I have been around animals my whole entire life. I grew up with three shelties that my mother was breeding. I know how to take care of dogs from infant to adult. I've been there for them through some hard times, and certainly all the best of times! I loved my dogs growing up. As an adult I have house sat and pet sat for a number of people. All experiences have been positive. I have had a wide variety of experiences with dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, chickens, horses, and even pigs. I have recently lost my own dog, Ziggy, whom I miss dearly.