I have had dogs in my family my whole life, and had my own when I turned 12. I've worked for WAG, another dog-care job for a couple of years now. I am comfortable getting my hands a lil muddy- whether that be giving the pet medicine, or pulling the poop they eat off the street right out of their mouth. I am also a strong walker, and can deal with some severe tugging and keep up with a dog who needs to run/have a big day at the field. I am decent at training dogs, I can ask my dog to "wait" for up to 30 minutes, but I've never gotten "roll-over" :( I am a patient carer, and put the animals safety above all else, without sacrificing the respect they deserve.