I started caring for dogs, because I was unable to adopt a dog into my home. I like communicating with them and treating them as partners who deserve respect. They bring out my maternal side. I am intuitive, patient, attentive, and conscientious, and know how to attune myself to how dogs feel. I am experienced at massage and working with dogs who are extra sensitive to fireworks and other loud noises. I'm available for day sitting/constant care while doing overnight house sitting. I usually work close to Marta transit. Besides the clients I’ve worked with on Rover for the past few years, I have experience dog, cat and bird sitting for neighbors and friends when they have been on vacation throughout the years. The clients that typically like to work with me consider their dogs as family and are willing to share information about their dog so that I know how best to form a partnership with him, and they like any feedback I can give them from my visit. A good number of dogs I have worked with were rescue or shelter dogs at one time. I take the bus/train most everywhere, and one of the first questions I'll ask is your location to see if it's possible for me. I will take notes during our meet and greet and follow any instructions given by the human parents and treat the owner's home well leaving it the way I left it if not cleaner. We can discuss any additional animal or home requests during the meet and greet. Besides good quality walking, I provide dog massages and/or belly rubs, daily texts, and a follow-up at the end of the visit including pictures.