I've been an animal person all my life, having grown up on a farm with dogs, cats, cows, horses...and I even had pet chickens! I started dog and cat training at a very young age and never really stopped. I use positive reinforcement methods, and have had workshops with Karen Pryor, Susan Garrett, and several others. My dog, Cisco, and I are a registered therapy dog team, going into nursing homes, schools, etc. Animals are fun and fascinating to engage. While you're away, I'll take good care of your furry friends as if they were my own, feeding them, playing with them, exercising them. I'm agreeable to working out a flexible schedule that works for you.