Boarding, at my home: Pets who board with me are joining an already calm, established household — I have a Doberman, a Cavachon, and a cat of my own, all easygoing and used to sharing space. New pets are introduced slowly and on-leash, never left alone together right away, and I keep watching how they settle in before giving them more freedom around the house. Feeding, walks, and any medications follow the exact schedule the owner gives me — I don't improvise on that. House sitting, in your home: I keep everything as close to your pet's normal routine as possible — same feeding times, same walk schedule, same house rules — because consistency is what keeps a pet calm when their person is gone and a stranger is in charge. Before you leave, I confirm emergency contacts, vet info, and anything specific to your home (door locks, alarm codes, where supplies are kept), and I leave the house exactly as secure as I found it. Drop-in visits: Safety starts before I even walk in the door — I confirm entry details and any pet-specific quirks (skittish around new people, an escape risk at the door, etc.) with you ahead of time. Once inside, I follow your instructions exactly for food, water, medication, and litter or yard needs, and I don't let a pet outside unsupervised unless you've told me that's their normal routine. Dog walking: Every walk is on-leash unless you've told me otherwise and the area is secure — I don't take chances with a dog I'm responsible for. I walk my own two dogs twice a day, every day, so this isn't a routine I'm learning on the job — it's one I already live by. One flag: I wrote the boarding section assuming introductions happen on-leash and that off-leash time depends on your setup — I don't actually know if you have a fenced yard, so I kept that vague on purpose rather than guess. Tell me and I'll make that line more specific.