I've been an animal lover my entire life and currently care for three large dogs (50–90 lbs) and one rescued cat of my own. Two of my dogs have been with me since they were puppies, and I've personally handled their training and daily care. I also helped raise a litter of eight puppies from birth until they were 8 weeks old, ensuring they were healthy, socialized, and ready to join their forever homes. Through my experience, I'm comfortable caring for dogs of different sizes, temperaments, and needs, including administering medications and providing extra reassurance to pets who may be nervous or adjusting to a new environment. I regularly take my own dogs on 1–2 hour walks and prioritize both physical exercise and mental enrichment. I also bathe, shave paw pads, clip nails, brush, clean ears and brush their teeth. I have experience with basic obedience training, including sit, stay, leave it, kennel training, potty training, and recall training. When appropriate, I'm happy to reinforce basic commands during visits using treats and positive reinforcement. Above all, my goal is to make every pet feel safe, comfortable, loved, and cared for while their owners are away.