I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was a child. I’ve always owned 1-3 dogs at a time. My dogs have all lived long lives, one even living to age 17, one 16, 14, etc. I currently have 2 dogs; (Reeva) is 4 years old and Izzy is 2 years old. I have a great deal of experience taking care of senior pets(medications, injections, diapers, etc) as well. My one pup had submissive urination that we have worked through and she doesn’t have any issues like that now. She and I are a Therapy Dog team through Alliance if Therapy Dogs. We visit nursing homes, etc. I’m no stranger to unique issues or quirks our pets may have or that may arise when working with animals. My current pups and I have completed many structured training classes. Both have earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate. We have also taken an agility course to help build her confidence. I was a volunteer for the Iowa Service Dog Program and was a trainer under them. I am part of a dog training club. Through this club I have met owners with the same training goals and a group of us have been meeting(with our pets) in pet friendly stores, parks & pet friendly patios to hone our pets training. I do love cats and have had many in my lifetime. The only reason I do not have cat(s) in my home is because my husband is very allergic. I believe pets are family members and I personally treat mine like they are my children. You can feel confident that I will treat yours the same. Side note: I do have some regulars who after getting to know each other choose to just go through me instead of the Rover App. So those visits no longer show up here. One specifically, I have let their pup out over the noon hour every weekday for over 2 years now and also provide “daycare” on Wednesday’s to give her a break in the middle of each week. I also board this pup at my home when they travel.