I am bonded & insured as a pet sitter; I keep animal first aid books in my car, as well as an animal first aid kit, I always have my phone on me for internet use should an emergency occur, I have trained myself in doggie CPR & the Heimlich Maneuver using books & internet resources, and I know where the local emergency pet hospitals are located. I make sure I know which veterinarian every client uses when I sit, do drop in visits, or walk dogs for clients. I know how to break up dog fights should one occur & carry a bit stick with me in my car, though prevention is always the key to keeping animals safe. I keep dogs on leash at all times in open, public areas and keep them away from other dogs as much as possible for safety precautions. For clients pets, their instructions are my minimum boundaries; beyond that I treat my client's pets as I do my own, as family members and loved ones, who need attention, play time, exercise/mental stimulation, and at times, their space. My own two family dogs are my best friends and the closest thing I will have to children in this life, thus I do everything I can to make sure they are provided for, exercised, kept mentally stimulated, happy, and most importantly, safe. I live on an acre with a double fenced in yard, as my two are diggers, and while they are outside, I keep a close eye on them. When outside in a non-fenced in area, they are always on leashes, as I live near a busy street.