I am a 29 year old female working from home part time. Growing up surrounded by dogs, cats, and rabbits has given me a love for all animals. Currently, I own a 10-year-old Russian Blue cat, but often times care for and administer medications/IV fluids for my childhood goldendoodle, whom is 16 years old. Both these pets are extremely good with other dogs and other cats. I have experience in dog training (and some cat training), and while I love ALL dogs, big dogs and doodles are my favorite! I have a positive-reinforcement style of training, meaning I try not to scold for bad behavior, but rather reward positive behavior. I am also a big fan of teaching a dog to ring a bell (hung up by the door) to communicate they need to go outside. I am partial to crate-training, but understand that not all dogs respond the same to this. I believe that a crate is meant to be a safe-space that belongs to that pup--it is not a punishment. I have gained intimate experience in caretaking and healthcare in a skilled nursing facility and attending PT school. I understand how pets are family members, and we only want the very best for them. My availability is VERY flexible; morning, noon, overnights, weekdays and weekends.