Experience with senior dogs, dogs going through cancer treatment, rescues & fosters. I grew up with dogs most of my life, mostly through adoption/rescue. I've fostered a couple of dogs in the past as well. I love dogs of all types and sizes. I recently had this incredible black lab named Layla who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. While I trained her how to do basic things like sit, stay, etc., I also trained her how to "throw hands", to back up when I say "BEEP BEEP BEEP", and to stay out of the kitchen (because she was ALWAYS in the way). She also had amazing recall and could hike trails off leash. She knew the differences between her toys and knew people by their names. If I said, "Where's your shark?" she would find her shark toy and bring it to me. She was the best and I miss her dearly. I currently live with family friends who have two dogs (one of which is a foster dog) and two cats that I help out with everyday. I also help my friends walk their dogs when they need the extra help. I'm not a professional dog trainer, but I've hired trainers before to help with the dogs I've owned. That said, I'm not ready to adopt again, but would love to spend time with other people's dogs in the meantime. I know what it's like needing help watching your fur babies and I was lucky to have an incredible support system to assist with Layla when she was alive. I'd like to return the favor. Thanks!