Service Policies: All services require a meet and greet before the booking begins, pending extenuating circumstances (such as a medical emergency, another caregiver stepping away from duties while you are gone, etc). Please keep this in mind when requesting services–I will most likely not be able to accommodate a new client for a same-day booking. *Drop-Ins* Drop-in services include all care necessary, including a walk, playtime, feeding your pet, watering plants, and taking in the mail. These drop-ins can be tailored to your needs and schedule. For dog owners who are on vacation, I require a minimum of 3 30-minute drop-ins for dogs who are free-roaming or have a space larger than a crate to spend time in. For dogs who are crated when alone, I require 4 drop-ins, one of which must be booked as an hour to give your dog adequate time to move around. For clients with cats who are on vacation: I require a minimum of one drop-in per day. There are many things that can go wrong in a 48-hour period, so at this time I will not accept visits every other day or every few days. *Walks* All walk clients must complete a trial walk with the owner present. I ask that all animals have proper walking gear; whether it be a properly fitted harness, a training device such as a Gentle Leader, or otherwise. Any clients who do not provide appropriate walking gear will be walked on a slip lead. Retractable leashes will also not be used, and will be replaced with a traditional flat leash that I will provide. Dogs who are able to demonstrate loose-leash walking for the majority of their walk (sniffing is fine, and a little pulling is understandable) can be booked at the regular rate. Dogs who have had no formal instruction on leash manners and display behaviors such as severe pulling, biting the leash, moderate to severe reactivity towards other animals, etc will be booked at my training rate, which is $40/walk, until these behaviors are managed. I am more than happy to work with your dog on behavioral issues during walks, so please let me know what you are working on. *Housesitting* Housesitting is an all-inclusive service that covers all of your pets' needs, including walks, sleeping at your home, and light maintenance (pool care, plant care, trash at the curb, etc). At this time, I am unable to provide constant care for housesitting clients. I have students in the afternoons and evenings and other petsitting clients sporadically throughout the day. My housesitting rate includes 10 hours overnight (generally from 9/10pm to 7/8am) and an hour midday, which can be broken up into a late morning and afternoon visit depending on your dog’s needs. When I have extra time, I spend it at your house; however, during busy seasons, these are my guaranteed hours! House sittings that occur over the weekend can expect more time spent at your home. If you have any concerns about my schedule, please reach out and I can let you know more specific details about the dates you have selected. If your pets need more than the time listed, we can discuss booking additional time at my constant care rate of $20/hour. This is great for anxious dogs or those who may need additional care due to medical needs.