5.0

As a pet owner myself, I understand that your dog or cat is one of the most important things in your life and I will treat them as such! I will respect all of your requests to care for your dogs or cats, even the most unconventional. My personal philosophy is to always leave spaces better than how you found them, so I am also happy to help you with minor house chores during my house stay, such as vacuuming the floor, taking out the trash, and wiping down surfaces. When walking dogs, my #1 priority is SAFETY!!! If you book a dog walking session(s) with me, you can be assured that I will be vigilant during the walk with your dog(s) for other dogs, cars, and passerby. I NEVER use my phone during walks for texting, calling, browsing, or listening to music while walking (apart from sending you your requested photos and occasionally navigating on Google Maps). Interaction with other dogs will be kept to a minimum to protect your dog's safety (unless otherwise requested). During the warmer months, I also will always make sure their water bowl is filled when returning to the house. Research shows that sniffing surroundings during walks provides mental stimulation to dogs and increases cognitive function. I am very patient with dogs who enjoy exploring their surroundings through sniffing on walks (the walks are for them, not me!), however I am ALWAYS monitoring them to make sure that they do not eat any foreign food or scraps that will make them sick.