Hi Everyone! My Name is Kayla, I’m a stay at home mom and dog sitter. I have over 10 years of dog sitting experience and 5 years of dog training experience. Before I became a full-time dog sitter I was active duty in the army. Now my role is being a mom and homemaker. I’m a spouse to a great soldier; we have the sweetest kids, and a happy Aussie. Every few years we have to move to a new state and I get to expand my business and meet new clients. I’ve been on Rover for about 5 years and have been working full time for 2. I take pride in building my resume of good reviews and would encourage clients on giving honest reviews and consider me in the future and as well as sharing my business. My first year on Rover was a lot of fun. I got to watch myself come out of my shell while also helping people take care of their furry family members. My Husband and I both believe that pets are family, so we like to treat other people’s animals as such too. When your dog(s) or cat(s) come to visit you will be greeted by me first. I like to keep a clean and safe environment for your furbaby so I allow You, the owner, to look around the main areas of the house that your pet will be staying and socializing, i.e. the living room, kitchen, and backyard. I can provide extra supplies if you forget anything, I more then likely have it for your pet (just give me a heads up if possible and I’ll see what I have at the time). I usually try to have my own dog in the backyard or my bedroom when you first drop off your pet. If you have a dog, I like for them to get used to my house and it’s smells before meeting new animals. I try to make other people’s animals feel as comfortable as possible during their stay, whether it’s just a daycare or boarding for a long stay. No matter how much you tell your baby you’ll see them soon, they will feel shy in a new place with new people and new animals. If you have a cat, I will usually set them up in a private room, right now I have a spacious laundry room. Visiting cats may have a little less free roaming than visiting dogs just because cats tend to be more territorial and defensive in a new place. The way that I like to board cats is by giving them their own room with their litter box, a cat tree, cat toys, a window shelf for them to see the world, food and water, a scratching post, and a crate with a blanket inside incase they want a hiding place. Everyday I will put up my dog so that the visiting cat can roam safely around the house without being scared (my dog is cat friendly). After you drop off your baby I will go over your pet’s schedule, behavior, and if they’re on meds. If you are in a rush or if you are not comfortable coming into my home, I can easily meet you outside where we can discuss all boarding needs and expectations and I can walk your pet in myself. In regards to cats, I ask that owners bring them in a carrier to make transporting easier. For local house-sitting, I the client, ask you to allow me to visit your home a day or two before you leave. This is so you can show me where all of your pet’s supplies is, where the sleep or if they need to be crated, things to encourage or avoid, and for you to walk me through your pet’s daily routine. If you have multiple pets then I especially like to know if they need to eat separately or be crated. Some clients have appreciated me staying in their homes, while others have left me a key to just drop in every few hours each day. It is entirely up to you and what would make you and your animals the most comfortable. Just to keep in mind, I do have 2 children and they may need to come with me if their dad is working full duty days, is in field, deployed, etc. Drop-in clients receive all the same care that house-sitting clients do except I will not stay overnight in your home and I will require a spare key to be able to lock up after every check-in. When it comes to bother house-sitting and drop-ins, I leave the spare key on the kitchen counter and lock up the house on the day you’re coming home. I’ll communicate with you when I’ve done my last check in and where I put your key and when I leave your home. For Doggy Daycare, everything is very relaxed. All you have to do is let me know what time you’re dropping off your dog as well as pick up time. Unless I approve special circumstances, the latest pick up time for daycare is 6pm. If you have any special requests such as nail trimming or baths, please be sure to schedule those through Rover. I do not offer those services for free. If you need pick up or drop off services please let me know as well as requesting it through Rover. I do not offer those services for free and will need a heads up as we share 1 family car. We live on Fort Bragg. If you’re an off post, non-military client you can receive a pass at the main gate (All American) as long as your driver’s license, insurance, and registration is current. If you happen to arrive at the wrong gate, all you have to do is ask the gate guard to redirect you. Once you’re at the main gate office you’ll ask for a pass and it’ll take a few minutes. If you don’t have those things to be able to get a pass, you will have to let me know in advance so we can figure out a different plan. Many gates are closed on weekends and holidays, if you aren’t sure what gate to use, please let me know and I can send the proper information. I do not offer military discounts. If you have any questions or concerns for me please let me know in your message when requesting a booking! Thank you so much!