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I have worked with and around animals for 5+ years now and LOVE it! I graduated from Texas Tech in 2022 with a bachelors degree in Animal Science with a concentration in companion animals. I currently work as a receptionist at a vet’s office in Arlington but before that, I worked as a vet technician for 4 years at a different clinic. My degree was mainly focused on animal behavior and training, so I have a good knowledge base on best practices when it comes to dog training and behavioral issues. When I was in school, while working as a vet tech, I pet sat for neighbors, friends, and clients, so I am very confident with all kinds of breeds, taking care of the elderly kiddos, and administering any medications including any injections if needed. I am also comfortable with giving baths and nail trims if needed, and can also take your baby out on a walk or throw the ball in the backyard to get some exercise! My family has always had animals in our home since I was a kid from hamsters and guinea pigs to dogs and cats. I LOVE all animals and your pet will LOVE me! I am smart, hard working, and responsible. I can't imagine not having my dogs in my life because they just bring you so much happiness to your soul. I treat my dogs as members of my family so I would definitely treat yours the same! What you can expect from me is to be on time to every visit, make sure they go to the bathroom several times a day, and make sure they have plenty of food and water. I can spend time and play with your pets or just relax and give them affection depending on what they are needing while I am with them! I also offer free bathing and/or nail trimming for dogs that are short haired (no thick/long coats or doodle breeds) if you schedule a booking with me for at least 2 weeks. You must have your own supplies like shampoo, towels, nail clippers, etc. And the pet must be relatively easy to bathe, as long as they are cooperative and tolerate being bathed easily, I can do this free of charge! I also do not charge a cancellation fee for my regular clients who have me do weekly recurring visits, or clients going out of town, unless it is over a major holiday and you cancel within a week of the reservation. A little about my own dogs: I have two dogs of my own. One is a yellow Labrador Retriever named Panda and the other is a shih-tzu mix named Maggie! Panda was supposed to go on to be a service dog for someone else through a non-profit service dog organization called Canine Companions. She was ultimately released from professional training because she had too much “prey drive” and couldn’t focus on her handler in the presence of cats, birds, and squirrels, etc. I was her puppy raiser, and raised her from the time she was 8 weeks old to about a year and a half of age. After she was released from professional training, I had the opportunity to adopt her back! Maggie was rescued as a stray on the streets of Lubbock, TX, while I was still going to school. She did not have a ID chip and I could not locate anyone looking for her, so I decided to keep her. You can see both of my babies in my profile pic! Let me know how I can help you with your babies and we will go from there!