I've grown up with animals of all kinds. I've been pet/house sitting since I was 16 yrs old. I have been a Veterinary Assistant for 5+yrs and love every second of it!!! I work at a veterinary clinic where I get an hour for lunch break so I am able to let dogs out at my convenience as well as stay over if the pet owner wishes. (Lunch hours vary 12pm,1230pm, 1pm) I do request special words used for potty, pee, poop, kennel, crate, bed, hand signals for daily routine as well as list of typical daily routines. (How often do they poop, eat, etc. So these things are monitored). I prefer to dogsit for those that have fenced in yards, pet is able to be latched to some kind of lead that is secure outside, or I take out on a leash/harness or halti. As much as an owner swears their pet will mind me I do not roll with risks of an unexpected spook and the pet take off. I take this extremely serious. I will not feed your pet rawhides, bones of any kind, or human foods (cheeseburger/pork/etc). I require pet owner to have a list of allergies, foods, schedule for feedings if applicable as well as medications, must have veterinary information and informed their primary veterinarian that I have permissions to bring in and discuss any emergency needs for the pet in their absence. Any quirks your pet has regarding behavior or anxiety must be discussed as I want to make this the safest environment and make the experience with me as positive as possible. Please be prepared to provide vaccination proof for ALL pets. If over 1-2yrs old, must be spayed or neutered.