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🐾I also offer basic grooming! Why my pet-care stands out: As far as I can remember, I’ve always had a sort of “sixth sense” with animals - especially dogs. Their body language and communication have always been fluent to me, and I picked up on other animals quickly as my career grew. I’m the family/friend who’s the go-to for behavior/training tips, grooming, and overall dog knowledge! For me, when it comes to animals, everything boils down to proper communication and building a healthy, safe and understanding friendship with them. Animals are complex, and there’s so much more to them than meets the eye. One of my favorite things is building relationships with “difficult” animals over time, understanding them, and helping their owners understand in the process. I recently worked for 6 months doing 25-100 nail trims per workday on every type of dog you can imagine. I had many repeat clients who had been denied by many trainers, groomers, and even vets. Some were able to wean off calming meds over time, and rebuild their understanding of what a nail trim needs to be. I’ve worked with difficult dogs (and cats) in so many contexts and situations over the years - I’m willing to tackle just about anything! I love bringing light to and addressing the root of the problem - not just temporary fixes. I’ve had dogs my whole life, and I always knew they’d be vastly important to me. At 16 I started training my Lab, Bear, and it took off from there. I worked at a corporate daycare moving up to the manager position over around 3 years. I did grooming, dog introductions, yard management with up to 25 dogs, overseeing all care, medication administration, reception, marketing, etc. When I was around 19, I started working for a well known trainer/sitter and friend in the snohomish area. I learned how to approach more difficult training cases, manage a small business, and interact with all sorts of dog personalities. I did walking and Housesitting, as well as 1-on-1 dog training. I tackled reactivity, impulse control, leash manners, off leash obedience, behavior modification, and more. After stepping away from training for a bit to expand my experience, I worked for a grooming company for about 6 months doing nail trims, anal gland expression, and ear cleaning. I worked with LOTS of dogs who hadn’t ever had a successful nail trim, desensitized regulars, and introduced puppies in a playful way. I ended up leaving and taking time away from work entirely to focus on my health. I’m starting to get back into the groove of things!