I grew up in a house full of animals. We had at least one or two dogs and cats growing up, and my siblings and I were responsible for their care. I trained my first dog, Nicki, a Siberian Husky at the age of 12. Being raised with dogs, I've learned a lot about their personalities, how they react to strangers, neighbors and their unconditional love for their humans. I am an avid dog-sitter for all my friends; I usually stay in their homes to make caring for their dogs easier for all involved.