Risa Johnson

Experienced and compassionate animal care professional with hands-on experience working with a wide variety of domestic, farm, and wildlife animals. Skilled in animal handling, feeding, daily care, cleaning and maintaining animal environments, and monitoring animal health and behavior. Previous experience includes working at a K9 kennel, working on a sheep and lamb farm, and owning and operating a dog daycare and dog-walking business.

Comfortable and confident handling animals of many sizes, species, and temperaments.

Animal Care Experience - K9 Kennel

• Provided daily care and supervision for dogs in a kennel environment
• Fed, watered, exercised, and monitored dogs
• Maintained clean and safe kennel spaces
• Handled dogs with different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and care needs
• Observed animal behavior and reported any concerns
• Assisted with maintaining a safe, calm, and positive environment for animals

Farm Animal Care - Sheep & Lamb Farm

• Provided daily care for sheep and lambs
• Assisted with feeding, handling, and monitoring animal health and behaviour
• Maintained clean and safe animal living areas
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physically active animal-care duties
• Experience handling livestock and working around farm animals

Owner/Operator - Dog Daycare & Dog Walking Business

• Owned and operated a dog daycare and dog-walking business
• Provided safe supervision and care for multiple dogs
• Organized daily walks, exercise, enrichment, and play activities
• Managed dogs with a variety of breeds, sizes, personalities, and energy levels
• Built positive relationships with pet owners and provided dependable, professional care
• Maintained a clean, safe, and structured environment
• Monitored dogs for changes in behavior, health, or well-being