Hey there, my name is Dariana! I’ve grown up on a farm with animals ever since I was born. Throughout my life, they were my family... and my whole heart. I had the typical farm pets, dogs and cats, and even exotic animals. My mom used to be a vet so I learned a variety of helpful tips and skills from her growing up. She’s a professional dog and service dog trainer and I followed under her footsteps also doing dog training. I also have showed in the county and state fair with my Dobermans and showed my German Shepherd in AKC shows. I know how to train dogs in confirmation, basic up to open obedience, all levels of agility, and am currently working on training my two German shepherds to be service dogs. I have had experience in dog training since I was 8 years of age and been dog sitting and boarding for the past 4 years. Along with this, I also have volunteered at a variety of different dog shows including the Nebraska State Fair Dog Show and the Nebraska Dog Expo. I also have service hours at the Crane Trust, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Food for Thought, teachers aid at Kenesaw Public School and Lincoln Elementary School, and also helped younger kids at dog class. I have the experience in administering dewormers, frontlines, insulin and other shots, along with administering oral medication. Additionally, as far as grooming goes, I have 12 years of experience in doing basic dog, cat, and small animal grooming. This includes giving baths, trimming claws, brushing teeth, blow drying, brushing, cleaning out ears, and applying wax moisturizer for the paws of dogs and cats. I also know how to groom things such as finches, cockatiels, geckos, lizards, chinchillas, ferrets, turtles, hamsters, gerbils, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, horses, ducks, sugar gliders, and most other critters of the alike. If you have any questions or requests, don’t ever hesitate to ask! :) As of right now, I am a full-time student at Hastings College majoring in biology. I am a photographer and also farm part-time. For photography, I work mostly from home and college is only a twenty minute drive from my house when I have classes. Typically, I am home every morning, afternoon, and all night. I’m very flexible when it comes to pet sitting, but also am open to setting dates in advance. Texting is the best way to contact me. Currently I am living on a farm of 20 acres with a huge back and front yard along with pasture ground. I have my mom, dad, and two brothers at the house along with a variety of farm animals for pets to interact with and three dogs: JO Reise (German Shepherd), Nikita (German Shepherd), and Acacia (Doberman). My family loves pets and the dogs are friendly when introduced to new dogs. When pet sitting or boarding, I usually prefer to stay at the pets original home for the purpose of the dog not getting stressed out and being more open and comfortable. If that’s a possibility, that is always my first option, but if the circumstances are not suitable, they can always stay at my house as well.