My earliest memory: Crawling after our Lab and German Shepherd, panting and copying them because I wanted to be a dog. My life as a pet-obsessed nerd has culminated in my current job as a dog bather in a grooming salon. Growing up with llamas and horses, years of watching Animal Planet, reading about careers with animals, and wishing I could be magically transformed into a dog have all led me to this moment. Animals are my life, and I’m not ashamed to say so. I understand how important a dog is to a family, and I know how far a pet parent will go to make sure their furry child is happy and healthy. That’s where I come in! These days, I have a dog and two cats. My pup follows me more than my own shadow does. I always try and figure out ways to bring my dog with me wherever I go. Car rides, trips to the beach, outdoor shopping centers--I love to get creative, and branch beyond the dog park as often as possible. Where does your dog love to go? I’ll try my hardest to work it into our schedule. When we get home, my two friendly cats are there to welcome us and join a cuddle pile. They get along wonderfully with my dog, but if your pup needs some alone space, I’ll take care of that too! I work with all kinds of dogs in my work in a grooming salon. I recognize the body signs a dog gives when they’re stressed, and know what signals to monitor and which indicate the need for medical intervention. Thanks to my job, I'm used to fun parts of dogs, and the slightly gross parts. Nothing really fazes me when it comes to dogs! My first priority is making sure they are safe and happy. Being away from my own pup can make me anxious, so I go out of my way to make sure that you know exactly how your pet is doing and to stay connected from afar. I’ll send messages and pictures, and even call and let you talk to your dog if you’d like. For me, seeing my dog and knowing she's happy and healthy is paramount, so I’ll do everything I can to reassure you--and give you a peek into our playtime, walks, and downtime. I have experience with other animals too, so if you have other pets, get in touch! I'm especially excited to work with dogs. It's simple, but I take so much joy from being a pet sitter. Even if there are days where we all just want to fall back and relax, having a dog just seems to fill me with energy to get back up and keep going.