I will start off by saying that though Ive only been a caretaker on rover for about 2 years, I have a lifetime's experience as a caretaker and nurturer of many different animals. I have loved my experience and learned a lot in my short year with my fellow care-takers. I've also learned a lot from different sitters and client's feedback. On an added note; in order to better myself professionally and as a human being, I have sought to learn through articles in magazines, constructive criticism from owners, a lot of podcasts and tutorials and books, most importantly from working with each furry friend I have had the pleasure of booking. Being a natural caretaker and mother, I go into each situation with an open mind, willingness to learn more, and a compassionate heart. I am highly attentive and often just work with one pet or a family of pet's at a time, so they can get my full attention. The fur-babiez have my undevided attention, while i keep a calm demeanor and relaxed armosphere to put them at ease and they usually warm right up to me. They seem to always know that I am responsible for them when they are in my family's home! I have a dog at home, which will give your pet someone to play with, If I am boarding or providing daycare from my home. I am fully invested in your beloved pet's well-being and happiness. Absolutely a great value for your pet at a very reasonable price. I do provide feline care and I am able to keep felines separated from dogs with a gate at the bottom of my stairs, an other gate and a play pen. (If needed) l know it can be stressful for both the pet and the owner of a pet, to be split apart. I am one you can trust to be gentle, playful, respectful and motivated to meet my client's specific needs. I have a lifetime of experience. For starters, from as young as twelve years old I walked my cousins pit bull sasha, and at 15 I lived with a jack russell and pug named bosco and hannah. I approach the transition from fur-parent to myself as primary caretaker, with sensitivity, reliability and a sense of a fun retreat for the pet, while assuring them, sometimes, that their owner won't be away for ever. I have even skyped with pet and pet-parent when they missed each other lol! From recurrently walking a senior, tiny poodle weekly, to dropping in on felines while their fur-mom was on vacation and feeding and cleaning up, to house sitting two great pyranese pups for over a week and a half, to boarding a huge 3 year old great Dane for a long weekend, and providing care for other breeds in my own home, I have an eclectic range of experience caring for all pets of all shapes and sizes.(and ages) I even provide daycare to a Chihuahua named bella! I have also house sat, done scheduled dog walks and drop ins. I have my own pet, named peanut, a havanese/MAltese mix, whose fur requires constant brushing or it will knot. I have a little playpen to make the smaller pups feel safe, a snuffle mat, balls, tug of war rope, two different sized kongs, balls, chew toys, puzzles, beds and treats and comfy spots. I get barkbox, so that subscription allows me to have a well rounded abundance of toys which are always fresh and clean. If a toy is damaged, I don't think twice about tossing it. I love taking pets for long hikes and walks, whether I'm dogsitting a my house or yours. All breeds and ages welcome. And I'm sure to take extra care with puppies, senior and special needs dogs. I also have experience, having had cats and dogs all throughout my life. I even did a clicker-therapy training course. My ultimate goal is to make every pet around me, feel and be: safe, happy, comfortable and at home with me. I always make sure pets get plenty of water and bathroom breaks, which can sometimes be before I start getting my fourth grader ready for school! they can be crated if you provide, or they can sleep with me, whatever your preference! I care for my own Havanese on a daily basis, which includes grooming, feeding, bathing and walking. While your pet is in my care, their well-being, health and comfort is my number one priority. My havanese mix gets along with all dogs and cats but if your pet does not get along, I can put up gates. I will follow whatever diet you have for your dog but have plenty of treats of my own. I also have first aid tools and tools and activities to keep the dogs happy and occupied. I will accommodate each dog according to their own routine as every dog is different with a unique personality and different needs. I can walk dogs, carry small dogs, Of course it's a given to get the basics out of the way: make sure they are fed and have unlimited fresh water, and frequent bathroom breaks. I'm always sure to clean up after the pet and myself. I can bathe dogs and definitely gate them up and let them run, and play ball.what i do is my passion and i do it with my whole heart, and i will make these dogs happy dogs! In addition I think it's important to note that, though my yard isn't gated, I do have a line that dogs can play fetch on. with each experience I walk away with a new perspective sense of humility and gratitude. Becoming a rover sitter allows me to work for myself in a way, while it's also thereputic for my son and myself, in an age where technology rules all and it's hard to slow down and get back to connecting with the infectious smiles and loyalty of a dog, or the many different, sometimes perplexing behaviors with cats. It's a great example for my nine,-year-old, to be kind to animals and show him I can support myself in this way. It teaches him responsobility and empathy, just to observe the kind gentle manner in which I interact with pets. I believe the rover sitting job has brought us closer together in so many ways. My white poodle mix also enjoys the socialization! I'm known for watering a plant or two while dropping in/housesitting. One family had me feed their axolotl! So I'm no stranger to special requests. And don't worry, I send lots of vids and pics (unless it would disrupt your trip, and you request a limit/specific times, or just otherwise)