I grew up with dogs, and consequently have years of practical experience taking care of particularly energetic breeds -many of whom require multiple walks daily- both as a former dog owner myself (I'm not allowed pets at my current residence, sadly) and as a dog sitter for friends, family, and neighbors. I typically find myself caring for medium to larger sized breeds that don't always handle well on a leash, which obviously requires a lot of patience. My primary experience (pet wise) is with birds but I've also cared for cats, dogs, lizards, and arachnids. Most recently I dog sat a Coonhound mix (Rosco) and a Labrador mix (Daisy) while their owner was on vacation for a two weeks. I also semi-regularly care for a mini Aussie Shepard named Spirit (who is very aptly named). As far as availability, I'm free after 3pm most weekdays and every weekend.