Hi I'm Matthew, Zookeeper by day and avid dog lover all day. I began working with pets at my local shelter where I socialized, trained, and cared for the dogs and cats. I also have experience with fostering dogs with the goal of socializing and acclimating them to living a life as someones companion. I previously worked at an animal inn where i worked with an extensive list of dog breeds from puppy to senior. My job was to walk, play, feed, and involve the dogs in fun activities such as swims and running on a treadmill. Currently I work as a zookeeper which has rounded out my overall animal care greatly. My understanding of animal behavior and observation skills have largely improved through this job. I also take part in training and care of our various cubs which has only strengthened my domestic animal training skills.