My life has been dedicated to my dogs and dog sports since I was in elementary school. I've also done pet sitting, dog training, and dog walking for the past four years. Between these activities I have gathered a wealth of real world experiences that I am always drawing on when taking care of someone else's pet. Because I am a dog owner myself I understand how I would want my animals to be treated if I went away, and I can draw on that understanding to really go above and beyond in my pet care. Animal management is one of my best skills that allows me to introduce new animals to my home while making sure everyone's needs are met and stress levels are kept low. After training and trialing in multiple different dogs sports I have a firm grasp on how to deal with difficult, stressed, or high energy dogs. I often find myself using the same tricks I would use at a show while caring for someone else's dog.