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I work from home most of the time. As I tend to stare at the computer for much of the day, I'm looking for some furry canine friends to take for walks. I have grown up with lots of animals, particularly doxies, cats, rabbits, turtles, parakeets, and fish. I am a proud Aunty to my sister's shady cream Dachshund Zeke and my friend Dave's sweet Pitbull Molly. I also make homemade treats that picky doggies like Zeke love. I'm very patient when it comes to rambunctious pets as well as slower-moving seniors. I consider myself very dependable, reliable and responsible and have references that I can provide if you are in doubt. Many dogs have separation anxiety. I am very aware of this and do my best to distract them and make them feel comfortable. We will often go for walks and have lots of pets and cuddles until they settle down. Every pup is different, but I have a pretty good sense of reading doggy language like licking lips and lifting up their front paw or pacing. The first night is usually the worst as it's like they are spending their first night at sleep-away camp. I have lost many hours of shut-eye staying up with some overly anxious pups over the years. I've been offering my services on Rover since February 2019. It has been really interesting to meet all sorts of dogs and their owners. I love to spoil all of the pups that I care for and sometimes have a hard time saying goodbye. I started dog sitting because I was on the fence about what sort of dog to rescue that would be a good fit for my lifestyle. I have been exposed to all sorts of dogs at this point. I can tell you that like humans, they are ALL different. The traits of one breed are not a gold standard. I think they take on some of the traits of their owners, for sure. The dream of adopting a dog of my own has morphed into being the proud momma of a sweet tortie cat named Suki and two aquatic slider turtles - Wilbur and Bud. I send photos and text updates and concerns routinely. At the end of an extended visit, I complete a Doggy Report Card so that owners have a better sense of how their dog's visit went. I like to think that I offer Boutique Pet Boarding services. I am constantly turning away clients due to overlapping stays. I refuse to book more than one pup household at a time so it's First Come, First Serve as there is only ONE of me. But now, pups are getting double the love as honorary members of the House of Aunty Sooz as there is an Uncle Cory here. Cory loves to brush pups. That's his thing. Sometimes I am jealous because some pups seem to like him more than me! What am I, chopped liver?