My Personal Dog Story: My first dog was Flash, a 4-year-old lab/border collie mix my family rescued from the NH Humane Society. He was unquestionably loyal, high-energy and extremely intelligent, but also had his quirks- he had an abusive past, was wary of other dogs and male strangers and would bolt if allowed off a leash. He continued to be a smiley and insistent oversized lap dog, even through the last two years of his life with a bum hind leg after having a stroke. Regardless, he was ours, and he was perfect. I'm planning on adopting my own dog in the near future, but for now I’m happy to hang out with your pup. I currently live with two snuggly cats, Olive and Lou. Ideology and Experience: My love for dogs is equally met with a respect for each of their individual qualities, including training levels, socialization skills, trust thresholds and exercise needs. Some dogs immediately accept you into their pack, listen to every command and play well with lots of dogs around. Other dogs may need warming up to, require structure while obedience training, don’t do well in large groups, get overwhelmed walking on busier city streets or have certain quirks that are important to keep in mind. I approach dog caretaking with confidence, patience and sensitivity to the needs of the specific dog and owner. I also have done caretaking for senior dogs that need special attention or administration of medication, including pills, eye drops and mouth syringes. I have experience as both a drop-in walker and overnight dog sitter, ranging one night to one month. I've taken care of a wide variety of dogs, from rambunctious young hound mixes to grumpy senior pomeranians. I hope to give you peace of mind that when you leave me with your home and your dog that both will be well taken care of. For extended stays, I can cover plant watering, care for other pets, trash duties or housekeeping responsibilities. Regardless of my capacity as your dog’s caretaker, I’m happy to provide photo updates or just let you enjoy your time away from home without check-ins, assured that your dog and home are safe. I promise to respect your time, space and pet, and I look forward to learning more about you and your unique and lovable loyal companion.