Of course, I need to know feeding and walk times and obviously any special needs. However, I'd also love to know about your pet's personality. What games do they like to play? What's their favorite toy? How can I make your pet as happy and comfortable as possible while you're away?

I tailor each experience to the pet and their area. But in general, it's guaranteed that every pet I sit will get an abundance of love, snuggles, and belly rubs. We'll definitely start the day with an invigorating morning walk and breakfast (the most important meal of the day, whether you're four-legged or not). When walking dogs, I go by the guidelines set by the owner (how long to go, what triggers to avoid), but practice it in a "Choose Your Own Adventure" style. I'll follow the pup's lead where the wind will take them, but try to stick to as much green area as possible. The same goes for midday and evening walks. I'll vary the route over the course of my stay to keep things fresh and enriching. I like to spend as much time in the house with the pet as possible. Not only am I able to keep an eye on things, but I can also be a calming presence for pets missing their owners. I'm happy sitting on the floor doling out head scritches with one hand and working on my laptop with the other. I like to break up downtime with bouts of playtime and a midday walk. The evening usually finds us out for a stroll then dinner. We finish out the day on the couch watching TV or reading a good book. If it's Saturday night, your pet gets to join me as I adventure in my remote Dungeons and Dragons game. After a quick out before bedtime, we go to sleep and get ready to start all over the next morning.