In general: I am dependable and respectful. I am detail-oriented and follow directions well. My last dog had very detailed needs and restrictions that could seriously impact his health, so I understand the importance of adhering to any needs/restrictions/schedule your dog may require. I put everything in my calendar to keep myself on schedule and punctual. I am happy to give you timely status updates and photos via text/chat so you can be reassured that your dog is being well cared for. At my home: I live in a condo that I own, and my home is still set up for my last dog. I have baby gates on both of my staircases to keep dogs on my main floor, where I can keep an eye on them. My plants are pet-safe and mostly out of reach of pets in hanging planters. My trash can is also at least pet-resistant with a foot pedal lid, and I keep food and other items that pets might find interesting in cabinets behind doors, plastic containers, and/or on shelves out of reach. My condo complex has an unfenced pet area we can visit for quick potty breaks (leashes required), and I also have my own small unfenced deck and garden with an anchored lead if we hang out there. I live in an area that’s also great for longer walks (1-3 miles, walking or jogging), especially when the weather cooperates. At your home: I treat your home the way I’d want mine treated. Unless otherwise indicated (by you, the homeowner), I assume that at the front door, shoes come off and dogs paws are wiped if they are wet or dirty; I clean up any mess I make (or witness your pet make), and in general, I try to leave places at least in the condition I found them if not better.