I love every pets so I have no breed preference and accept all of them. Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, separation anxiety, medications, requirements in their diet or triggers you are aware of. IMPORTANT: Please note under no circumstances will I use a shock, smell emitting, pinch or prong collars on dogs for walks even if these are the only ones you own. Please purchase a new collar and train or have your dog trained by a professional to walk on another collar prior to my stay/visit. A scared or startled dog can pull and damage their trachea or worse. Most experts advise against aversive tools for walking and training, as they can cause more harm than good. Not only can they injure a dog, but they also stand to halt any training progress. A front-clip harness, head collar, or martingale may be suitable alternatives for training. What I recommend : A basic flat buckle collar lays flat against your dog’s neck and provide an attachment for securing ID and rabies tags. Even if your dog already wears a harness for walking, using a flat collar to hang their identification is still a good idea. Waterproof or rubber collars are good for walks with dogs who like to explore water, they wash off dirt and mud quickly and do not hold smell, while not for everyday use as they can rub sensitive skin they are great for wet rainy muddy walks. Martingale collars, composed of two loops of fabric, these tighten slightly when dogs pull or attempt to break away. They help prevent escape artists from backing out of a collar. Also ideal for dogs with slender heads that are smaller than their necks like Greyhounds, Whippets, and other sighthounds. They can offer gentle control while communicating corrections with your dog through the leash. However, they’re not the best choice for relentless pullers who may fare better with a no-pull harness. Working with a professional trainer can help determine if your dog is a good candidate for a head collar. Plus, they can offer guidance on proper sizing, how to put it on correctly, and how to use this type of equipment safely. A head collar won’t work for every dog, though, and should be avoided with dogs with neck injuries or those at risk of tracheal collapse. Head collars are similar to a horse halter. Two loops of fabric go over a dog’s neck and snout. They offer gentle yet effective control for big dogs who pull. For more info on collars for your dogs and what would be best for your breed and type of dog go to : https://www.rover.com/blog/popular-dog-collars-how-to-in/

Because I will be filling in while you are away, I love to know what your household schedule is like so I can mirror it as best as possible to keep your animals on their regular routine. I am an avid daily walker and take multiple walks a day so I know the Salem neighbourhoods very well. I enjoy taking pets to the forest and even suburban hiking in our lovely city. I love photography and sending photos and videos of the animals I am watching to their owners as much or as little as they request. I try my absolute best to understand and capture their unique personalities when I do this so you can have peace of mind while away. You know your pet best, it's all in the eyes and smiles, I also try to gives you a unique different view of your pets from my perspective and show our adventures together.