Experience: While I may be new to Rover, I’m definitely not new to pet sitting! I’ve been taking care of animals my entire life - having experience with my own family dogs (both over and under 100lbs) as well as friends' and extended family's furbabies. I absolutely love dogs and firmly hold the belief that all dogs are good dogs - even if they might seem a little unruly at times. Special Treatment/Services: Training: I’m not a certified trainer and don’t claim to be one. If you keep my services for long enough that I have a chance to connect with your dog and understand his or her needs, and you would like me to work with them on basic commands I am definitely willing to give it my best shot! I’ve been extremely successful in the past with helping dogs learn their manners while on a leash, and have even been successful at the occasional “sit/shake” routine. Medications: I’m well versed in how to administer oral medications for both dogs and cats, but will not be able to administer vaccines or other intravenous medications. Special diets, flea collars, and pills are all well known to me and I can administer or apply them to your dog with ease. Grooming: I have both hose and bathtub experience with giving dogs a bath, so long as I know which shampoo they use. My mom was a certified pet groomer for several years, so I learned how to properly brush, bathe, and trim nails. If your dog manages to jump in a pile of mud or needs a good brush out, I’ll be able to do those things so long as you have the supplies on-hand. If you would like me to come over specifically to bathe or groom your dog, please note that I am not a certified groomer and have absolutely no experience or comfort around cutting hair or doing specialty grooming services. Car Rides: If you give the OK, your dog isn’t anxious in cars, and the weather is appropriate, I love taking dogs on adventures to parks and other local destinations in St. Paul. It’s great socialization for your dog, and a whole lot of fun! Drop-Ins: I make every minute about your pet until they’re successfully tired out. If they aren’t very active or don’t need much in the way of care, I will always stay for the full 30 minutes just to keep them company and offer lots of affection. If your pet has a feeding time during my drop in, please let me know and give instructions on their meal routine (do they have special food? do they need to do something before they eat like sit or wait? do I take the bowl away at a certain time? etc) so I can make sure they eat and I don't mess up any training you've done. Routines are everything for dogs and I would hate to miss part of their routine out of ignorance. I’ll do my best to keep track of any “accidents” they may have had between the time you left and the time I arrived, and I’ll clean up to the best of my ability. You’ll be the first to know if something unusual is happening or if I need assistance in understanding your dog’s behavior. House Sitting: I have 10 years worth of experience house sitting for friends and family who have both dogs and cats. I'm totally willing to stay at your home if that is what your furry friend needs! While I'm with your pet at home, you can expect that I will keep everything exactly as I found it. I keep my own home very tidy and I do enjoy cleaning, so you may come home to clean dishes and a vacuumed or swept floor, but there's no need to worry about rearranged furniture, damage to your home, or theft of any kind. I'm not that type of person, and I hope to have your trust on that. If your dog has special needs, I'm probably not the house sitter you're looking for. While I do have experience with special needs pets and am more than happy to schedule a Drop-In, my schedule isn’t suited for a special needs pet. Availability: Im a full-time healthcare worker, so my schedule is a little crazy but surprisingly consistent! I keep my availability updated as much as possible to reflect that. The bottom line is this: I adore all types of pets and would love to meet your furry friend!