My last experience was housing a 1 yr old untrained male pit that was abandonned in my neighborhood. During his stay we worked on crate training which he took well to. Also hand gestures at home, for feeding, generah behavior, and during walks. He had no training prior. I had him for about 2 weeks when nobody claimed him or had interest in adopting and had to take him to the shelter. I'm still bummed about it. I grew up like most people with cats, rats, and fish. I also had a lab/newf mix and a daschound. In my twenties I took care of my houses chickens and Maine coon cat, and owned my first dog. A chihuahua. I've had a cat since 2011 and my house kinda came with a sweet feral cat (neautered and ear clipped) that hangs out sometimes. I have a dock just waiting for a game of stick throw. I also live very close to a perfect beach for doggos. I have fed very young puppies and kittens via droppers but only as a helper. I have experience giving subcutaneous injections to my fathers Goldie.