I'm an animal lover who has owned and taken care of many different pets for over 35 years. I started walking dogs and house sitting from my teenage years onwards. I am experienced with the larger, more rugged dog breeds ranging from Irish Setters, Malamutes, German Sheppards, Huskies and Akitas - of which I owned 3 over a 17 year period. I understand both the psychological and physical needs of dogs and animals in general and enjoy all levels of interaction with animals. I am flexible in my hours and in meeting the needs of both clients and their pets.