Because my father was a dog-breeder and trainer, I have been steeped, from a very young age, in the life of interacting with and caring for dogs. As an only child, this was even more pronounced, as our dogs were always my siblings. I have handled and cared for dogs with breeds ranging from Doberman Pinchers (which my dad bred and trained) to Pit Bulls, Standard Poodles, Chows, Labradors, Aquitas, German Shepards, and German Short Haired Pointers, and pay a lot of attention to the ways that breed affects temperament. I specialize in medium-large sized dogs, and breeds stereotyped as "aggressive" do not scare me (in fact, I have a special affection for these misunderstood creatures!). I have experience not only walking, playing with, and sitting for dogs. I am equipped to administer medicine, and handle emergencies as well. In my history with animals, I have broken up fights between dogs without any major injuries, and I have also been lucky enough to midwife one of my dogs through birth! I work with the understanding that every single dog has its own spirit that comes with its own personality traits, idiosyncrasies, fears, and desires. I am willing to work with you to ensure that your dog is cared for as the unique individual that he or she is. I am particularly well suited to care for rescue animals that have latent emotional issues and post-traumatic stress. I am kind, slow moving, gentle, and very sensitive to their particular needs and anxieties.