I’ve been caring for animals for most of my life! I grew up in California around animals of all kinds, from horses and chickens to dogs and cats, and have about 15 years of hands-on pet care experience. I also have experience training guide dogs for the blind and doing agility training, which taught me a lot about positive reinforcement, consistency, reading canine body language, and working with dogs with different personalities and needs. These days, I work from home, so I’m able to give pets plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, potty breaks, and companionship throughout the day. I have a 5-month-old Great Pyrenees puppy with dwarfism and some special needs, so I’m also very comfortable with puppies, training routines, medications/special instructions, and pets who may need a little extra patience or care. I’m also a longtime cat person and currently have four cats of my own, all of whom are comfortable around dogs. I understand that cats have very different personalities and boundaries, and I’m just as happy caring for a shy kitty who wants their space as I am entertaining one who wants constant attention. Most importantly, I know how stressful it can be to leave your pets with someone else. I treat every animal in my care like I’d want someone to