I've had dogs as best friends since I was little, but through the years of moving from country to country and city to city I've had to give them away. Now my family and I have three dogs, my dad has a 1 1/2 y.o German Shepard, my brother has a 11 month old Siberian Husky and so do I but mine is the youngest of the three (8 months). We had a loving and protective black Australian Shepard who passed away two years ago at the age of 12. Over those years my younger sister and brother and I have been taking care of them endlessly so I would say that would count as experience (even if I'm not a certified professional). I know the basic routines of taking care of dogs - feeding, playing, take them out to use the bathroom,walking, etc. I'm always cautious around dogs - what they eat, drink, chewing stuff and especially when its time for them to go out. If you hire me I'll be sure not to disappoint you and your dog baby. :)