| My profile- Laura Caruso: I began working with animals 17 years ago at a boarding facility. Working every weekend and each day after school kept me busy-I was hooked on dogs! During my three years there, I not only lovingly cared for these dogs as if they were my own, but I also learned how to train them. Also working at the facility was a master trainer, I was able to apprentice under him during my time there and learn how to understand a dog’s behavior and how to modify that behavior and most importantly—how to teach the owner these techniques. I followed this tremendous work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts. This degree completed the picture of what I wanted to do professionally. I learned veterinary skills, management skills and gained the experience necessary to enter the professional animal world. While still in school, I decided to begin using my dog training knowledge by starting my own dog training business, part-time, All About Dogs was born! After college, I began working at an animal hospital-mostly in their boarding kennel, but I also assisted as a receptionist and veterinary technician. There I honed my veterinary skills and learned about caring for animals other than dogs. I eventually became the manager of the boarding facility and developed a program for the kennel to be approved by the American Boarding Kennel Association (ABKA) –one of a handful, at that time, in the New England area. Ready for the next step after 5 years at the kennel, I was hired by the Animal Rescue League of Boston to manage their Salem MA facility. My 8 years there completed my animal knowledge in a unique way. Evaluating animals for adoptions into new homes, caring for all types of animals during their stay and physically handling many breeds, species and personalities truly rounded out my animal knowledge. Now on my own as a dog walker, trainer and pet sitter, I am able to offer my clients and their companions an experienced, professional and knowledgeable service unlike any other pet sitting service in the area. |
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