Hello! In addition to my own dogs that I have had for 20+ years (Murray `13 and Bailey - deceased), I have fostered 5 dogs from PAWS Chicago, a no kill shelter. I am also a Level 2 volunteer there. First, I love animals - both dogs and cats!! Secondly and importantly when working with animals that aren't our own babies, I have been trained by PAWS to be able to confidently and successfully interact with and walk a variety of dogs on city streets as well as in a stressful shelter environment. I am very skilled with shy and fearful dogs and have some experience with dogs that show reactivity, food / toy possession, etc. I know the right questions to ask at a meet and greet and way to approach animals who aren't familiar with me to ensure that everyone remains safe and happy. I can also give oral medication to dogs, though I wouldn't do so with cats as I don't have that experience. I love ALL dogs and cats. That being said, very large dogs aren't a fit for me unless they are very calm. Neither are highly aggressive dogs or cats. I can visit and walk all aged dogs. We can only host dogs over 1.5 (female) and over 3 (male) in our home due to compatibility with our dog Murray.