I have always love being around pets and have had the best experiences since beginning Rover in the fall of 2022!! I grew up with the sweetest dog who sparked my love for them but my family lost her a few years ago after a long and full life. For a while, I was not ready to open my heart to another pup so I opted for (basically jumped/sprinted at) any chance to watch other people’s dogs. Kaya finally sent me my next best friend, Henry Lumos, who I adopted this February and who is a social little butterfly that loves to meet any and every living being! He was 7 weeks old when I adopted him, so I have learned a lot more than I ever thought possible from my time with him which will help me care better for other dogs as well :) he’s already caught on to basic demands such as sit and come which is something I had never had the opportunity to train a puppy to do before! He also taught me things like how potty training is more about providing plenty of opportunities for puppies to relieve themselves initially than it is about letting them when they go in the wrong place. Because I’ve been able to have a lot of quality time with him since he came home, I also learned more about more signs he and other dogs give to indicate what they might be alerting me to. This has proven helpful with even my repeat clients’ dogs and helping them to feel more comfortable by understanding what is bothering them and how I can help.