Your dogs (and cats) will quickly trust and relax around me. I give off a calm, grounded and easy-going energy that they pick up on. But I am also very conscientious about details like feeding, grooming and medications, and keep in touch with owners so they can relax and enjoy their vacations. My ex-wife created a Pet Friends sanctuary and adoption agency on our property before our small town had a humane society. So I learned to relate to every kind of dog and cat, and developed lifelong friendships with the ones who weren't adopted. I am a friend of Best Friends animal sanctuary in Utah and a member of the Kauai Humane Society. 10% of all my pet-sitting earnings are tithed to these organizations. During the school year I teach technology and engineering to high school students. That means I need to be at school in Lihue from 7:30 to 2:30 most week days. I have a nice weekend camper van so I do not need to sleep inside unless you and your animals prefer it. I have worked as a night-time security guard and know how to handle any unusual situations with diplomacy and care. I am also a skilled, experienced and honest handyman and carpenter -- that additional service is $60/hour. In general I am a quiet, confident, calm and reliable presence in your house while you are away.