I have always had a dog since I grew up on a farm.

 We had Sheep dogs which were pets.

 I also had my horses to care for too.

 As I am now 69 years old I have had quite a number of doggies friends, each one special. Now that I am no longer working, and I love dogs and feel I would like to look after your dog and exercise them with my own.

 Sadly my Staffy cross died recently in her sleep. So at the moment I don't have a dog.

I have a medium to large backyard

 which is fully enclosed.

We also sometimes go down to the river for a walk or a picnic and a paddle in the water.

 I would love to take your doggie with us.

I will look after your small doggie. I can't have big dogs, because my doggie door is a small to medium size.

I have been a Pawshake sitter now for a while now and really enjoying looking after the dogs I have had at my place, walking them, and caring for them.