I have 15 years experience caring for dogs of every size and age. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and bathe their pets. My experience started at age 10 with Booger, a neighbor's Pug I walked every day. From what I can recall, Booger was energetic and fun-loving. Oftentimes, I played with him after our walks; he loved squeaky toys. During this time, I also watched my neighbors' Labrador Retriever, Sophie, for approximately an hour once a week; Sophie was a puppy at the time, and in training to become a service dog. Shortly after I started walking Booger, my family brought home a Havanese puppy, Buddy. For 14.5 years, I walked, bathed, and fed Buddy. Early on, Buddy loved to go on walks; his favorite part about walking was smelling every mailbox, tree, or fire hydrant we passed. As he got older, walking became more difficult for him and it was important that I be very patient. Caring for an elderly dog requires a much different skillset than that of a puppy; there's more cuddles, naps, and indoor playtime involved. During the time my family had Buddy, I helped care for two German Shepherds, Max and Ruby, for approximately 6 years. Max and Ruby were extremely reactive to both dogs and humans, so training was very important. When walking, I taught Ruby to sit whenever another person or dog passed by, which helped to ease her anxiety. Behavior aside, Max and Ruby had very thick coats and shedding was inevitable, so grooming was part of their weekly (sometimes daily) routine; baths and lots of brushing was required. In February 2021, I brought home a Golden Retriever puppy, Basil. Basil is the goofiest, most lovable troublemaker I've ever encountered. I've taught him basic commands such as sit, stay, and lay down. I administer all of his medication, including Heartgard, flea & tick, and occasionally ear drops. Shortly after bringing home Basil, I helped care for an Australian Shepherd, Atreus. Atreus is an extremely energetic dog with a dominant personality. I learned early-on that Atreus cannot be off-leash and he needs toys that will exercise his brain.