I grew up surrounded by cats and dogs of all breeds and temperaments, and have worked as a dog walker and pet sitter for years. I was a baby when my parents rescued our first dog, and have loved dogs for as long as I can remember. I've worked with multiple dog walking/sitting companies and boarding facilities, which has provided me with invaluable experience, not to mention it's taught me that every dog is unique - every pet has its own needs and wants, and every pet interacts with humans and other animals differently. This experience has helped me learn some of the best ways I can tailor my interactions with different dogs and cats so that anyone I'm with feels comfortable and safe. At the first meeting, I like to spend some time to get to know both the dog(s) and owner(s), and I always ask if a dog needs any special requirements, in addition to questions about the dog's temperament and how it interacts with other animals. Experience has shown me that it's best for owners and pets to get to know the people who will be working with them, in order to create a comfortable and safe relationship for the dog(s), the owner(s), and myself. For walks, I do 30 to roughly 40 minutes including changing their water and giving a treat at the end. For drop-ins, I spend 30 minutes to keep the dog (or cat!) company with any outdoor activities (if the space permits) such as fetch or tug-of-war, along with changing their water and feeding them. I prefer to have poop bags provided, but I can also bring my own. For pet sitting, I like to have information such as a schedule with the walking and feeding times, as well as any other household rules and details, and emergency contact info. At the moment I am only available for pet sitting during weekends, though if it's an emergency during the week feel free to message me and I can see if my schedule would allow for it. I've walked dogs in all kinds of weather and environments, if some pets like to get down and dirty when they go outside, no problem! I'm always happy to spend any extra time needed to get your pet nice and clean before leaving. If needed, I will ask for any towels or supplies to use that the owners are okay with sparing. (TEMPORARY UPDATE!!) For the time being, I will not be accepting large breeds over 100lbs until April 30th, then afterwards will be taking Maternity leave until further notice! If you need any recommendations, I also work alot with my husband who has helped me with many clients! Please feel free to reach out for any details, I would be more than happy to work with anyone needing a sitter!