Hi there! I have cared for my own dogs since I was 12 years old and have had 3 other dogs since. I snagged my first pet-sitting gig when I was 13 caring for neighbor's dogs and cats. I started Rover when I was in college and loved it so much that I continued after graduating. I took a short break to volunteer at Muttville but I'm back on Rover and excited to provide the best possible care for your animals. I love getting to know animals and their different personalities, quirks and habits. I understand that, like people, each animal is different. They each have different preferences and needs, which is why I highly encourage a consultation, whether in person or via phone, so I can get to know your pet better before spending more time with them. After all, you know your pet best! I have experience administering most types of medications-- pills, creams, eye-drops, etc. I have cared for senior dogs (my very first dog lived to be 18 years old!) as well as shy, sensitive, anxious or reactive animals. My current dog, Riker, came to us highly anxious from his previous living situation. Through my work with Riker, he has learned to be more confident and comfortable around what used to be his triggers, while I have learned a variety of training methods and tools and understand that each animal may need to be approached a different way. If you have strict training rules, I'm happy to adhere to those to ensure consistency in the animal's routines.