I have watched dogs of all sizes and do not have any breed preferences but would feel more comfortable if your dog or cat doesn't have a violent nature and is easy to get along with. A vast majority of the dogs I watch are large working breeds! I appreciate when my clients leave a detailed note containing information on their pet’s daily routine, vices, fears, medications, past or current health conditions, and allergies. If your veterinary and emergency contact information is not on your pet's Rover profile, then it needs to be available to me during your stay (leaving this information on your note is preferable). This note, along with our chat during the meet and greet, will ensure that I am fully prepared to safely watch your best friend. Please note: Meet and greets are REQUIRED. I was nearly bitten in the face by a very large dog and, for my own safety, I have had to enforce stricter policies. If your stay is last minute (emergencies do happen) and I have availability, I would be fine meeting with you and your pet(s) shortly before your service begins as long as everything is booked and paid for before the service begins. Due to high demand, my availability for last minute services is extremely limited. I keep my calendar updated daily and I strongly encourage pet parents to check it prior to sending their booking request.

I am reliable, thoroughly enjoy staying with your pets, and do not take the responsibility you entrust me with for granted. During walks, you can expect me to walk your dog for the entire time you pay for, walk them along a safe route they are used to, and update you regularly with photos and direct communication. Walks do not cost extra during house sittings or drop-in visits and, if you have an active breed, I am fully prepared to wake up early to make sure your dog is walked before I leave your home. In the past, I have walked pups as much as 5 miles a day, in addition to playing mentally stimulating games with them, to prevent boredom and destructive behavior. During drop-in visits, you can expect me to stay with your dog for the entire time you pay for, play with each of your pets, and feed them and/or provide medication if required. For overnights of any duration, you can expect me to stay with your pets for most of the day. The only reason I leave a client’s home during a stay is to take care of my own animals, provide brief pet-sitting services and meet and greets if scheduled, or run essential errands like purchasing food. Please note that I can no longer provide constant care due to high demand and a high volume of bookings. I also raise registered pygmy goats and have horses as well that need care and house sitting availability may be limited during the spring depending on whether or not I’m picking up a new kid or expecting kids to be born. If your pet requires round the clock care or cannot be trusted to be left alone for at least 6-8 hours, I will not be a good fit for you and I suggest seeking out a sitter that can better accommodate your pet's needs. I restrict drop-in and dog walking services, depending on location, number of pets, separation anxiety, puppy or senior dog care, excessive crating, etc. as much as I can and house sitting clients do have priority over shorter services. However, I do have a full weekly schedule and maintain a route of services M-F that, at full capacity, can extend from 11 AM - 3 PM, or even longer, depending on the volume of bookings. If you are interested in booking a service in this time range, I encourage you to reach out to me but please understand that availability may be limited since most of my M-F clients work full time. I try to discourage pet parents from booking recurring services due to limited availability and the complications that may arise with booking when something comes up (last minute cancellations, extra time, extra days, etc.). Booking one time services is much easier and I promise you that it'll save us both a major headache!