I'm very confident and patient with dogs, and I remain calm even if the dog gets excited and jumpy. I have spent time with dogs of all sizes, as well as several rescue dogs from abusive backgrounds. I grew up with a black lab named Ruby who was a bundle of energy. I walked her, took her swimming, fed her and played with her. I also spent three years after college as the foster-parent to a cat. My schedule is currently very flexible, and I love exploring the city and seeing new neighborhoods. I'm very reliable and punctual. I recently completed a Masters degree and moved to NYC to focus on music, so at this transitionary stage in my life taking care of dogs sounds like the perfect side job.