About this sitter: I was raised with big dogs, along with cats, and was a veterinary assistant many moons ago (I teach college these days). I've never met a dog yet that I couldn't handle. I've also never met a cat who wouldn't warm up to me. They recognize animal lovers! I am also a cat, hen and toad owner, so feeding live insects is no problem for your feathered or scaled friend, along with the normal stuff for your furred friends. I have a large fenced side yard, with both shade and sun, in a safe neighborhood, as well as a secure back yard. I don't let small dogs into the side yard without me there. Animals will stay most of the time in my house when I have to go to work. But I will come give them potty breaks a.s.a.p. both during the day and night, and they will get walks around my neighborhood at least 3-4 times a day. I am also a professional dog walker currently, along with a former veterinary assistant. I am experienced in giving vaccines, along with medications orally to both dogs and cats. I am a responsible, reliable, mature individual. Why I love dog sitting I have always been an animal lover, and grew up with big dogs, along with cats. I was a veterinary assistant for several different vets over the years in the past, and am experienced in giving vaccines, liquid and pill/tablet type medicines to both dogs and cats. Meet my pets We have 2 cats, 2 toads, and 2 hens. The dogs will likely only have contact with the cats. My cats particularly like mellow dogs and/or ones who are cat friendly. About my yard I have a back yard that is gated off and has a coupe with 2 hens in it, and a side yard that is fenced in and surrounded by rose bushes. The side yard has grass and trees and bushes. The dogs who board are usually fascinated by the hens, but I don't let them out while the dogs are boarding! My experience administering medication Yes, see above.