I had many dogs when I was growing up and have continued to love dogs throughout my adult years. Through walking with dogs and caring for them I have learned much about how dogs communicate and how they relate to other dogs. I can be a calming influence on anxious dogs. Our daughter's Beagle/Jack Russell mix revived a love and connection to dogs that I had long forgotten that I had. Since my wife and I first met this wonderful being several years ago we have sat with and walked many dogs of many breeds and many sizes. Dog walking is my own special way to relate to dogs and it is something I love to do. We are a responsible, mature couple with many local references. We are experienced as house/pet sitters for both long and shorter term and are good with dogs, cats, chickens, etc.