I grew up with a dozen family Great Danes, then Oliver, my 1st Rottweiler, came into my life. 3 years ago, when we met, I had virtually no training skill, nobody I knew had puppy training skills, so we started from the ground up. We spent 10 months radically focused on puppy training. I determined that to mitigate frustration on both our parts, I would intentionally connect with each experience of training — even if it's slower. This way, we learned more together, and felt better doing it. I've been dog-sitting for 10 years. Typically, my clientele includes different breeds of dogs with a cat or two. I have worked with dogs up to age 14. With experience, I am able to spot reactivity in the first stages, and redirect the overwhelm. If the reactivity has escalated, I know how to approach the situation. I empathize with your pet's reactivity. It is not their fault. It is not your fault. Specialties: •large, extra-large •reactivity •grooming •training, especially in walks! •in adolescence •puppy training •senior care •hyperactivity My specialties are a list of specifics I'm not only great at working with, but love to.