There’s just nothing like the happiness that our furry friends bring us! They’re always so giving and happy to see us, and their selfless spirit is exactly what inspired me to become a pet sitter in the first place. Taking care of animals is a passion of mine, and I firmly believe that they deserve the same amount of love and attention that we need! That’s where I come in: to make puppy dreams come true and provide them with a caring environment so that they can thrive in the world. In addition to being a lifelong dog lover, I’ve also had a long history of taking care of happy pups! My family has had two dogs when I was growing up (one Lhasa Apso and one Pomeranian), and they were my best friends through and through . When I was in college more than 4 years ago, I joined the Care dot com team to provide sitting and boarding and walking services for people with dogs. It was such an amazing experience and I learned a ton about providing professional-quality care for animals and owners of all stripes. All my life I have volunteered at nearby shelters to help walk their dogs and visit them, so working with dogs in need is a huge part of what I do. Currently, I care for an elderly Pit Bull who might be one of the friendliest dogs I’ve ever met! Getting to work with so many dogs has cued me into know that every pup is unique. No single approach works for any two dogs, so I am always very flexible when taking on new pups. I do like to schedule meet-and-greets so that we can start becoming fast friends! On the greet, I follow dogs' cues to see if they are feeling comfortable or still getting to know me. I let them smell me and get all familiarized with me then I will start doing what they enjoy (games, walks, pet-based on their owner's suggestion) to connect with them and form a bond with them. Following their pace, we will continue forming a relationship. I believe that knowledge is power! Getting as much information as possible is the key to a great stay and excellent service. To provide excellent customer service for our little furry friends, I make sure I pay extra special attention to them and get to know them, so I can immediately notice when something is out of ordinary. I also attempt to collect as much information as possible to make sure I keep them comfortable and content. That means getting any and all information related to their likes and dislikes and—especially—their schedules and regimens. To provide excellent customer service for human/their owners, I make sure I maintain open communication with them by sending pictures as much as possible, so they can see just how much fun we’re having together! I also make sure I contact them ASAP whenever I have a concern or question, and of course that avenue is a two-way street!