About Eileen

I love dogs! I've been fostering dogs with Secondhand Hounds for a year now. I used to have 2 of my own, a Miniature Poodle and a Shih Tzu, but they both died a year ago, one week apart. They were both 15 years old. Ever since then I've been fostering and it's the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Through fostering I've received obedience training and learned numerous tips and tricks for helping dogs to be successful and to find their forever home. I've learned about leash reactivity and how to avoid it, how to do loose leash walking to avoid pulling, and how important it is to keep them looking to me for direction. I've worked with shy, fearful dogs as well as easy going "I love everybody" dogs. Play time and cuddle time are my favorite things about being with dogs. My own personal preference is to let dogs on the couch with me and sleep in my bed at night, but I fully respect whatever the owners wishes are. My goal is to make you and your dog happy!