I grew up on a farm. I have been around all types of animals my whole life. I have had dogs since I can remember. I have been a dog owner for about 20 years. I have had compassion and empathy for animals my entire life. I am an avid animal rights advocate. I have fostered. I have two rescue animals. A dog and a cat. I also have a friendly people loving chihuahua, which is unusual for their breed, but I believe it's how you raise an animal rather than the stereotypical traits that determine their temperament. I have watched animals for friends and family and recently for a coworker of my husband. I enjoyed the experience so much that I decided I would love to do it professionally. I am knowledgable about dog behavior and mentality. I don't believe in punishment only positive reinforcement, and in the humane treatment of all animals. I love meeting new animals and interacting with them wherever that may be, it always brings me joy. I have been a stay at home Mom for 20 years and since my children are getting older I have much more extra time on my hands. I don't work so I have a lot more free time so I can be available when others might not be. I can focus all of my attention on your animal or animals. I can't stand when people say things like "it's just a dog " or cat. They are not just our animals they are our family to some our children. I protect my animals just as I do my children and would treat yours the same and protect them as I would my own. I would find out what you're dog likes doing the most, what they don't like or are afraid of, what precautions I should take, where you take them and if you don't have a preference would find the safest route to walk or if any parks are in the area we could walk to if you want me to exercise them. If I come into your house I would treat it with the utmost respect and only go in areas that are designated to me by you and only handle things that have to do with your animal or animals. I understand that it is a great responsibility and privilege be trusted to be in someone's home while they aren't there and will do everything in my power to make you feel comfortable with me being there. It's your house I take that very seriously. I also understand every animal is different. Just like us they all have differing personalities. Some are goofy and playful and some are shy or afraid. I would be empathetic to their needs, whatever they may be. You can always meet me and make sure I'm a good fit for you. If I am, great, if not, that's okay too. You should be comfortable with the person taking care of your furry family members.