Hi there! My name is Tara. I work at home, which means I can spend all day with your dog. I'm insured through PCI. I currently have a family dog named Dougal, a pug! When possible, I prefer to bring him with me. If your pets will get along with a friendly and energetic dog, let's socialize! In the past, I had a very old boxer named Odin and I loved caring for him. I have a flexible schedule, so I'm free to stop by and help your dog whenever you need. I work best with dogs who love lots of affection! My senior dog took medication, so I feel pretty comfortable administering pills and making sure dogs get plenty of exercise and love. I'm very patient. I haven't ever known a house without dogs, and I don't think I want to! Dogs are an essential part of the family. Recently, I lived with friends. They have one adorable pug and two cats. When they traveled, I cared for their animals. Aside from that, I'm a huge geek. I like nerdy stuff and I'm into blogging. By day, I work for a government contractor and I'm also a travel agent. Sometimes I even sneak pet-related content onto my site, too. I am also fully vaccinated and am happy to take precautions to keep your family safe. Again, I work at home most days and have flexibility in my schedule, so as long as you have stable wi-fi, I'll camp out with your dog or kitty cat for as long as you need. I love sending photos to my clients and request written/printed instructions for my responsibilities so I can check everything off. I follow YOUR instructions and do all that I can to keep your pet(s) safe!