Before my family got a dog, I was a huge cat person. Then we got a Bichon Frise named Blizzard and I realized how rewarding it was to take care of a dog. I was not the sole care provider for Blizzard, but I was a huge part of the responsibility for him. I was in charge of making sure that he had food twice a day and water available at all times, along with making sure he got walked after school so we could both get our exercise. I also loved playing fetch with him and helping him to learn his tricks. As he has gotten older, I have gained experience dealing with an aging dog and how to better help them live their life. For example, I take him for shorter walks so his legs do not hurt him the rest of the day and I helped teach him how to use a ramp to get up and down from the family room couch. I even lift him up and down the stairs in our garage because it is unnecessary for him to exert that energy if he does not have to. I now understand that senior dogs require different care than younger dogs, which should give any senior dog owner peace of mind. I am also great with any kind or size of a dog. I have never met a dog that did not like me because I learned de-escalation techniques with dogs if they get too excited or upset when they see a new person. Currently, I can be available to walk your dog or stay at your house and keep them company while you are away for multiple hours in the day. I now have much more time as my college wraps up for summer break, so my schedule is very open and flexible. Upon instruction, I can go over to my client's home and keep their dog company. My schedule is very open and flexible, plus I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19, so people should always feel confident when inviting me into their home while they are away. I have a dog with separation anxiety, so I understand how important it is that all of our dogs have somebody to hang out with, play with, and get exercise with.