I have been fortunate enough to grow up with all kinds of pets, including small, medium and large dogs, cats of the fluffy and not-so-fluffy variety, bird and more fish than I could possibly recount. I currently have a 4 year-old Miniature Aussie Shepherd, a 1 year-old Miniature Schnauzer, a 3 year-old Russian Blue cat and several fish. I am well versed in various training styles and have, with the aforementioned puppy, recently been immersed in training research and practice. I also also have experience with special needs dogs, as my Miniature Shepherd suffers from a range of anxiety-based disorders. I really do love spending time with creatures great and small, and can't wait to meet your furry, feathered or scaled friend!