My best friend and constant companion growing up was my black lab, Lady. I have had dogs all my life--terriers, Labradors, American Eskimo, Chow mix, Aussie, Brittany Spaniel, Dalmatian, Tennessee Treeing Walker Hound, and others. I communicate well with dogs, and know how to care for them from puppies to elderly. Occasionally I took care of dogs when I owned a cleaning service as a courtesy to clients. I am comfortable with large and small breeds, and cats.