I have been an animal lover all my life! I have grown up with the love of many dogs and cats, and wish to give love back to as many as I can! I’ve learned a great deal about responsibility and compassion while caring for dogs, and I want to pass these lessons on to my children--as well as expose them to a variety of dogs. I feel very blessed to be able to make my passion for animals into something that can also help others. I have had dogs my entire life, and have loved every minute! My most recent dog was a Beagle, but I have had experience with tons of dogs: from Chihuahuas to Yorkies to Pugs to Boston Terriers to Rottweilers and many more! In addition to being a dog owner, I have a long history of professional experience. I work with an agency that does dog boarding/sitting, where I have been lucky enough to take care of tons of different breeds. My career in dog sitting began as merely house sitting when I was 19, and I knew it was a good fit for me. Sitting was a part-time opportunity for me until 2016 when I decided to make my dream of caring for dogs into this career. I haven’t looked back since! I have also been the dog handler for the Field General, JJ, at Jimmy John’s field in Utica for the 2021 season. I will be home to cuddle your pup most of the day, except for when I drop off/pick up my boys from school. That means that I’m a good fit for pups that are used to having a human presence around them during the day. If your pooch likes car rides, they are welcome to come along as well! Your pup will love to run around in our large, fenced-in backyard. When we’re done playing in the backyard, we can go for a walk around the block - if it’s not too cold! My boys love to play fetch with the dogs too! They will get plenty of love and attention in our home. My entire family loves dogs and having them in our home. We provide an experience that is relaxing and playful throughout the day, not just time in a cage! Your pup(s) will be given plenty of love and attention, as well as get the opportunity to make new friends! I always take the time to get to know each of my doggy clients to make sure they are totally taken care of when they’re under my care. I also am very careful to make sure to follow all of the instructions I receive from owners to a “t”. I try to maintain consistency with their methods to reinforce their current training. After all, no one knows their dog better than they do!