Hi fellow dog parents, May I be the dog sitter you are looking for? As a former dog trainer I have the ability to offer excellent care for your dog/dogs when you are in need of some extra help. After a few years away and due to some work changes I am now able to be back here on Rover and am very excited to meet you and your dog/dogs. I now have my own dog who is a 2 year old male Tamaskan named Neo. He is a high energy dog so we do at least 2 longer physical activities every day. Long walk or hike in the early mornings and either another hike / the beach / running / doggy playdates in the afternoons. We also do two smaller potty break walks everyday so total we go out 4 times a day. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with a balcony where the dogs can look out from. Living in an apartment is not an issue as I activate the dogs so much that they mostly sleep inside. If your dog is under my care I want you to know that I focus a lot on fulfilling the dogs natural needs so we train, exercise, and have fun together every day. Anything to offer the Best for Your Dog! I also use positive reinforcement and believe that it is better to make the dogs listen by being a confident leader and having fun together instead of giving harsh punishments…. And also, if you have any specific requirements and/or your dog has any special needs I am more than happy to comply with those. I have worked with dogs for over 15 years and it is very important that you feel 1,000% comfortable leaving your dog with me, knowing that he/she is in great hands. I can offer references to call as well if needed. Short background story and Why I love dog sitting? I got my first dog when I was 11 years old (Mix of German Shepherd / Siberian Husky / Alaskan Malamute), I worked with her a lot and she became one of the best behaved dogs in the neighborhood. I went to school to learn more about dogs, and became a Veterinary Assistant, and then took extra classes in dogs natural behavior and communication process. I started helping out friends with their dogs, and then ended up working every summer taking care of peoples dogs when they went on vacation; but then when the dogs didn't want to go back home I realized my true gift and started with dog training and coaching - to help owners train their dogs right and create the best relationship possible. Now my passion lays more in spending time with dogs out in nature and being active with them.