For Daycare & Boarding in a Client's Home... I like to keep pets on their regularly scheduled meal-times and walk times, so I try to find out what these times are with owners. Being away from pet parents can be difficult, so I try to engage dogs in as much play as possible. I usually set timers throughout the day to make sure we get out into a backyard or patio (or whatever space is available) to play. I usually send a photo text once a day to pet parents and try to respond to owners via texts or calls within one hour of receipt to ensure good communication. I make sure water is refreshed daily. I clean up any accidents right away. I also take detailed notes with any other special requests including: medication administration, dietary notes, brushing requests, treats and anything else I can do to make your pet feel more at home while you're away. I'd also like to discuss any house rules and/or boundaries that you have for me when I am staying in your home to make you feel as comfortable as possible. For Dog Walking... I honestly have less experience with dropping by to walk pets but I know enough from my Day Care and Boarding experience to be very conscious of the energy I bring into a dogs home and I strive to maintain the same level of effective communication that I have brought to other clients. I also have a lot of experience calming a down a dog they are afraid and avoidant. For cats... I'm new to cat sitting but I would take care of any cats like I do my own. I'd make sure the box is completely clean everyday, the water is fresh, food is administered at the usual feeding times and anything else I can do to ensure comfort (like brushing if they find that soothing). I am also conscious of giving cats space and time when I enter their territory. I do have some experience with administering cat medications. I'm also open to bringing in the mail and watering plants if you have a longer stay.