I have always been a dog lover, and I am very passionate about working with them and caring for them. I have always had pet dogs while growing up, and I also volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society running and walking with the shelter dogs. I'm very knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior, as I have been reading about and studying them since I was young. Dogs are amazing creatures, and I feel they are truly a member of the family. I am also beginning a dog training/behavior academy that focuses on positive reinforcement. I am comfortable working with dogs of all breeds and sizes. I am an avid runner, so I'd be happy to take your dogs on runs or to a a dog park (my dog's favorite spot is Fiesta Island). I think that it is extremely important that our dogs get sufficient exercise and time spent outdoors. It is inhumane to keep a dog indoors all day by himself. However, I understand and relate to the necessity to go to work. Raising a dog is not inexpensive, and they deserve the best care we can give them.