My main professional experience caring for dogs comes from my high school years. My mother's boss needed someone to babysit her two children, two miniature pinchers and two cats during summer vacation. I took the dogs and kids on a nice long walk through the beautiful park near their home every day. I still get the warm fuzzies thinking about how happy those little dogs were trotting merrily down the trail, sniffing at things and getting to stretch their legs. I spent several years working at a real estate firm and during that time brokers would sometimes leave their dogs with me while they were out on appointments with clients. I always made sure the dogs were well fed, had plenty of cool clean water, and more belly scratches than you can shake a bone at. In my personal life, I have cared for two dogs and was very blessed to experience the daily joys of living with canines for about five years. I don't have a dog of my own currently, but I fully intend to have one in the future. I don't know that I have any "special" skills in particular, but if loving dogs is a skill then I'm all over that. I'd say my greatest strength in regards to caring for pets is my genuine desire to make them as healthy and happy as possible. I'm willing to go out of my way for my (and your) animals. I feel that it's the right thing to do. These furry little creatures are so innocent and precious, I feel compelled to protect, love and nurture them as much as I possibly can. They're depending on me and I'd never let them down. On a more practical level, I have some experience bathing/brushing dogs and trimming nails, as well as administering medication in pill form. I haven't ever given medication by injection, but if you want to show me exactly what to do I would be more than happy to take care of it for you. Any other special services you'd like you are free to ask about. I'll do it if I can. And if it's something unorthodox don't worry. I'm a quick learner. Just show me what you need me to do. I am willing to take on special needs dogs and dogs that are currently sick or injured and will need medications given, bandages changed and/or wound care. I can also take your dog to the vet for you, retrieve your dog after an appointment, or drop them off for you to pick up later. I am also willing to pick up medications.