I’ve grown up with dogs and cats of my own my entire adult life. Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to have pets so I worked the not-so-glamorous job as a kennel attendant; the long, cold walks in the winter and the hot and sunny walks in the summer. Picking up poop, learning each dog’s temperament and their unique personalities. Their feeding schedule, medicine schedule, how to give their medicine and I was even taught a little grooming such as ear cleaning, nail cutting and hair trimmings/cuts and what brushes are best for what breeds. Later, I worked in a veterinary office for a few years as a veterinarian assistant and I have volunteered at local shelters in Kansas City. I have minimal dog training experience — I am no expert, but I have continued educating myself as well as the training of my 100+ lb dog, Sutter that I rescued last year and have gained much knowledge and confidence and believe that positive reinforcement, confidence, and high value treats are the best way for training your BFF to become the best version of themselves. I currently own (what I believe to be) a German Shepherd/Great Dane mix, Sutter, my cat, Sushi and have a Golden Retriever pup being added to our family in April! I love them like my own children — don’t we all?! I totally know the feeling of leaving them behind with someone you’re unfamiliar with — it’s SO stressful! I recently experienced this as I had no one to watch my dog and was referred to Rover. I was stressed my entire trip about leaving my babes with a stranger... Although, my Rover experience wasn’t awesome, don’t let that deter you! They don’t all end up that way!! Please know your fur-babies are in the best of care when they’re with me, mainly because you deserve some R&R and I want to help you help them. They will be treated just as if they were my own. I love meeting new faces... especially the fluffy ones. I would love to set up a meet and greet in advance, if possible, to make sure that it is a good fit for everyone. I will love on them, continue training (if you are doing so), go on daily walks, send you daily photos, etc. I look forward to hearing from you and your furry family member soon! Kindly, Paula