Hi there! I’m currently a design grad student finishing up my thesis this summer, and I’m looking to do some flexible work on the side while I write. Since I work from home and have a pretty flexible schedule, dog walking and sitting has become the perfect fit. It helps me get outside, take a much-needed thesis break, and get a little boost of serotonin from spending time with dogs. I grew up helping care for my family’s very high-maintenance dogs, which helped me become confident with pets. First, we had Moxie, a very sassy 6 lb. toy poodle who was a picky eater and had to be given seizure medication daily for 16 years. Then we had Suede, a lovable goofball of a miniature poodle who was the very definition of a Velcro dog. Between the two of them, I have a lot of experience in adhering to strict feeding and medication routines, working with quirks, practicing patience, and simply loving dogs😊 To give you an idea of why you should trust me with your dog: I am absolutely the person who beelines for the dog at any social gathering and points out every dog I see to whoever I’m with - usually saying “look at that little guy,” even when the dog is not, in fact, little or a “guy”. In short, I’m a responsible, attentive dog-lover who would genuinely love the chance to care for your pet!