I have worked in boarding facilities for a good portion of my life, and one thing is for certain - boarding is not for every dog. Whether your dog is easily overwhelmed, adverse to change, not social with other dogs or simply a homebody who likes to sleep in bed, house sitting is a great option for dogs that don't fit traditional boarding well, and I specialize in it! I've owned, trained and showed dogs for over 25 years and have a wide variety of experience with all breeds, sizes, dispositions and ages. I do have years of experience with reactive dogs, shy dogs, those with separation anxiety and dogs that are lacking confidence, as well as all medication administration. I am very comfortable with cats and other smaller pets. I do have 1 cat of my own (down from 3 a few years ago) and lost my beloved Guinea pigs a few years ago. Have lots of plants? Me too! I love tropicals and I'll take care of your houseplants or outdoor gardens like they're my own! All clients will receive a complimentary initial visit (or "Meet and Greet") with your animals to ensure they are comfortable with me, as are you. Pets need a nail trim? I can do that while I'm there for $10 a pet (please send as Tip after confirmation that service has been completed for each pet). I am away select weekends for dog events. While your pets are in my care, they'd get the same level of love, care and attention my own animals receive. Having their people be away is stressful enough, I want them to feel comfortable, confident and happy to have me care for them. I typically only work 6 hours a day at my regular job so your pet should have as little disruption to their schedule as possible. Housesitting: I essentially live out of your home for the duration of your absence and try to adhere to your pet's normal schedule as much as possible. I treat your home and your pets with the utmost respect and aim for as little disruption as possible. Unfortunately Rover's calendar does not automatically pull holiday specific rates for Canadian/Albertan statutory holidays but holiday rates will still apply on those days.