Ever since I was a little kid, I have always loved animals. Raised in an environment surrounded by four dogs, two cats, as well as various other creatures such as fish, bunnies, and rats/hamsters, I have found an appreciation for the companionship that animals bring. I have actively participated in puppy training programs successfully guiding two dogs from the early stages of 8 weeks old to their full-grown maturity. In addition to my own pets, I extended my passion for animal care to my community by regularly walking neighbors' dogs when needed. Beyond canines, I've had experience handling reptiles, caring for friends' and neighbors' reptilian companions, including periods of pet-sitting when they were away.