Hi, I grew up around several different animals of all sizes from rodents/reptiles to livestock/dogs. I have always had at least one dog in my life at all times. The more the merrier. I love all animals big and small. I worked at a kennel where I learned about boarding and training dogs for about a year and I have pet sat for about 10 years in grand total. I love being around dogs and training or even just hanging out and playing. I am a outdoorsy person. Have experience with livestock animals also. Horses, cattle, chickens, Lhamas, mini animals, donkeys. I have references also if you would like them. One is a ranch job I still do and have been doing for a month the others are Dogs owners.