I was highly active in animal rescue for 7 years and fostered around 30 dogs. I started off fostering puppies and worked my way to harder to adopt dogs. I was also a dog trainer for a couple of years where I trained positive reinforcement in both group and one-on-one environments. For an additional year, I worked at a doggie daycare. Between fostering, training, and doggies daycare, I've worked with dogs across all ages and breeds (pure and mixed). I’ve had three personal dogs, but two have passed away. With my shepherd, I we practiced agility, shepherding, and dock diving, and I paddle boarded with him when the weather is right. With Oakley, we also completed an agility class. I have also watched numerous dogs both inside my own home and in the homes of the dogs.