I’ve had dogs my entire life and my first job as a tween was pet sitting for neighbors during their vacations. My fur babies who preceded our current dogs ranged from Reggie, the dachshund, to Maxwell, the Lab-shepherd mix who was rescued from a fire, Blackie, a retriever-terrier mix, Chubbs, a Lab-Blue Tick Coonhound mix, and Pepper, a Lab -Great Pyrenees mix who my husband and I adopted as seniors. My current dogs are Jake who is an adult Coonhound mix rescue adopted in Tennessee and Kiba, a Husky-Great Pyrenees mix who is a rescue and recovering escape artist. I’ve trained all of our dogs to “potty” directly into a bag while walking. The neighbors appreciate that. As a former paramedic, I have the skills to administer medications and medical care, as well to deal with any emergencies. Our dogs have known that I treat them well, but that I am no “pushover”. In our house, I’m the “General”! I don’t need to speak a command. When Jake or Kiba see the stern look and folded arms, they know to pay attention. I’ve also had a cat, fish, frogs, a turtle, a rabbit, Guinea pigs and even chameleons! I love all animals and would love spending time with yours.