Hi, I am Nina! As an avid dog walker and lifelong animal lover, I am excited to work for Rover. I grew up with an Australian Shepherd and started my first dog walking business at 10 years old. Today, I walk my friends' and relatives' dogs whenever I get the chance, wash and groom dogs occasionally, and thouroughly enjoy working as an independent contractor for dog-walking/pet-sitting businesses. I feel especially connected with animals, and I have heard from others that I have quite the knack for interacting with them. What I enjoy most about animals is their ability to live in the moment and communicate energetically. They bring joy to my life and so I hope to return the favor by helping them to do what they do best, playing outside!