I grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and have always been surrounded by animals of all sized. I'm very comfortable around animals as small as a chick, and as big as a horse. Fun fact: all animals have boop-able features. Furry friends are the best! For the last 8 years, I have volunteered with a local dog rescue as a foster, offering my home as a safe refuge for dogs being welcomed into care. Each of them ended up in care with a different story. I've had the honour of fostering and finding homes for 14 foster dogs (and counting!). I've trained puppies as young as 4-5 weeks old until they were ready for adoption, cared for senior, and softened reactive dogs. I've gone on dog walks around the block that took 45 minutes because we focused on desensitization training at their pace. I'll sit on front porches with dogs for an hour to get them acclimated to a new neighbourhood. And, I give fantastic belly rubs and ear scratches. I understand how important training and routine is, and will work with you to understand how I can support your dog's goals during my care.