About this sitter: My name is Patty, I have owned dogs my entire life (I'm 57, so, yeah, a LONG time, lol) and have decided to devote myself FULL-TIME to the care of dogs. I charge an extra $25/night for a second dog, and if you have three or more I can be flexible, depending on the amount of extra effort needed. ***New Rover users,, ask me about my PROMO CODE! *** I have no children, so my pets were as important to me as a child is to a parent. And yours would be too, I don't know any other way to treat them! After I lost my last rescue dog a few years ago(a pit bull sweetheart named Chase), I have found it very therapeutic for me to be with animals and care for them, love them, and cherish the love they always return. They seem to sense that in me, and warm up to me very quickly! I am quick to understand each dog's (or cat's) individual personality and can adjust my behavior accordingly. From the shy ones that just like to be held to the fearful ones that want to be loved but at THEIR pace, to the most dominant ones who thinks they run the show. I recently graduated from Animal Behavior College and now am certified as a Professional Dog Trainer! I learned a lot about how intricate the relationship between humans and dogs can be, and how to best interact with each individual dog, no two are the same! I love the outdoors, am very athletic, and take most of my the dogs I currently sit for to any one of the TONS of parks we have in the area. If you are going away for a few days, I would make it a priority to spend as much time as possible with your pet, because I understand the anxiety dogs feel when their owner is away. My primary goal is to keep him/her feeling completely secure and at ease. In fact, my reward is not so much the money as the pleasure I get knowing that your dog is feeling safe and happy while you are away. I have MULTIPLE references and would encourage you to call them! Why I love dog sitting I believe some dog lovers have it in their blood, because I have loved them since I can remember. There have been dogs in my home since I was born. We had a collie named Laddie, then a German Shepherd named Albert. Then I got my first puppy when I was in 2nd grade, a border collie I named Sarge, then a blonde lab named Sugar, then a Husky/Shepherd named Smokey, then an American Staffordshire Terrier named Maxie, and finally, a pit bull named Chase. I can honestly say that I know they led as good a life as they possible could. When they died, I was DEVASTATED each and every time. It's absolutely horrible to go through that, but I know those dogs had a blessed life and the joy they gave me was immeasurable. My experience administering medication: Through so many years of experience, I have acquired in-depth knowledge of health issues, treatment of injuries, and diagnosing potential health problems, where a veterinarian could further explore. I have done both shots and pills, lotions, drops, bandages, cones, you name it. As part of my training at the Animal Behavior College I have become certified in pet CPR as well.