I've lived with dogs since the second grade when I surprised my parents by bringing home the neighborhood stray. I have since shared my home with beagles, dachshunds, german shepherds, Yorkshire terriers, golden retrievers, Australian shepherds, and my current dog of 11 years, a tripawd terrier named Wayne! I have direct experience with a diverse range of behaviors, energy levels, health needs, and personality types, and feel at ease with all dogs. I've also owned and directly cared for cats.