Since I can remember I have always had a family dog to take care of so it comes very natural to me to care for and love on pets in a home. I am a very compassionate woman towards animals and nature and life. I dedicate all my energy and time to every pet I take care of to make sure they are safe, loved, and cared for physically and emotionally. I love animals and have so much respect and love in my heart for them. Where most of my experience comes from is working at a large dog daycare and dog/cat boarding facility. At the facility I have played with, taken care of, and handled many different kinds of breeds from large Mastiffs to small Shih Tzus. During training prior to my employment I learned canine first aid and completed 4 different IBPSA (International Boarding & Pet Services Association) quizzes/certifications that included information on breeds, body language & communication, handling & equipment, and development & health. Once employed at the facility I would bring each dog out for bathroom breaks, bring them in and out of their rooms for other activities like playgroup and 1 on 1 enrichment time. In playgroups I monitored 3 to 6 dogs and sometimes 10 to 12 dogs playing together in groups. With that I’ve walked and handled 4 to 5 dogs at a time and seen first hand different types of play styles and how dogs communicate with other dogs and humans. My favorite part of the day was having 1 on 1 time with a dog to do what they wanted like fetch, cuddles, or mental stimulation activities like sniff matts and treat puzzles.