Got a large “difficult” dog that doesn’t get along with other people and/or other dogs? I’ve been there! For 12 years, my husband and I owned an Anatolian Shepherd who was the sweetest girl to us but, let’s just say, she did her job well in protecting us from perceived threats. I know the struggle to find someone that will take the time to form the bond of trust needed for a successful dog-person relationship. I will take that time. Additionally, my years of personal experience have left me well-versed for all size dogs in all stages of life and all temperaments. Throughout my 42 years, I’ve had the greatest privilege to have a dog. As a child, I always volunteered to sleep with our new puppy and take it out to go potty at all times of the night. As an adult, my husband and I have taken 3 puppies through training, raised them into adulthood, and seen them through their senior years and into doggy heaven. Through this cycle of life, I have known what is involved in caring for puppies, active juveniles and adults, and senior dogs with medical issues and what I call “old dog belly”. I also spent time as a dog walking volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society and as a volunteer at Wild Wonders, a wildlife sanctuary in Bonsall. I know and will do what it takes to make your puppy pounce with happiness and obedience, your active adult dog to grow tired through play, and your senior dog to be the most comfortable and most loved. If desired, I can also spend time training your dog by using the techniques I learned while taking our past 3 dogs through training, including: waiting to be invited into the house, stay, sit, come, roll over, walking nicely on a leash, and waiting for a command before eating. I am very active and enjoy working out and being outdoors. I can take your dog(s) walking, running, to the beach, to the mountains, to the desert, or wherever we can find adventure. Let me alleviate your past struggles to find that one person willing to win over your dog’s heart. Or to just be the person you can count on to give your dog the same care, love and attention that you would. I look forward to welcoming your dog into our small family!