I have had my own dogs for close to ten years now, we've always had them growing up. I have been the one to train and care for them as I got older. I have my own dog but he cannot be at the college with me. I have helped to train, let dogs out, and feed. I bathe my own dogs as well as assisted with others' baths. I am fully willing to come do check-ins or overnights. I will come hangout and play with the pet. If they have toys, those are great, if not just some TLC is lovely. I am comfortable with most all animals. I have received nothing but great reviews from the families I have cared for their pets.