About Jillian

I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in animal science where I gained extensive experience in handling and caring for animals such as dogs, cats, and even large farm animals. Much of my earliest animal handling was with cows and horses so no dog is too large. Over the last 4 years I have worked as a dog walker, socializer, foster, and vet assistant at local animal shelters. In this position, I was trained to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I have experience with fearful/shy behavior, anxious dogs, high prey drives, high enrichment needs, dog and stanger reactive, strong pullers, resource guarding, senior dogs, and administering medications. I participate in regular dog handling and training classes at Pets in Need Animal Shelter. I am currently a dog walker, socializer, and matchmaker at Pets in Need Redwood City and work as a vet assistant at Pets in Need Palo Alto.