Since I was 9 years old, I have been training dogs I've owned. I took care of, and trained, a litter of 8 purebred yellow labs before giving 6 away to good homes. I have walked dogs from the smallest size, all the way up to a St. Bernard without issue, and I have no problem playing with dogs that like to wrestle or lick faces, I actually prefer it. While having no formal animal care training, I have had to nurse dogs back to health as many times as any long term dog owner. I am also able to take care of any animal (given instruction). I also have 2 roomates who love animals and have the same or more experience with them as me.