I have had many pets throughout my life, including dogs, cats, fish, and turtles. Prior to moving to the Lehigh Valley, I lived with my family in Philadelphia where I helped care for the family cats, and as of a few years ago, a Cockapoo. They can be seen on my page in the "pets" section. Before these pets came into our lives, my childhood dog was a very sweet pit bull, Snow, who was great with kids and treated cats like her own babies. In addition to her, we had multiple cats, as well as other pit bulls who came to stay at our home from time to time. Because of my experience, I feel most confident working with larger, more energetic dogs such as mastiffs and bully breeds. Strong leadership, discipline, and a daily routine are important for these dogs to feel secure and ensure the safety of those around them, in addition to building trust with new people. In addition to dogs, I especially have a soft spot for cats. Due to various living situations (apartment, dorm, etc.) as well as an unpredictable schedule, my lifestyle has historically been more suitable for cats as companions. Because of this, I have grown to understand them and understand their unique behavior as felines, rather than care for them with the same expectations I would have for dogs. In the past, I have received comments and compliments from both owners and onlookers regarding my care for cats, and how I have been able to win over cats who are known to be shy or aggressive around others.