When I was 3, my parents adopted a border collie cross puppy, and I instantly fell in love. From then on, my parents knew that wherever Holly was, they would find me too. Because I wanted to know anything and everything about animals, I decided to study them in school and college (Animal Mangagment BTEC), and when my parents got another border collie puppy when I was 15 I became the main trainer for her. Training Poppy quickly became one of my favourite things to do. Getting to spend so much time with her, build an amazing bond with her, and see the incredible dog she became was the highlight of every day. With the support of an incredible dog trainer, we passed all levels of the Kennel Club Good Citizens Award first time, and I couldn't have been prouder of her. When college finished and I'd volunteered with the dog trainer, learning tips and tricks along the way, as well as worked in a kennels and cattery and horse stables for experience, I began university. I enrolled on an Animal Management and Behaviour course, and achieved my FDSC. I absolutely adored every minute of the course, especially because it also gave me experience with farm and zoo animals and I was able to learn a variety of new skills and knowledge from lambing and hand rearing a variety of animals to clicker and target training a variety of exotic species from lemurs to otters. It was the absolute best and I gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. After graduation, I moved in with my now-wife, and we began growing our little pet family. First, we adopted a stray cat, Kiara, who jumped in through the window and never left (much to our joy). Then, because I was desperate to have a dog around the house, we became foster carers for Dog's Trust, handling medical cases, puppies, and more. In 2021, they foolishly gave us an 8 week old golden retriever puppy who had been surrendered due to health issues. She quickly became the light of our lives, and we proudly failed that foster. I now have my heart dog, and I’ve worked extensively with a trainer & organisation to support us and couldn't be happier. To me, a home is not complete without animals, and thanks to my mix of formal education and fortune, I feel comfortable handling a variety of situations, including medication, day to day enrichment, walks, play, training, and more! I’d be honoured to be trusted with your pets.