For my birthday this year, a friend got me a mug that states "Nama'stay home with my dog." Funny. Accurate. I pretty much spend all my free time with my dog and probably treat her better than some parents treat their human children. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoy any dog-related/dog-inclusive activity and would love the opportunity to make even more canine friends. Whether it's for a walk or run, backyard playtime or some snuggling, I am so down! My personal experience of caring for dogs has been with my own and my family's. Breeds have included boxers, German shepherds, a lab, a basset hound, cocka- and yorki- poos, and various lovable mutts. There have definitely been some rambunctious and high-energy pups in the mix! I've trained and house-broken two of my own dogs, and do all of their personal care like nail-clipping, ear-cleaning, teeth-brushing, and bathing. So basically: as a dog owner myself, I understand the responsibility, and as a dog lover myself, I will enjoy every minute of it.