I deeply love all kinds of animal companions (the furry, scaly, and feathery! I have been around animals my entire life. Not only has my family owned pets, but I spent about 8 years in the 4-H dog program training both of the family dogs. I have even trained my current cat to do a number of commands. I have worked at a pet boarding place, PetSuites, where I cared and watched over dogs and cats ranging in all shapes, sizes, states of health, ages, and attitudes. Aside from room cleaning and basic animal care, the boarder also provided group play sessions and puppy preschool. There were two play sessions: Large Group (for large dogs over 45 pounds) and Small Group (dogs under 45 pounds). The groups could have anywhere from 5 dogs to over 30 dogs at a time! My job was to watch them to make sure they did not fight, did not eat anything they were not supposed to, and not get overheated or too cold. Each dog had a different temperament so you had to adjust with the group dynamic at all times. In puppy preschool you made sure all of the puppies were not being too rough with their play and would practice basic commands like "sit" with them. I also love cats and took care of them at work and for other people. If you have any animals other than dogs and cats, I would be most happy to care for them, too. I have cared for horses, fish, guinea pigs, rabbits, snakes, birds, cows, chickens, goats, turkeys, and pigs. My heart is welcome to all animals. Even spiders.