As a semi-retired Special Education teacher, I understand behaviors and changing behavior using positive reinforcement. I have raised a few dogs on my own, and now, I cannot have my own pets...so, I look to this pet sitting opportunity to get my dog fix. OH, AND YOU WILL SEE A PICTURE OF A GIRAFF IN MY PROFILE. I did not care for this Giraffe, but I did get a behind the scenes tour of a the Nashville Zoo once. I got very close to this Giraffe! I have the confidence to handle your dogs, I am a whisper. You will not be disappointed in my service. As a child, our family had dogs. I was the child that trained the dog to do tricks, love to walk them, and explore my outside world with them. The Dachshund we had used to try to sneak on the school bus with me. The Wire Haired Fox Terrier was the one who learned the best tricks. Then as a grown up, I adopted (as separate times) two dogs. Both had been terrible abandoned and were emaciated when I got them. Both are dearly missed, and were exceptionally well trained. One was a Plott Hound and the other a Corgie Cow Dog (corgi and blue heeler). Dogs are wonderful, I would love to get my dog fix and help you keep your dogs healthy and happy.