Active, attentive grad student with a flexible schedule and background pet sitting for a variety of animals, including large dog breeds. As a teen, I helped raise a service dog in training, an experience that helped inspire my interest in animal behavior. I believe that delivering clear cues and rewards are the best ways to establish positive relationships with new animals in my life. Patience and perseverance have been key for me raising my own dog, who was a high energy rescue with some behavioral issues I’ve had to research and address over the years.