Alyssa did a wonderful job caring for my two dogs. I had to go out of town on short notice due to a family emergency. My dogs bark viscously at anyone at the door, but become any visitors best friend as soon as they are spoken to. I was worried that a sitter might be put off or frightened by the initial welcome. Alyssa came over for a meet and greet and was confident and not at all bothered by the dogs' initial reaction. It was clear she has a great deal of experience with dogs and knows how to interact with them. She texted me numerous reports while I was gone and pictures. It was clear from the pictures that my guys were happy. Alyssa carefully followed my instructions about the dogs' care and did not leave a mess with the dog food. She even picked up the dogs' poo in the yard, which I didn't request. Alyssa is professional and genuinely enjoys dogs. She will do exactly what you instruct, stay in contact with you while you are gone and treat your dogs in a manner that they are happy and not at all traumatized by a new care-taker. I could not have been happier with Alyssa and will definitely try to use here again on my next trip. I recommend her in the highest possible terms.