MEET YOUR WALKERS!

What is your name?

Adrianna 

How long have you been working with animals? 

Started last summer (2024)!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

Love getting to meet so many cool dogs!!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a black lab named Cooper and 3 Tortoises!

What is your favorite food? 

Burritos

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love meeting them and hanging out with animals and obviously they are so adorable!

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I'm a big music person and love going to concerts! I also love a good book!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

My dog would probably say something about how much I enjoy a nice night in and relaxing with a good movie!

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Definitely a park, especially on a nice summer day!

What is your favorite movie? 

10 Things I Hate About You 

What is your name?

Aimee

How long have you been working with animals? 

2.5 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love animals and enjoy hanging out with my pups and others' 4-legged friends

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

Yes, I have 3 pups that I affectionately call my pitt crew or the pittie pack. Mia and Rory are about 4 years old and Josie is about 2 years old. 

What is your favorite food? 

Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

Puppy kisses and snuggles

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I like to read and knit baby blankets for my friends having babies.

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

We let her share the bed with us because she feeds us

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I really like mines falls park

What is your favorite movie? 

Jurassic Park 

What is your name?

Aisha

How long have you been working with animals? 

4 years!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I think dogs and animals are so sweet ❤️

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a 10 year old goldendoodle named Mia!

What is your favorite food? 

Fruit

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

How pure and genuine they are 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

Yoga, reading, Pilates!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

That I'm their favorite person 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Any type of park or the beach! 

What is your favorite movie? 

A Star is Born 

What is your name?

Rebecca 

How long have you been working with animals? 

2 Years 

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

Dogs are amazing and I can't have all of them so working with them is the best! they are always so loving and happy to see me!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have one dog her name is Bella and three cats, Lana, Lola, and Sadie 

What is your favorite food? 

I love mozzarella sticks

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

they are always so happy to see you, and they make me excited to go to work! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I am an aerialist!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

"Mommy is always willing to cuddle and gives me good food" 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I love walking on trails, they are always so pretty and there are lots of things for the pups to sniff!

What is your name?

Catalina 

How long have you been working with animals? 

I have been working with animals for three years!!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love spending time with animals and meeting new animals!!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

Yes! I have a rescue dog named Joey! I also have two snakes named Tazzy and Morgan, two lizards named Jules and Mushu, a goldfish, and an axolotl named kippy!

What is your favorite food? 

My favorite food is cheese and crackers!!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

My favortire part of working with animals is meeting new animals and exploring new places!! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I like to bake and listen to music!!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

I think my dog would say he likes to spend time with me!!

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I like walking dogs down trails and to parks!! 

What is your favorite movie? 

I don't watch many movies, but I like Tangled!!

What is your name?

Elise

How long have you been working with animals? 

About 5 years professionally and I've had pets all my life!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

When I moved out, I didn't have any pets for the first time in my life and was not in a position to get one myself, so I had to get my fix! I've been down the path of pet care ever since :)

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I now have two cats, Jasper and Todd <3 They're the biggest troublemakers lol. I've also got my guinea pig Piglet, about 4 years old!

What is your favorite food? 

Anythinggg chocolate

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

They're always just as excited as I am to see them :)

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love painting and crocheting blankets!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

That I don't feed them enough (they're overweight and on diets lol)

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Any trails that I can, I love to get to hike with dogs!

What is your favorite movie? 

Star Wars original trilogy

What is your name?

Frankie

How long have you been working with animals? 

Since I got out of high school (4-5 ish years) 

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I have always been very passionate about animals, especially dogs. Since I was a kid, I would beg my parents for books about dogs to learn more about how they communicate and how to care for them. It's become a bit of an obsession 😅 I have been working as a dog daycare attendant for a long time and through that I found a passion for working with each dog as an individual as well.  

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a min pin x pug named Teddy Bear. He's a thorn in my side and the love of my life at the same time haha. He's a year old now and has helped greatly with my mental health.  

What is your favorite food? 

Anything cheesy or creamy! If I woke up one day lactose intolerant, I would be very sad.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

Building strong relationships with the dogs is one of the most rewarding things ever! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

Too many! I mostly draw (bet you'll never guess what! Hint: I may or may not be obsessed with dogs!) I also make custom costumes and plush toys!  

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

She starves me! (just kidding, he gets 3 meals a day AND treats but always wants more 😂) 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Anywhere off pavement. I love the feeling of natural ground under my feet. 

What is your favorite movie? 

It changes frequently, but I was obsessed with the Ice Age movies as a kid, still love them! 

What’s your name 

Grace F

How long have you been working with animals

This will be my third summer with BDC!

What made you want to become a dog walker?

I love spending time with the animals, especially on a warm summer day when we can hang out in the sun!

Do you have pets of your own? 

Yes! I have a four year old sheepadoodle named Maggie who also likes to hang out in the sun with me!

What is your favorite food? 

Pasta

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?

Their excited greetings when you open the door because they know it’s time for their walk!!

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care?

 I spend most my time doing school, but when I get the chance, I love to read and go to the beach.

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

Maggie would probably ask when the next time we can go for a ride is lol!

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs?

I love to walk on a woodsy trail in the summer, but I also enjoy a nice neighborhood walk.

What is your favorite movie?

La La Land

What is your name?

Grace 

How long have you been working with animals? 

I have been watching family/friends doggies since I was a freshman in high school. I started working at the Blogging Dog Center last summer (2024)!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love meeting new dogs and their unique personalities! Becoming a dog walker/pet sitter has allowed me to get to know so many new dogs!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have two pitbull/lab mixes. They are my best friends. They love to run around the yard and get belly scratches! 

What is your favorite food? 

My favorite food is pizza. 

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love working with animals because they really are just little loves, and getting to build a friendship with them is just so amazing! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I am currently a college student. I like to spend time with my family and friends. 

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

I think if my pets could talk, they would probably snitch on me for giving them extra treats! 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I love walking dogs wherever; it is always fun to explore new neighborhoods or trails. 

What is your favorite movie? 

I don't have a favorite movie but i am currently watching the TV series Despearate Housewives. 

What is your name?

Grayce 

How long have you been working with animals? 

I've been walking dogs for over a year but have been around animals my whole life.

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

Because I love dogs so much I wanted to make a career out of it!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have 2 cats named Blue and Smokey and they are my world! I also have a betta fish named Mushu he's very pretty.

What is your favorite food? 

It changes a lot but right now I love ravioli.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

Meeting all different types of animals old and young and just getting to be one of their best friends!

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I like video games, rescuing betta fish and hopefully other fish eventually and taking my cat Smokey out for walks when it's warm out.

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

They'd probably just ask for some food lol

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I love walks on trails in the woods.

What is your favorite movie? 

Napoleon Dynamite 

What is your name?

Hadleigh

How long have you been working with animals? 

4.5 years!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love all animals and this job would let me meet so many more!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have 3 dogs! A Poochon named Mango, a Staffie named Skye and a Laberdoodle named Poppy! I also have a hamster named Haze!

What is your favorite food? 

Pasta!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

They are always happy to see you and I love meeting new animals!

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I run track and I love going to the beach!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

My Mango could speak she would probably say that I'm her favorite person!

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Probably the beach!

What is your favorite movie? 

The Notebook! 

What is your name?

Heather

How long have you been working with animals? 

Always had animals growing up. Started walking in Dec 2022! 

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I loved the idea of being able to meet all sorts of new pups and getting the exercise is a bonus! 

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a 10 year old Puggle named Gracie! 

What is your favorite food? 

Too many too choose just one! 😂

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

Getting to build relationships with not only the animals but their owners too! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. 

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

She loves mama cuddles!! 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Anywhere works for me! 

What is your favorite movie? 

I don't really have one 🤷‍♀️

What is your name?

Jamie

How long have you been working with animals? 

5 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love being outside and have always loved taking care of animals

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a 5 year old english cream golden retriever named Lilah and 3 cats - Leo, Blu and Cookie

What is your favorite food? 

Thai food, tacos, and steak salads (can't pick just one)

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

Being surrounded by unconditional love all day. Iti s so special to me the bonds I've created with my regulars over the years 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I take ballet/dance classes, I love writing, and am always learning and reading about holistic health, spending time at the beach, floral arranging, baking, too many to write!

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

I love how you talk to me like a newborn baby and show me different cheese varieties. 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Pretty green open fields or paths

What is your favorite movie? 

I'm not a big movie person but I love the aesthetics in the film Call Me By Your Name

What is your name?

Karen

How long have you been working with animals? 

6 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love spending time with dogs and being outdoors. 

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have 6 dogs, 5 labrador retrievers and a basset hound terrier. 

What is your favorite food? 

My favorite food is sushi. 

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

It's a good feeling knowing I can help someone with their pets. It's fun to go to a house and the excitement you get from the dogs. You develop your own relationship with them. 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

Anything with my kids, CrossFit, hockey games. 

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

My pets would say I talk too much to them and treat them like children. 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

My favorite place to walk is my neighborhood. 

What is your name?

Katie

How long have you been working with animals? 

I've worked with BDC since early 2022!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I have always loved animals and meeting new friends, and I love the outdoors, so dog walking is the perfect way to include both of those things into my life!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have 2 golden retrievers and a bunny. Hazel and Benson are their names, and Bunbun is the bunny's name. 

What is your favorite food? 

Pasta

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love seeing all of their different personalities! They are so fun to be around!

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love to run, I've run a couple of half marathons, and I'm a competitive diver, and I plan to continue competing throughout college

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

They would say that I am so fun to hang out with during their visits

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Beaver Brook in Hollis, it's so beautiful and has so many trails

What is your favorite movie? 

Tangled  

What is your name?

Kayla 

How long have you been working with animals? 

I've spent my whole life around animals, but have worked with them since September of last year (2024)

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love animals and I've always wanted my own dog, but I was never able to get one. and now i get to see a bunch:)

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have 3 cats. Coco, Diamond, and Tigger. They are my babies and i love them so much. 

What is your favorite food? 

Mac n Cheese

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

They make your day 10x better, they are so cute and all have their own unique personalities which makes it so fun. They provide unconditional love and so I get to make them happy and care for them as if they were my own, and love doing it. 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love watching the sunset and listening to music

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

Probably that i give some decent head scratches and am fun to play with 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Trails in the woods or by water 

What is your favorite movie? 

Don't really have 1 favorite, I'm too indecisive to pick.

What is your name?

Kelli 

How long have you been working with animals? 

Since last summer (2024)!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love everything about it! Especially meeting new pups. 

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I haven't gotten another since my last I had to put down. I'm very close with my sister's dog, her name is Nelly (shown in picture). She's 7 years old and a mixed hound. She's my love!

What is your favorite food? 

Fruit or a charcuterie board

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love being around them and spending time with them! I enjoy learning their personalities too

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love a good book! I enjoy Pilates and going on hikes. 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I love the wood trails. 

What is your favorite movie? 

Tears of the Sun or any war movie. 

What is your name?

Maddie

How long have you been working with animals? 

I've only been walking dogs for a couple of months but before that, I fostered abandoned and abused dogs and helped rehabilitate them. So for around 4 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I absolutely love pets! Walking my dog is one of my favorite parts of my day and i know that it's one of my dog's favorite parts of the day so i thought that I could help others who don't necessarily have the time to walk their dogs every day

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have always had pets but currently my only pet is my dog Penny. We rescued her with a broken leg and have had her ever since. She's my soul dog

What is your favorite food? 

My favorite food is sushi

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love being around animals in general because it brings me a sense of peace and joy

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I am a dancer and singer and also love to do things outdoors like hike, surf, ski, etc.

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

I hope that Penny would say how much i show my love for her. 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I personally like to walk my dog on hiking trails behind my house but i love walking dogs anywhere other than really busy roads

What is your favorite movie? 

My favorite movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

What is your name?

Madi 

How long have you been working with animals? 

I've been working with animals since I started working for Blogging Dog Center last summer (2024)

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I wanted to become a dog walker so that I could spend more time with the fur babies of course!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have a dog named Bailey!  He loves to snuggle and he's very smart

What is your favorite food? 

My favorite food is pasta, specifically pasta primavera!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

My favorite thing about working with animals is learning to navigate each of their different needs and finding what satisfies them most. 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

Outside of pet care, my main hobby is learning cover songs on the piano. 

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

If Bailey could talk, he would tell you how silly I act when it's just him around me. 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

My favorite place to walk dogs is either Mine Falls/rail trail or a place with a great view. 

What is your favorite movie? 

My favorite movie is "A Man Called Otto" 

What is your name?

Marissa

How long have you been working with animals? 

About 3 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I always wanted to work with animals as a kid, and I couldn't say no when the opportunity arose!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

No, unfortunately

What is your favorite food? 

Probably a good cheeseburger or chicken sandwich

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love seeing all their personalities, especially if they start nervous and can come out of their shell! 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

So many, I love crocheting and baking. I am also a student so a lot of my time is taken by schoolwork! 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Theres one apartment complex that's so cute and has a path along the water, it's so peaceful there! 

What is your favorite movie? 

I love a good rom-com

What is your name? 

Patricia

How long have you been working with animals? 

I just started working with BDC but I have had dogs in my life for 25 years.

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I loved the idea of each day being different and being outdoors. The "paws-ative" experience of greeting, playing, loving, walking each dog seemed like a wonderful opportunity.

Do you have pets of your own? Tell us about them. 

I have two Westies. McKinley is 9 and Juneau is 6. McKinley is a loverboy and is his happiest when being loved and leaning against someone. Juneau has a strong personality and getting loves is on his terms. They are both so much fun and work together to get as many treats on a walk as possible. We have lived in Alaska twice- hence their names.

What is your favorite food? 

I have a BIG, sweet tooth so I would saw baked goods.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

The positivity, the joy that a simple walk and a new smell brings. They remind me to slow down and appreciate the simple things more.

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love to cook and bake. My husband and I love to hike, bike, hang at the beach.

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

McKinley would say "Mom, thanks for all the love and walking me so much. Thanks for cuddling with me while you read your book and meditate." Juneau would say " Mom, thank you for your patience because I know I am A LOT. Thank you for all the warm blankets on cold days and sitting in the sun with me on warm days."

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Trails at Mine Falls

What is your favorite movie? 

Not sure I have one. I am not a big movie person. I like HGTV and Food Network because they are short and non-committal. You have to commit to movies for an extended time and I don't like to sit still for too long.

hat is your name?

Ryleigh

How long have you been working with animals? 

2 years

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

My sister is Marissa, and she worked at BDC before me and she made it sound like so much fun, and I love animals!

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

No I don't have any pets anymore :(

What is your favorite food? 

Anything without Gluten lol! 

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love meeting lots of different pups and learning about their personalities

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I like hanging out with my friends 

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

"ooo belly rubs and butt scratchies!"

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I like walking in neighborhoods that have sidewalks lol!

What is your favorite movie? 

I don't watch a lot of movies but I love Gilmore Girls and NCIS!

What is your name?

Sonja

How long have you been working with animals? 

Since 2023

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love dogs and exercising outdoors

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

I have my dog, Max, a Westipoo! 

What is your favorite food? 

it changes, but i love peanut butter and will put it on anything

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

I love that animals are full love and authenticity

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love playing/listening to music and long distance running

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you? 

My dog would say I'm always the first to fold when he begs for a treat

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

Anywhere outside, a forest path is always nice

What is your favorite movie? 

I have too many to pick just one

What is your name?

Tiffany

How long have you been working with animals? 

My first experience pet sitting was when I in undergraduate school. I spent some time animal training while I was in graduate school for behavior analysis. I joined the BDC crew in 2024 and have been loving all of the animals and their families!

What made you want to become a dog walker and/or pet sitter? 

I love the way animals connect with humans and how intuitive and loyal they can be. Although I spend the majority of my time working with children with disabilities, I missed having my own pets and wanted to spend more time outdoors. Dog walking/sitting provides the best opportunity for both and allows me to ensure animals are well cared for, which is something I truly value.

Do you have pets of your own?  Tell us about them! 

My son and I are currently on the hunt for a russian blue kitty. I've had the best pets in the past. Emily was the cutest beagle, but of course I'm baised. She even had her own full size recliner! Mohawk was our chinchilla who followed us from apartment to apartment over the course of ten years. We loved his fuzzy snuggles and adorable hops.

What is your favorite food? 

I really enjoy sushi and oysters, basically anything seafood!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals? 

My favorite thing is how happy they can be to see you upon arrival and how much enjoyment they get from being outside and exploring. Animals teach me to slow down and appreciate the smaller things, especially those in nature. 

Do you have any hobbies outside of pet care? 

I love adventuring with my 6 year old son. We travel on the weekends and stay at "adventure houses" while we make up our own scavenger hunts, go in search of cool things in the great outdoors, and sometimes just spend time together video gaming away from it all

If your pet could talk, what would they say about you?

My chinchilla would have said I'm extremely well organized, have the patience of a saint (especially on days he escaped his home), and that I have a great love for the natural world and all that it offers us 

Where is your favorite place to walk dogs? 

I love walking dogs on trails, more to see and more to sniff!

What is your favorite movie? 

I really enoyed Inception, Vanilla Sky, and any movies that cause you to really think. I also enjoy watching things that allow you to just escape and get engaged in a storyline. I recently watched all of the Marvel movies in timeline order, which was really fun. My son and I have seen the Mario movie soooooo many times