I've been an animal person my whole life. Dogs mainly, but most any creature has peaked my interested at some point, from the furry to the scaled. I have personal experience with dogs and cats, being solely responsible for my own for around 20 years. I have worked in pet stores, responsible for pet care for reptiles and rodents, volunteered with animal rescues, and fostered hard-to-adopt dogs. I previously managed a dog park bar in Austin, TX, and trained new staff on dog body language and behavior, as well as minimally intrusive redirection methods when necessary. I have worked with shy, fearful dogs and other reactive dogs. No force or fear-based management methods are used in my home, and dogs can go at their own pace when it comes to interacting with me as well as my other animals. I have some clients who always stay separate from my dogs and we do rotations throughout the day. I love animals of all shapes and sizes and would love to help keep your pets loved and spoiled while you're away!