I'm relatively new to this area, and new to Rover, but not new to taking care of animals! I grew up on a farm in the Poconos, taking care of a variety of animals such as cats, dogs, horses, chickens/ducks, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats/mice, reptiles (snakes, bearded dragons, skinks, anoles), parrots (conure, cockatoo, cockatiel), and a rather spoiled tarantula named Dexter. I even had a pet raccoon and a few squirrels for a few months while they were being rehabilitated! That being said, I am happy to take care of any type of pet you have and will treat them like my own! I grew up with german shepherds, so I am comfortable with large breed dogs. When I was in college, I started working at Petsmart. I worked as the in-store Pet Training Instructor for about 4 years (so if you have any pesky behavioral problems you'd like assistance with, I'm more than happy and capable to help) so I've gotten acclimated to working with dogs of all breeds and sizes. I was also certified as a Pet Care Expert while working at Petsmart, which consisted of the care, education, and responsible selling of all the small animals available in the store, as well as the fish wall. Honestly, I can "read" animals much easier than I can read other people at times, which can be a crucial skill to have in order to detect illness, aggression, or other anxiety-induced behaviors. I love puppies and will happily help introduce a few basic tricks to engage them and keep them from getting into trouble! I'm also experienced with senior pet care for dogs and cats and have taken care of several elderly dogs and cats and gave them gentle love and affection before they inevitably crossed the rainbow bridge. To end on a brighter note: I'm more than happy to take care of pets of all species, sizes, and ages to ensure they're all living their best lives!