees their owner's approval to make them feel more comfortable around me. Personally I prefer large breeds (I grew up with chocolate labs) but there is no breed I will not take care of. I would also like to know if the client and the pup are ok with trips in the car and if they are ok with the possibility of staying at my house. I can't offer dog boarding 100% of the time because my mom is very picky with the dogs she likes, but if she were to approve it would be fun to have the pup stay as long as their owner is comfortable with it. My neighborhood is perfect for walks. I live off of Rudgear near Murwood elementary school and I am close to multiple trails and parks. However, if the owner has a place they know their pup loves I would much rather take them somewhere they're familiar and comfortable with. In my free time I either play volleyball, video games, or spend time outside reading a book. If I have an outdoor tournament for volleyball I can absolutely take the pup with me, if I have an indoor game not so much but those wouldn't last as long so the pup wouldn't be home alone for more than 2 hours. I generally don't play video games when I'm dog-sitting, so it would be a lot of us playing or relaxing outside.