I've had and cared for dogs ever since I was born and have 5 years of paid experience as a dogsitter. In college, when I was so homesick for my family dog, I worked as a "dog nanny" for a Swiss Mountain Dog -- visited, walked, and planned activities 3x/week. I've also worked with an elderly Rhodesian Ridgeback: administering multiple medications each day, making vet runs, and giving him extra TLC after he was diagnosed with cancer. I've volunteered as a SafeWalk volunteer at the ASPCA in Boston, where I received training on dog behavior and helped prepare the shelter dogs for adoption. Furthermore, I was the social media manager and blogger for a boutique pet sitting company -- I'm full of obscure facts about pups!