Stephanie is an absolutely excellent dog sitter! I have taken my dog (7yo golden retriever mix) to her for a couple years now, and he is always very well taken care of and even seems to look forward to going to her home. Stephanie is a very active person and loves to take dogs along with her for walks or runs, but as the owner of an older dog herself, she understands the more slow-paced needs of older animals. (Her husband rescued their lab mix Toby as an abandoned puppy, and they've had him for more than nine years now. Toby is happy to make new furry friends, and Stephanie is vigilant with making sure any new pups are comfortable co-habitating with him.) She's also a pro-snuggling, so my dog doesn't just get the basics of food, water, and exercise; he gets love too!