I grew up in rural PA, living amongst the Amish community. Having childhood friends who where Amish taught me a lot about animals including everything from cows/goats/dogs/cats. I'm a certified yoga instructor. My love of exercise, love and patience of animals--well, I would love to be able to blend the two together and help care for others dogs/cats! Dogs do not easily intimidate me, why should they?!?! As a "dog mom" to 3 dogs myself I would treat your dog as my own. Every dog has a very unique personality, and it fascinates me! Let’s not forget the cats! I love them. Their little “cattitudes” make my day. I actually turned my back patio into a screened catio.