From the age of 7 until 15, I grew up with at least one dog at home that I cared for. At one point, we had 9 dogs! With my brother, I learned how to train them in the basics, like how to sit, roll over, lay down, stand on their hind legs, jump. Although it's been years since I have been a pet owner, those lovely dogs that I cared for will always be in my heart. I have also provided pet sitting for neighbors and friends for many years, on and off (dogs and cats).