I have cared for animals since I was child, and have worked with them in professional settings for over 6 years. I have a basic understanding of animal cognition and specialize in dog behavior and communication. My experience ranges from husbandry of non-releasable wild animals to comprehensive dog training for various breeds and temperaments along with a wide array of training goals. I am knowledgeable about common ailments and injuries to dogs and know the appropriate response in urgent situations. I started working with dogs as a daycare attendant, was quickly promoted into boarding staff, and then as a full time dog trainer for an award winning training group. I then moved on to work with conservation detection dogs, training them to locate anything and work closely with me in wilderness settings.