Meet Alex and Ashle

It's time to meet a couple more of the people in our pack. This time, it's Alex and Ashle.

Name: Alex Johnson

When did you first start with Bark Avenue: January 2011

Why did you pursue this line of work: I love dogs but unfortunately do not have the space for one at home. Walking dogs lets me feel like the fun uncle who gets to come over and play with the pups.

Favorite breed: Goldendoodle or Boxer

Favorite fictional animal: Clifford because he's huge! I don't think I'd want to clean up after him though :)

Favorite dog/cat sitting memory (thus far): I walk two miniature poodles named Indy and Napoleon. The first time I met them they came running up to me and jumping several feet into the air. They looked like flying squirrels, it was adorable. They're quickly becoming my favorite pups.

Name of your first pet: Martini, my cat.

Current pets: Martini, my cat :)

If you were a pup, what breed would you be: I think I'd want to be a Boxer. They just seem so built and athletic, two things I'll probably never be... ha

Favorite thing to do when you're not dog/cat sitting: Take photographs.

Guilty pleasure: Watching 30 Rock and eating Taco Bell :/

Name: Ashle Briggs Horton

When did you first start with Bark Avenue: November 2010

Why did you pursue this line of work: I've always loved dogs and it's a perfect complement to my other job as a freelance writer.

Favorite breed: I have a soft spot for French Bulldogs. They look like little alien monsters–in the best way possible.

Favorite fictional animal: Wilbur in Charlotte's Web totally won my heart. And then there's Babe. Apparently I have something for pigs.

Favorite dog/cat sitting memory (thus far): All of the pups seem excited to go on their walks, which is adorable, but no one shows it like Otis. He gets to the door before I can even turn the key and once I'm inside he greets me by jumping as high as he can and wiggling mid-air. There's nothing like it.

Name of your first pet: Sylvester–a tabby cat I was terrified of. I was three years old and he was big and mean. But there was also Stratton, a large black lab who was the sweetest pup you could ever meet.

Current pet: Bijou, a gray striped, green eyed cat who gives hugs when she's asleep

If you were a pup, what breed would you be: A Spanish Water Dog–I've always secretly wanted dreadlocks.

Favorite thing to do when you're not walking pups: Writing at one of the local coffee shops

Guilty pleasure: Coffee-flavored anything. Though I don't feel that guilty about it. :)