We have had dogs and cats since Lily was a little girl and out of everyone in our family, she is the one that they naturally gravitate towards first. Lily has helped train both of our Australian Shepherds and they are most obedient with her bc they respect her. She is very confident around animals and they feel her confidence. While she is affectionate and playful with dogs in particular, she also does not allow them to take advantage of her. She works with them on obedience. I think Lily would be a wonderful person to care for anyone's animals.