Professionally speaking, I worked at an emergency and specialty hospital for 2 years. There not only did I learn valuable skills in handling animals, but I also learned how to perform CPR and how to recognize a medical emergency. Next I worked at a doggy daycare that was privately owned and took in dogs of a variety of temperaments and medical needs. I monitored play groups by observing body language and watching for potentially escalating behavior. Personally speaking, I was raised on a farm with a variety of animals. I rescued my first foster dog about 10 years ago when I was almost 30. She still lives with one of my friends and is a spoiled dog in the perfect home. Once I met my spouse over 6 years ago, we started our own animal family together. She is a critical care licensed veterinary technician in a local specialty hospital. I came along with two dogs of my own, they came along with a dog that was untouchable when she was adopted. I was lucky enough to be the second person to earn her trust and now she is just as much my girl. Since we have adopted a 9lbs pomchi who tried biting us in the parking lot when her previous home was moving out the country. It was a very scary event for a little dog; she needed a total of one chicken nugget and patience but now I get to see the trust in her eyes. We have 2 cats who came from PAWS and 2 cats who were found in a park. Then we have our leopard gecko, corn snake, and ball python. We previously had rabbits who have since moved on. With 4 years of professional experience and 35 years before that of personal experience, I am comfortable with all animals and excited to meet yours! I am a believer in low stress, force-free handling, and I accommodate to the individual pet's needs and boundaries.