I've cared for mostly dogs (with a cat or bird thrown in there) countless times, starting when I was 14. I've cared for the animals of friends, extended family, and neighbors. While most of my experience is with small adult dogs (Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Jack Russell Terrier, Chihuahua Terrier mix, Havanese), I have also worked with a few larger breeds (English Springer Spaniel, Boxer, Golden Doodle) and three older dogs. I've had up to three (small) dogs stay at my house simultaneously while the owners were on vacation. I've also made numerous daily visits. Most of my experience is just giving a simple walk. I've had the big, energetic dogs that require three long walks a day, plus extra playtime. I've also done overnight sitting, staying over at the owner's house with the dog for a combined month (spread out over a few months). I was the primary caretaker of our family dogs (small dogs), bathing and grooming them regularly. One of our dogs had a skin condition, so I was also accustomed to using a combination of medical shampoo/ conditioner treatments. As they aged, I also started preparing specialty foods, giving medication, and administering insulin.