Experience, skills, training: - Currently working as a vet tech/assistant - In school to be a Registered Veterinary Technician - 8 years working with a local, professional pet sitting company - 8 months working at an animal sbelter - 1.5 years as a vet/kennel assistant (past) - 1.5 years at Petsmart (past) - Vet Assistant Certification from Penn Foster College - Pet first aid & CPR, and pet massage certification at Harford Community College - Fear Free certified in vet care - Can give many kinds of medications: pills, eye meds, ear meds, topicals, special diet, insulin, other sub-q injections, and sub-q fluids (with vet dosing/rx) - I have no problem working with dogs who are dog aggressive, have anxiety or behavior issues, health issues, or need to work on leash training :) - I am open to and have experience with various tools, training, and walking methods: ~ positive reinforcement, easy walk harness, gentle leaders, martingales. ~ Prong, choke, and e-collars (when used and fit properly). For example, prong collars should sit high & snug on the neck, just behind the ears. When they sit lower, like a necklace, they are not as effective and can cause damage to the trachea. ***I will only do what works best for your dog and what you are comfortable with!*** - Can work on leash manners and basic training - Experience with special needs and senior animals - Experience caring for dogs, cats, horses, rats, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, and even mini pigs :) - I do not do group walks with other client dogs. Your dog will get individual attention. I do not go to dog parks, unless requested & approved by owner. I do not breed discriminate, I have a 12 year old bully breed mix named Rambo. I've also owned Rottweilers in the past. I have experience in caring for pets with disabilities - Rambo is blind, has anxiety, and severe allergies. I also had a cat named Stumpy for 10 years who had 3 legs and feline AIDS. If you have any special dietary needs I can accommodate you and your pet! I feed my own dog a prey model raw diet. I am very interested in animal health, nutrition, and holistic medicine (but I will only do what is instructed by you and/or your vet). I look forward to caring for your pets!