Hi all! I'm a friendly and animal-loving guy who seeks to provide the most attentive, fun, and thorough care for your dog. I love sending regular updates through text and video chat, and am very caring when it comes to specific pet care instructions. I am a veterinary technician and have been trained to administer a variety of oral, transdermal, and injectable medications to animals of all temperaments. I'm currently a veterinary nurse at an animal hospital in Culver City. Previously, I have worked as a doggie daycare attendant (facilitating and managing up to 25 dogs at one time!). I have also been volunteering at a shelter since I was 12 years old due to my lifelong love of animals! I love hiking, I love socializing with animals, and I love forming a bond with a dog, cat, reptile, any animal! I will do anything to fit your baby’s personal needs. I am the go-to person for family and friends to take care of their pets because I will go above and beyond to make sure their needs are met. I believe in respecting the boundaries of all animals and meeting them where they are at, and communicating with them in a way that makes sense to them. I only use positive reinforcement with dogs, and I am known as the cat whisperer at work - not because I’m magic, but because I am a pro at reading their little signals. I am also very comfortable with non-ambulatory dogs and cats and am familiar with their care (bringing water and food to their face, having them imbibe food and water in a sternal position, massaging their limbs, rotating them on each side every 2 hours. I also take special care to entertain these pets - in between letting them nap, I’ll pet them, dance for them, anything to keep them happy :) I imagine it would be quite monotonous to be laterally recumbent, so I try to be extra kind to these creatures