I have been taking care of dogs since 2008 when my neighbors moved in and allowed me to meet their new puppy. As he grew up I was included in a lot of his daily routine from feeding breakfast and dinner, to taking walks after school/work, and cleaning up the yard as he used the restroom, helping him recoup after getting all his puppy shots, adult shots, and neutered. They also included me in his training of basic obedience and allowed me to work with him and cuddle with anytime they were free and I shot them a text to see if I could come over. They then got a second dog and I was older at that time and so my involvement far more this time as I was older and already had an understanding of what was expected. I helped with potty training both dogs, their general obedience, walking them and cleaning the yard as they used the potty. I also was their caretaker when my neighbors went on vacation or had to work later at the office. Everyday after school like clockwork I’d head over let the boys out, make them an enrichment snack if they’d finished the one the got before the owners left, work on some obedience and walk them if necessary and play with them and cuddle them until mom and dad came home. I took care of these dogs from 2008-2017 when they moved away! Then my new neighbors also decided to add some canine companions when they had settled in. I was asked by them if I’d work on basic obedience with their female dog. Which could’ve not been more perfect timing as I was working towards getting my certification to be a dog trainer! So they allowed me to use her to get my certification and we worked together and learned a lot of basic obedience cues, as well as relaxation protocols for dogs that may be anxious or a little scared in new environments. She helped teach me to read dog body language and use that knowledge communicate effectively with dogs when asking them for any type of cue. So now I am a certified positive method trainer, I have experience in potty training as well. I have experience in giving oral medications and feeding complex diets for dogs who have allergies.