I can’t imagine my life without dogs! They provide so much love, laughter, joy, happiness and comfort. I don’t look at dogs as pets or possessions, they are important members of the family and I always treat them as such. I’ve been around dogs my entire life and owned large dogs throughout adulthood. As a child I grew up with Great Danes, a GSD, an Akita and smaller mixed breeds. As an adult I've been a pet parent to a Pit Bull, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, domestic cats, an iguana as well as fresh and salt water fish. I currently have a rescued Field Spaniel named Enzo, and an American Lab named Riley (both are 100 lb. lap dogs). I have experience in feeding and watering, bathing, cleaning muddy feet, brushing coats, brushing teeth, trimming the nails of cooperative dogs, walking, administering medications orally, nasally and topically, cuddling, soothing and playing. I believe in praise, positive reinforcement and a firm “no” when correcting a dog, not in yelling at them or hitting them. Playtime can consist of fetch, tug-o-war, play wrestling or any game you’ve created with them. Whatever we do together will be done with kindness, care and love, just like you would do.