From rescuing my own dog at 17 years old, to fostering multiple rescue dogs, to being the go-to pet sitter for all my friends and family, my love and knowledge for animals has grown significantly over the years. Being patient and understanding of every dog's individual needs and energy levels is important, I'd love walking/running high energy dogs for an hour or more, or bundling up smaller/older dogs in sweaters for short brisk walks in the winter. I carry water and a portable bowl for any signs of a thirsty pup. I can work with dogs of any temperament, I have an abundance of patience and easily gain an animals' trust in short amounts of time. I have dozens of friends and family members who could vouch for my experience, and have had high levels of responsibility and have been trusted with working independently at multiple of my previous occupations. I'm willing to go above and beyond for the reassurance about the safety and love during the handling of your pet.