Former manager of Head to Tail: Grooming & Boarding. My responsibilities included monitoring day care groups to ensure dogs stayed safe during play. It was part of my duties to ensure that the dogs had an enriching environment to allow them to express their energy in a healthy and supervised environment. We discouraged negative behavior (e.g. humping, digging) using gentle correction methods. Usually, saying a dog's name is enough to distract them from a negative task, and refocus their attention to something you want them to do. Working as primary kennel attendant, I was responsible for making sure everyone was fed and medicated. As a result, I've had lots of practice giving fussy dogs their medication. Additionally, I have experience with managing the anxiety that leads some dogs to exhibit confrontational, and even aggressive behavior towards other dogs and/or people. Whether this means turning around or crossing the street to avoid conflicts, I do my best to ensure a smooth and stress free walk for your pups. Prior to working for a boarding facility, I ran my own pet-sitting business for three years. I have now been in the DC area for 5 years, and pet-sitting just as long.