Since childhood, I have possessed a deep love for all animals, especially dogs. I have been a dog owner my entire life, and have helped many others, mostly family members, train their dogs. During college, over the course of six months, I volunteered at a Horse Riding Center for disabled children, completing over one hundred hours of service, and in doing so, developing an even greater and deeper love for animals. Creating happiness in the hearts and minds of animals and people is my vocation, and thus, this position is a perfect fit for me and I cannot wait to begin. My dog, Odee, a beautiful, extremely friendly, Australian Shepherd is my son, and I will treat every dog I encounter in the loving, overtly caring approach I use with my own dog.