I provide reliable, personalized, professional care with the love and compassion I’d want for my own pets. I have experience with special needs dogs, toy breeds, giant breeds, senior dogs, puppies, and all kinds of behaviors, needs, wants, and personalities. I am trained and experienced in administering medications, including oral medications, injections, subcutaneous fluids, breathing treatments, and physical therapy exercises. I am certified in both dog and cat CPR and first aid. I am also skilled in maintaining training regimens including potty training, positive behavior redirection, and use of a variety of training tools. I currently have a high-energy large dog with medical and behavioral needs, so I truly understand that every animal is different and I strive to accommodate all needs. I have experience with reactive and aggressive behavior, including leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, DA and SSA. I monitor dog body language to ensure comfort and predict triggers. I also have experience with blind and deaf dogs, dogs who use halo harnesses, and dogs who use mobility aids or wheelchairs. My goal is you and your dog's happiness, safety, and comfort! I am happy to provide references/my resume and answer any questions you may have. I have professional experience with cats of all ages and needs. I have spent several years working in cat rescue and have volunteered for a shelter for 10 years, along with being a lifetime cat owner, so I’m well-versed in feeding, medicating, litter, and play time enrichment! I have experience with cats with anxiety or fearful cats, am knowledgable on cat body language, and never push cats to interact if they don't wish to. I have cared for kittens as young as 6 weeks and cats as old as 20. I have extensive experience with former ferals and cats from humane cases. I understand that all cats have different boundaries and comfort levels, and I provide personalized care based on that. I am skilled at administering first aid and oral and injected medication, grooming, and caring for cats who are blind, deaf, use mobility aids, or are incontinent. I also have experience with cats that enjoy harnessed walks or time in catios. I also have experience with birds and small mammals, particularly chickens, budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, and gerbils.