From terrier temperaments to retriever antics; high prey drive; strong willed; or gentle elder care; I have the knowledge to care and work with your dog or livestock. I was owner/handler/breeder/trainer of my past show dogs as well as lifelong experience with horses and numerous farm animals. Think of me as not only your pets caretaker, but also playmate and personal assistant. I’m knowledgeable from bottle feeding puppies to special needs. If I pet sit for you, I ensure your dog is walked and played with to release energy or just sitting with as a companion. When house sitting, I do not leave your pet alone all day. This is discussed/determined with each individual owner and pet needs. Due to a few incidences where previous clients took advantage of my services; Constant care; Extensive plant-lawn care/ house cleaning/laundry and bathing/grooming may incur additional fees to be discussed dependent upon size of job. I showed AKC conformation from 1994-2014; managed a 50-dog kennel in the 90s; and also have 13 years as a legal secretary as well as a BFA in art history . In my youth, I showed horses and French lop rabbits. I showed, trained and bred top winning American Stafforshire Terriers and Chesapeake bay retrievers. I did 22 AKC champions.