Hello there! My name is Vaneza & I absolutely love dogs (and cats, bunnies, fish, the list goes on!). I have had dogs around during almost every period of my life & have experience with many breeds. I understand that they need a lot of exercise, love, & attention - I think that's why dogs are fond of me, they can sense that I know what I'm doing and I know how to give them what they need. I have prior experience as a dog walker & sitter for a small company in Seattle as well as working individually. In addition to having a squeaky clean background, I am punctual, responsible, & professional. I know what it takes to take excellent care of your pet, as I have two happy pups of my own. I watch pets with the help of my fiancé, Ian - we work together to make sure your dog feels properly cared for and loved while you're gone. Our own dogs may accompany us for longer stays, so it's important to us that we can make sure all parties involved feel at ease with each other prior to arranging a stay (we discuss whether that would be a good fit for you, of course). We both have full-time jobs, but we are flexible (ex: I am able to work from your home) if needed. At the end of the day, we love dogs and dogs love us! Thanks for taking the time to read this, have a wonderful day! :) Why I love dog sitting: I have had dogs my whole life! I have had experience with every kind from St Bernard to Husky, German Shepherd to Chihuahua. Big or little, confident or skittish, I can make any pet feel at home and relaxed when they stay with me. I'm comfortable with them all! There's something to be said about the feelings of happiness & tranquility that dogs bring out in humans. Meet my pets First, we have Daisy, an outgoing 4-year-old Lab/Aussie mix who loves making new friends. She is happy to play with & entertain new pals who may be more on the energetic side. She's never met a dog that she doesn't like - but she likes them even better if they like to lounge around, like she does increasingly as she gets older. In addition to Daisy, we have Cooper, our year old Weimaraner/Lab mix baby. She's still got energy to spare as she's still growing out of puppyhood, but she loves meeting new pups, chasing them around the yard, or playing with them. She is a sweetheart with what we affectionally call "little dog complex" - she barks at new, large dogs at first but settles in to love them once she has the chance to spend more time with them. Both of our girls are sweet & loving - we call them Adapter Dogs because they get along with every dog they've ever met. About my yard We live on 1/3 of an acre, meaning that we have a giant back yard (that is fully fenced), which is perfect for running around! The front yard is unfenced, but we usually don't let the dogs hang out there. We live in a wonderful neighborhood with lots of quiet streets & a quick drive away from a dog park, if your pup prefers that for exercise. We also live less than 5 minutes away from Seahurst Park and take advantage of sunny days by walking along the beach there. My experience administering medication I am very comfortable administering oral medication if needed - our old pup would take pills and powders multiple times per day. Just tell me how your pup prefers to take their meds and we can do that.