Hi there! I always had lots of dogs in my household growing up, including very large breeds, high energy dogs, and special needs dogs. I have always been crazy about them, and I used to read literature about dog training theory as a teenager. During the summers, I used to work at a summer camp in which kids would come spend the day at the shelter and help socialize the dogs. I have walked friends' and neighbors' dogs for many years, and I have dog-sat for extended periods of time. I believe that dogs are intelligent, sensitive, and unique, and I promise to treat them with the ultimate love and respect that they deserve.