Hi! I’m a current owner of two freshwater aquariums, an active dog, a special needs cat, and two needy bunnies who love attention! Safety is my absolute priority when it comes to your home and your pet. When I’m with your pet, I take the special precautions necessary to maintain a healthy relationship with the animal and a safe interaction between us and any other animals we may encounter (I am an expert at crossing the street when I see another animal). I am a part time lab technician and animal handler at RFUMS and I am looking to house sit, home drop in, or dog walk for a fair wage. I am well experienced in administering oral medications and inhaled medications to dogs and cats. More importantly, I learn fast and pay extreme detail to attention. I follow instructions as written / told and I do not skimp on giving the extra care that your pet deserves. I believe in positive reinforcement in terms of training and fostering relationships with animals. This belief comes from the time I’ve spent at Lake Forest College studying neuroscience and psychology. My personal interest is behavioral neuroscience, so I paid extra attention to the reward and attention concepts in class. For example, if I am walking your dog and we suddenly come across a squirrel, I will use my voice to call the dogs name and make excited noises - this will bring the dogs attention to me and allow us to easily walk past the squirrel. I am also available to care for exotic animals (i.e. rabbits, reptiles, fish, birds, and other small pets).