Growing up I always had amazing dogs as part of the family and was involved in animal training and rescue. I spent 10 years in my teens and twenties as a 4-H leader, focusing on small animal care, pet therapy for the elderly, and animal training with young students. I've also spent time as an adoption center volunteer, walking dogs of all sizes and temperaments. After my dog bud passed several years ago, I've spent more time caring for friends' dogs as an extension of house sitting. I know how stressful it can be for dogs to be separated from their family, so I aim to act as a source of calm support and positive energy for dogs in my care.