Hi, I'm Steph! I am a dog lover who has lived with dogs my entire life. I am accustomed to and can handle large dogs (my family has had labs for years), but love and appreciate smaller breeds as well! In fact, I am the dog mom to a 50 pound, ornery, adorable rescue named Ezio. :) My own experience trying to find high quality care for Ezio when I was away gave me a lot of insight into what clients' concerns are; believe me, I've got you covered. Your pup will love that I can play tug and fetch until we're both tired, walk (or jog--I enjoy running!) for as long as s/he wants, and am all about the belly-rubs! I will make sure your pup has refilled water and is fed on time. During exercise, I will also monitor your dog's condition to ensure s/he is not becoming too hot or overworked. On walks, I keep a close eye out to avoid debris (e.g., glass) and situations that may alarm your dog. As a final note, I am experienced with all ages of dogs, from puppies to physically impaired older dogs. Regarding availability, I am quite flexible, as I am a college instructor who teaches on average eight 2-hour-long classes throughout the week. This means I am never occupied for more than a few hours at a time and can check in with your pup multiple times a day, if necessary. I can't wait to meet your sweet pup! We will have so much fun! :)