I grew up with three dogs, and while I don't have one of my own, I'm always looking for opportunities to pet and play with other people's dogs. I've volunteered walking dogs at shelters, volunteered walking dogs for the elderly ranging from Scotties to Bernese Mountain Dogs, walked my neighbor's Mini Golden Doodle when she was injured, and sometimes take care of another neighbor's Pomeranian while she's away at work. I started providing dog care through rover.com in the fall of 2019, and enjoy the opportunity to meet and care for a wide variety of dogs. My building on East 56th St. has a full-time doorman and elevators and is a few blocks from a park along the East River. I'm in and out on weekends, so am a good match for dogs who are okay to be left alone for a few hours. I require an initial meeting before your dog's stay, and prefer that your dog stay with me for at least half an hour without you there during this visit. This allows your dog to get more comfortable with me and my space, which can alleviate any anxiety from being left with a stranger, and also helps to assess whether we are a good match.