I took a vet assistant class when I was 16 passed with an A I have had 5 dogs in my life every single one was a rescue 3 Akitas 1 lab mix and a terrier mix I just lost one of my Akitas and still have my baby girl Sadie who goes everywhere with me when someone isn't at my house with her I watch my friends dogs occasionally when they go out of town I want to go become a vet one day which is what the money I make doing this is for i love dogs big or small doesn't matter I would personally want to meet the dog to make sure there wouldn't be any issues with me or them when I go walk them or stay to watch them or a drop in visit