My formal pet care experience began 8 years ago when I started working as a doggy day camp counselor at a bustling facility that required me to care for up to 30 dogs at once, on my own, of just about every shape, size, and temperament. Part of my job during my employment there would also be to tend to the dogs who were boarding, which meant adhering to strict feeding, walking, and medication schedules. While all of this may sound like a lot, this job was rewarding for me in so many ways - not only in providing several years of experience in pet care, training in dog behaviors and responses, medication administration, etc - the best part of all was being able to provide a more comforting experience to all of these furry family members; cats and dogs alike. Being a source of comfort for even the most timid of pets, I was often called upon by my peers to retrieve certain boarders from their kennels, as I was often the only employee many of them trusted because of the time I take to get to know, assess comfort levels, and adjust my approach accordingly. With 4 pets of my own, all being rescues, and 2 of which being extremely timid around strangers and men, I completely understand the importance of a proper greeting, understanding body language, and how it can affect your relationship with a pet.