I have owned dogs since I was 12. I raised and bred Toy Poodles for 10 years. My sister is a trainer for "Sit Means Sit" in VA, she trained her rescue to be an emotional therapy dog, and I am training my rescue to be a service dog. I have been dog/house sitting for friends and family for years and can provide references. When I pet sit I always send pics or videos to the pet parents to let them know their pet is happy and comfortable.