I grew up in a home with loving Labradors, and I'll never forget the day my father let me bring home my first pup. Dogs are amazingly loving creatures, and I'd love the chance to befriend canine companions in my neighborhood and help them enjoy healthy, satisfying lives. In my youth, I completed a veterinary internship where I learned a lot about canine behavior, as well as some basic first aid and canine CPR. I've rescued and fostered several dogs of different sizes and ages since -- most recently an elderly beagle named Gucci. Now that I live in an apartment that doesn't allow tail-waggers, however, you can bet I've got a lot of doggy-doting to deliver to your pet. I have experience engaging and training dogs at all stages of life, individually and in groups -- and I'm not afraid of a challenge. In fact, I once lived in a home that had more dogs than humans inside -- a Labrador, an American Bulldog, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and a miniature Pinscher -- and those dog park days with our small pack were heaven. Big or small, all dogs deserve love and attention. When busy days or trips come up, you can be confident that I'll provide both to your furry friend(s).