My friends have always called me the dog whisperer. I love watching and learning from Ceasar Milan, the true dog whisperer of our time. Dogs deserve love and respect, and we as human leaders of the pack need to know how to channel their natural energy and instincts. Dogs are happiest and healthiest when they are walked every day and given the care and respect they deserve. I grew up in rural Michigan in farm country and spent my most of my childhood caring for livestock and farm animals. My passion is working with animals. I spent 20 years in the military and wasn't able to fully pursue this passion. Now that I'm retired, it is something that I desire and know that I'm good at training and caring for animals. I have two dogs, four parakeets and fish. My background and training is in the medical field and neuropsychiatry. Having a background in behavior analysis and behavior modification strategies helps me to identify with and successfully work with animals.