I love what I do. I am very good at building connections with kitties amd dogs, especially those who are scared, aloof, or don't like people. Given the time and opportunity, they will come to me. I have a heart for anxious and reactive dogs, and also for their people who may have rescued them and were under-prepared without special handling skills and support needed to be out and about among other people amd dogs. It's very stressful and isolating. I cannot take reactive dogs for boarding and daycare, but I will drop-in at your place, take them out for walks, or house/pet sit for you! So, my mission is...I help alleviate as much anxiety in pets as possible, and also for their people so they enjoy their time away or not worry so much. I have extensive experience caring for cats and dogs. I have a unique ability to connect with the most difficult of cases in a short amount of time, even those pets that would not connect with others. I understand how to interpret their body language and will respond accordingly. I use positive reinforcement, patience, kind words and tone, and skill to obtain their trust. I do not force things on pets, I don't scare them into compliance or use physical force to gain cooperation unless there are immediate safety issues. I can be the "alpha" when I need to be. I have trained my dogs to fetch balls and run down frisbees on land and water, in addition to the basic commands we all need in everyday life to function. I've been able to teach and reinforce calming techniques to dogs and reduce some "out of control" behaviors.