Hey there! I am an animal LOVER, I have spent the past year taking a lead role in caring for my family Yorkie-Poo who is now nearly 16 years old. He is a bit anti-social, BUT loves to walk. After this I rescued my dog, David—rescued when he was 2, he was found on the side of the 405 highway in Los Angeles. I was in LA at the time working on a farm which was an animal sanctuary for chickens, pigs, cows and goats. Here I learned a lot about animal care, grooming and nutrition. David and I quickly bonded during this time and I brought him back to Toronto with me. What ensued was a journey I was not expecting after my only experience of dog care from a Yorkie-Poo raised from a puppy. However, my experience caring for Dave prepared me and taught me everything I need to know about dog nutrition, dog training, dog behaviour and communication. I spent endless amounts of time, working with various trainers, different types of dog tools and accessories and reading everything I can about dogs. I have used every type of dog lead, harness and collar, know how to operate a muzzle, have the experience to walk any sized and temperament dog, I can read dog's cues and behaviour. Cue my chocolate labradoodle, Tofino, he is my partner's dog whom I have had a full hand in raising on training. An excitable big dog, who has mild temperament—and loves to play. As a freelance writer, I create my own daily schedule. All my work is deliverable base, so other than a meeting here or there, I operate on my own time. I can manage my work schedule around the care for your pet and would prioritizer their needs of eating, food and play around my work. I operate a very flexible schedule. When walking dogs, I am always aware of my surroundings of others around me, and what is on the ground. Knowledge of your dog and their walking behaviour; what triggers them, do they often put things in their mouth, are leash aggressive, I would apply to foresight on our walk to ensure they have a fun one. That is diverting attention, avoiding high traffic areas or monitor what is on the ground if need be.