Skills and Experience I have owned my own dog , a Labrador Retriever ,since I was 12 years old .I was involved in her care and training ,taking her to dog training classes which were a great success ! I have also raised and trained my Maltese puppy ,also working on a one to one with a dog trainer. Updated Skills I have recently attended a training course on zoom ,during lockdown ,run by a professional dog trainer/behaviourist . This helped to update and extend my knowledge and skills in dog care and training . In addition I will attend a dog training class with my own dog in the Spring ( with the same trainer) .; with the view of attending the Kennel Club ,Good Citizen Award training ,in the summer . I also plan to attend courses, including, dog first aid and difficult behaviour , run by the Institute of Modern Dog Training . I am an avid fan of Master Dog Trainer Grahame Hall and watch and learn from his programmes . Dog Sitting /Boarding Over the years I have looked after friends dogs ,whilst they were working or on holiday,and come highly recommended .(References available) . My Personal Qualities I am a kind ,caring dog loving person who will care for your dog as if it were my own child . Knowing what valuable and important members of the family they are ! I am a trustworthy honest reliable person with a big dog loving heart . Your dog is number one and will always be treated with love and respect whilst in my care. .