I love animals. I don't have any pets currently :( but I grew up with a dogs, 3 total over the years. My dad lives in maine (where I grew up) and hunts birds with very well trained bird dogs. He actually bought his 4th dog a couple days ago. (4th dog over 15 years or so.) He has 2 dogs currently. Both are german short haired pointers. I grew up around dogs and my dad has taken formal training courses on how to discipline and train dogs so I definitely work well with dogs. My brother has 2 cats. Whenever I visit maine I'm sure to stop by and enjoy their company. I was in the Army so I display plenty of discipline and professionalism. I'm new to this so I don't have any references except my family but they can tell you how good I am ;) I'm looking forward to working with you.