Hello! I'm an older-than-average full-time grad student, and I had the responsibility, privilege, and joy of raising my own dog from puppyhood for the first time in 2012. He's no longer with me, and I miss having him around a lot. It's not currently feasible for me to raise another dog right now, but I would be happy to offer your dog a little care! I'm most of all interested in creating mutually beneficial relationships-you get your dog's needs met, and I get my dog-fix met. The dog I raised was a Bichon Frise. This means I'm especially familiar with small-dog energy, brushing, and consistency in obedience training. Right now, I'm easing into this, so I'm focused on dog-walking. As I build relationships with you and attachments with dogs, I am hoping to offer more services. I am a low-key interval runner too, so if you have a dog that likes to go faster than walking but in short bursts, I can help with that! PLEASE NOTE: I prefer to meet you and your dog before committing to working with you. This is to ensure that I can provide the best possible care for your dog. I know it can be time-consuming to set up and go through. And I want to make sure your dog likes me, or at least doesn't mind me, so that I can work with them. My goal is to benefit everyone involved--you, me, and your dog!