I've had many pets over the years, including species other than mammals, but during high school my neighborhood became a dumping ground for unwanted dogs and occasional cats. I began taking them in and feeding/training/rehabilitating and then finding them new homes. During this time I was also taking small animal care and intro to vet tech classes. Throughout the years I've assisted my family/friends with their dogs/cats/reptiles and of course my own family dog Moshe (since 2014). Be it Pet Sitting, Walking, Brushing, or Bathing (No Cats) I can assist. I've also done shaving but only to my own or family pets. its never anything fancy just a shave down. After many years of working in various fields, I've reached a point where I just want to do what I enjoy and not worry about the money (within reason, I still have bills). I plan on doing pet care and child care full time, but flexibility is key. (both will not be done at the same time to avoid conflict of interest on both parties behalf) !UPDATE! : I will be taking both as long as the circumstances safely permit. Teaching boundaries to both the kids and the dogs. EXCEPT if specially requested by the owner/parent themselves. I will cancel the childcare in the event. I prefer to interact with the fur babies personally as permissible to the task at hand. Responsibilities will always come first and prefer to follow the rules of care to the T. If your luvpup has more special needs than others, I can adjust accordingly. Fostering a fun and loving environment while honing in on a sense of structure and responsibility is my goal. That being said, walkies, snuggles and cuddles for days. If your breed needs more exercise than others, I can make the walks and playtimes longer on the first visit and look into pulling on a longboard or weighted walking vests on future visits (as per the parents preferences and permissions) Any species outside of canine is welcome as long as Rover permits. Guinea Pigs, Snakes, Hamsters, Bearded Dragons, Rats, Tarantulas, Toads and Frogs, I don't mind and have interacted with them before to varying degrees with varying experience. ( Not big on fish as they tend to be a pain) Things like kenneling are as needed or on request as I don't believe in them sitting there for long periods unless its necessary. If someone's there to watch after and interact with them (me), why lock them away? (circumstantially)