My family and I fostered rescued dogs for 10+ years while I was growing up, and I was a part of everything that entails starting from a very young age - from cleaning up after them to teaching obedience to administering medication to getting up in the middle of the night to help housetrain them. I was a part of a 4-H dog club from the ages of 12 to 19, meaning I raised, trained, groomed, and provided all care was needed for my own dog, as well as competing in showmanship and obedience. I also raised a guide dog my last year of high school, meaning I provided all training and socialization for the dog to later become someone's service animal. I love everything about dogs (and all animals!) and will give them so much love, but I know the importance of good training and am not afraid to let them know who's boss!