The Early Days Pt. 6Wherein I discover my love for little dogs and make my first (unsuccessful) trip to the dog runAug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
The Early Days pt 5: I finally hit the streets. And they hit me back.“So, how’s New York treating you so far, Jamie?” Nelly actually looked at me and smiled genuinely when she spoke. I was relieved. Nelly…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
The Early Days Pt 4“Okay Levi, come on,” I pleaded, tugging on the leash. As soon as Levi felt that tug he plopped right down, and looked at me with a look…Aug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2020
The Early Days Pt. 3: Wherein I Begin My First Day Training as a Dog WalkerI’ve just woken up to my first day training to be a dog walker in New York City. I have no idea what I am in for.May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
The Early Days Pt 2: Tracy Explains Dog Walking to Her Very Ignorant Friend (ME)In this one, I get back to my new apartment (5a) after my dog walking interview. My friend Tracy tries to prepare me for the horrors of…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
The Early Days Pt 1: The Interview (January 2009)Back in January of 2009, I moved to NYC and interviewed to become a dog walker. I had no idea that I was about to start a job that would…May 14, 2020May 14, 2020
The Dogs Must Be Walked (pt 6)I’m on the final leg of my day, read on to see how my buddy Rex Thor takes it easy on me in the drifts, and then a beagle named Molly and…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
The Dogs Must be Walked (pt 5)In this one, I seek shelter in my favorite place, take a dog for a spin in Bed Bath and Beyond, and have a god sent encounter with a…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020