I have lived around dogs my entire life and am completely comfortable with their social cues, customs, and training. I worked as a kennel assistant for over a year, starting as an intern, and I learned much in the way of special and emergency care for dogs. I have aided in the training of my own year-old 80lb. German Shepherd and she responds extremely well to my commands and position as her alpha, despite prior mistreatment and lack of training by her previous owners. She has become a very well-behaved, yet spoiled pup. I am, most of all, patient with even the most reticent animals. I know how to handle animals that are fearful and/or aggressive. Most just need space, time, and gentle assurance that I’ll never hurt or scare them.