Sophisticated Lady Walker

At the suggestion of some of my Brooklyn-dwelling coworkers, I asked a few random dog owners I saw out walking their pets if they knew any good dog walkers. One of the victims of my extroversion, a young, Jewish-looking filmmaker named Adam, highly recommended his dog walker who also happens to be his upstairs neighbor. We spoke a bit and exchanged information so that Jen and I could set up somewhat of an interview/meet and greet involving Pup.

So Thursday evening Kristen, who’s also in NY for filmmaking but –as many creative-types do—works as a nanny and dog walker, came by to meet us. She reminds us a bit of the red-headed character from that recent Pixar movie Brave, lol. After her initial apprehensive yips and sniffs we noticed Pup seemed very calm and content around her potential mid-day human friend. She charges a rate we can afford, was raised around Fox Terriers (the full size ones) and is a Christian who goes to a church in Manhattan called Redeemer that we've heard good things about. Hired!

She started taking Pup on what Kristen calls “sophisticated lady walks” the following Sunday while Jen and I were spending the day picnicking and hiking around waterfalls in Central Park with some of my old classmates. Our landlord, who loves dogs, has a three-legged rescue, and is actually a part time dog-trainer herself, met Kristen early this week and said Pup seemed very happy. So far so good, I hope it works out.

Unlike our last walker, Ronnie, who worked at LIC Vet next door and who we saw almost daily, we don’t ever see Kristen. To touch base with her in person (not only about Pup but about life in general) we’re going to suggest grabbing coffee or something with her every few weeks.

Because we've gotten so many requests (even though we want to wait until our apartment setup and decor is complete) here are a few quick pics of our new pad. I plan on eventually doing an apartment tour post but my friends and family should be coming to visit to see it with their own eyes anyway.  :)