Hi there! I am a certified occupational therapist assistant, and got my bachelor's degree at GVSU in Michigan in 2018. Growing up there were always dogs in our home. When I turned 8, my mom started me in 4-H showing our dogs, it was a great experience. When I was in high school, I volunteered at Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary for 4 years. I worked with a plethora of dogs with various breeds, ages, and dispositions. We really focused on training each dog by reinforcing good behaviors with praise or treats, and a quick, stern "no" with non- favorable behaviors. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and hope to return to volunteering here at a shelter once I get established in my new job. Throughout the years I've worked with more than 20 different breeds, and with dogs aged 3 months to 13 years. I am a huge dog person, you can definitely trust that your four-legged family member will be well taken care of.