My experience with dog care starts with my own. I had chihuahua/rat terrier mix named Jinx. I first got her when I was 11 years old, and she was one of the most rambunctious puppies in the world. She was always so full of life and energy, so I definitely have experience under my belt for a dog on the crazier side! Of course the basic care of walking her, playing with her, feeding her, picking up after her, bathing her, as well as helping her to take her medicine. As crazy as she was she was a very mellow, and loving dog. Although there was one thing that set her off, and that was fireworks. Because of that, I have some personal experience on how to calm a dog down during moments that are frustrating for them. Petting them, soothing them, trying to talk in a calm manner. Even taking them some where away from the chaos helps a lot too! My next experience with taking care of dogs was when I lived with my Uncle. He had three dogs that were a little more high maintenance so that included two 30 minute walks a day, a very fancy specific diet, and medication. One of the ways that experience helps me is because I know how to walk three dogs at once! Another way that helps is because one of his dogs Max, was super grouchy and not really fond of anybody, especially men. He unfortunately had to be put on doggy Prozac because of house angry he was becoming, but that helped me a lot more to learn how to work with a dog with anger issues. My uncle also had a dog named Betty, and she only had three legs, so I am aware on how to accommodate a dog that can need extra assistance. My most recent puppy care experience was doggy sitting a Chihuahua named lucky. He was a cutie, but very spoiled. We of course went on walks, and spent pretty much all of our day together! The thing that set Lucky apart though was the fact that he absolutely hated his picture being taken. Whenever he saw the camera in his face, or heard the click that the camera makes from your phone when you take a picture, he would freak out and run away. That taught me that dogs have boundaries just as humans do. As silly as it may sound, that dog is camera shy, I now know how important it is to respect a dog the way you would respect any other person. It creates a better bond for you and the dog, and a bigger level of love and trust. Just like if someone is tickling you, and you tell them to stop, and they don’t, you would be visibly upset. Just because we can’t see the dog being upset, doesn’t mean they aren’t. Aside from all my listed previous experience, things that I am unfamiliar with, I am open and willing to learn! For example I do not have much exposure to taking care of puppies, but I have lots of time, and the patience to learn whatever I need to, to create the best experience for you, and your pup! More info: Let me know before hand if your furry friend has any needs, likes/dislikes, or any interesting quirks I should know about! Also feel free to reach out, if you’d like to meet prior to getting together, I am available pretty much any time.