I have had basic obedience training lessons. I have had dogs in my family most of my life. I have volunteered at several different shelters near places I have lived in the past, and in college helped a family that fostered dogs (I gave the doggies baths, and helped walk the dogs.) As a kid I earned money for summer camp by walking and washing neighborhood dogs. I would also feed and play with my neighbor's dogs when they went out of town. I currently live in a very small apartment, and have no yard or room for a dog and I miss having dogs in my life. I will treat your pet with the same love and patience I would treat my own. I really look forward to meeting you and your furry pal! I hope you have a fantastic day.