Dogs and I were made for each other. I offer a loving, gentle and force-free hand that has been cultivated over years of experience, so that the dogs I meet may thrive and flourish. My canine care experience includes: -Rescue, rehabilitation and training my service dog Gimli -Studied Dog Emotion and Cognition by Duke University -Former caretaker at a high-volume open-pack boarding facility for ALL types and temperaments of dogs (Columbia Canine Cottage) -Competent administering oral and injected medications, eye drops, ear drops, and injury or surgery aftercare -Competent with special needs dogs such as diabetic dogs, blind and deaf dogs, incontinence, mobility issues, seniors, severe separation anxiety issues, as well as reactive and aggressive dogs -Experience with puppy care and senior dogs -Former canine transportation driver (pick up, and safely transport dogs to and from boarding facility, grooming shop, and their home) -Former dog bather and nail trimmer at Columbia Canine Cottage Grooming- all sizes and breeds and temperaments -Canine abuse rehabilitation and socialization -Walking/exercising multiple dogs at once -10+ years of dog ownership and care Other animal care experience: -20+ years of cat and kitten ownership and care -Bottle feeding kittens and administering medications -Rabbit care experience (previous owner of 3) -Rodent care experience ranging from mice to ferrets to chinchillas and most everything in between -Some reptile handling experience (Snakes, Bearded Dragons, and Geckos. Confident in caring for reptiles in the home when provided instructions -20 years of aquarium and fish care experience -limited bird experience (love birds, and cockatiels) but I am competent I can provide exceptional care when provided instruction -some experience with chickens and roosters