As for dog walking, I love meandering around the city and am in no rush when walking a pooch. I do pay attention to ensure that they are not eat anything they are not supposed to.. I know when my dog was here it was a constant battle! As for dog sitting, I have baby sat and pet sat for family friends since I was 14 years old. I have always had a close connection with animals, I grew up with two dogs, five cats, loads of coy fish and the occasional turtle. I absolutely love to be around animals, and it would especially be a treat since being a student in nyc prohibits me from having my pup here. As for dog boarding, I am a novice in this field but I am an eager learner. I have loads of experience with pets (both cats and dogs) that I feel quite comfortable taking this on. I probably would not take in a cat though because I know cats have a hard time being separated from their accustomed environment, I would be more than happy to house sit however.