As someone who has helped foster over 25 dogs with the Front Street Animal Shelter and has grown up with numerous dogs, cats, various birds, ferrets, and guinea pigs, I understand the importance of special care adjusted to each individual animal. This includes everything from administering specific medications (shots, pills, eye drops, etc.) to adjusting play-styles and personal space for the animal based on their temperament, age, or medical needs. I am able to both stay and watch older dogs, puppies, or animals confined to the house as well as play and exercise outdoors for those who have more energy. I have cared for puppies as young as three weeks, older dogs with hip dysplasia, and many foster dogs who had surgery and needed a quiet place to recover. I also know how to teach basic training commands such as sit, down, stay, and come.