My entire life I have lived in a home with at least four dogs. This cultivated a deep love and respect for animals in my heart. Beyond this, in high school I volunteered at my city's animal shelter contributing over 500 service hours over the course of two years. At the shelter I independently walked, fed, and cared for a variety of dogs, dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, backgrounds, and dispositions. I am very good at reading canine body language and interpreting behavior. I have pet sit in the past, too, caring for dog's in the client's homes.