I’ve been obsessed with animals for as long as I can remember, my mom and I were always rescuing injured animals and nursing them back to health when I was growing up, she really helped instill in me a huge love and passion for animals of all kinds. When I was 6, she took me to the shelter and I finally got to get a dog, I picked a Rough Coat Collie and named her Lassie, after my favorite movie at the time. She was my absolute best friend and I have cared for several animals since, personally and professionally. I have over 15 years of professional experience working with dogs, I have worked as a groomer, a dog handler at 2 doggy daycares, have worked in a dog training facility as a trainer and am currently taking classes for a dog training certification, and I have even trained my own service dog, so rest assured that your furry friend will be in loving and experienced care while under my supervision. I only take on 1-2 dogs at a time which I have found to be a lot less stressful on dogs in my care versus folks that take on many clients at a time, this also allows me to better assure that your pup will have my undivided attention at all times. I have worked with dogs of all sizes and ages including senior dogs needing specialized care and dogs with disabilities, I have experience administering medications including insulin shots, basic k9 and feline first aid, and CPR. My dog, Boogie, accompanies me on most overnight stays. He’s been socializing with dogs of all ages and sizes since he was a pup and is amazing with all of them.