I've been around animals (mostly dogs and cats), all of my life with some bird exposure, My own, Friends and Relatives but no professional experience . I'm recently retired and wanted to do something that didn't involve a lot of people. I don't really know why dogs like me so much that's why i call myself "Dr Doolittle", I'm sure that you and your pet(s) will agree. My wife and i currently have a beagle and a poodle, just lost a lab. Spending time with animals can be therapeutic for people as well as the pet involved so I'm being a little selfish here. No stress for the pet or the owner as I have always tried to keep situations calm, "Slow and steady" gets you to the finish line.