I am a full-time dog-walker and petsitter, so my schedule revolves around petcare and it can vary quite a bit. I have a small number of dogs that I typically walk several times a week around midday, and sometimes have a short evening walk as well. During a housesit, I need to be able to leave the house to walk other dogs as needed, but I do have some flexibility and will plan accordingly around your pet’s schedule. During holidays, my daily schedule can be quite busy and I may be in and out of the house frequently throughout the day. Other days, I may only have a couple hours of work outside the house, and can lounge around at home with your pet or maybe even take them on a special outing. Generally, I will spend 16-20hrs a day in your home during a housesit. I ask that any pet can be safely left at home for a minimum of 4 hours at a time so that I can check on other clients or run personal errands. If a pet cannot be left home for 4 hours because of potty habits, anxiety, or other medical reasons, we may not be a good fit at this time. While I do have experience with many conditions that require more constant care, I simply cannot afford to live off housesitting alone. While I may be able to close out my schedule and avoid taking on additional *new* clients during a housesit for an added fee that covers potential lost income, I really value my relationships with my regulars so I can’t be totally tied to the house 24/7.