I grew up with miniature schnauzers, so I have a soft spot for smaller dogs, but I spent my grad school years as a nanny for three enormous, lovable bearded collies in Boston. My apartment doesn't allow pets, so pet sitting is as close as I can get to a dog of my own for the moment. As a transplant to CA, I miss my furry friends back east, and hope rover.com will help me explore my new home. I'm physically active, love long walks and runs, and my fetch-throwing arm is pretty tireless.