For 8 years I raised an energetic shepherd-husky using positive operant conditioning over which time she earned a certificate as an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and we successfully passed skills tests and I completed written exams to register with Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) as a handler in their Therapy Animal Program. For over 2 and a half years I volunteered with dogs, cats, and rabbits at a municipal animal shelter, where I cared for, exercised, bathed, and fed them, worked with canines exhibiting difficult behavior, cleaned kennels, helped raise funds for the program, and served as an adoption counselor to qualify and coach new owners through the process of rescuing a dog. I was highlighted in a local newspaper article featuring the shelter, after which I also attended a ride-along with the police animal services unit to learn about challenging and emergency situations. Playful, enriching time with dogs is a lot of fun, but I also carefully tend to senior, injured, or less active ones, and while adjustable across a wide range of behavior I am gentle but consistent on discipline. Since I no longer have my own pet, I’m happy to look after yours, and enforce any rules you prefer. I also practice a vegan diet and continue to volunteer and donate towards causes for animal welfare.