I have grown up surrounded by animals, never living in a house where there has not been at least two dogs. My mother has a love for especially large breeds and has owned two Saint Bernard's, an Akita Golden Retriever mix, a Great Pyrenees, and much more. I have always helped her with training, walking, feeding, etc. since I was young and have a love for all types of dogs. I distinctly remember when I was around the age 13 I would read the Dog Breed books around the house and prided myself in knowing the majority of types of breeds. I currently help my mother with her 110 pound Saint Bernard and 115 pound Golden Retriever, and am very confident with training large breeds (and small) as well as house sitting/walking them. When I was a teenager I even began my own neighborhood dog walking business, where I worked with much of my community as the local dog walker. I have a passion for animals and have always considered the veterinary field of study, and am a current member of the Veterinary Science Club at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.