I left a senior engineering role at a Manchester fintech in 2021 when I realised I was spending my happiest hours walking my neighbour's dog. I went freelance, bought a one-way ticket to Barcelona, and figured out the rest as I went.

Four years and 42 sits later, I've built a life around two things: writing code and being around dogs. I'm contracted to a US startup (they don't care where I am as long as the code ships), and I structure my sitting calendar around their quarterly cycles. I'm quiet, tidy, and I keep strange hours — you'll often find me coding at midnight and walking the dog at dawn.

I'm particularly comfortable with large breeds, reactive dogs, and dogs who need structured exercise. My approach is calm, consistent, and patient. I don't believe in shortcuts with animals.