My first language was dog. I have lived and worked with many breeds of dogs, cats, horses, and other species, in my lifetime. I am a professional house-sitter, kennel-sitter, dog trainer of 35 plus years. I am also a certified behavior consultant, former Red Cross Animal Emergency & CPR Instructor, and NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician. I am currently teaching the Animal Care Education series continuing education at SUNY ULSTER Fall & Spring Semesters. I just renewed Pet 1st Aid and CPR certification. I teach Pet 1st Aid & CPR, as well as other great classes on keeping people and pets safe and comfortable. I love doing behavior modification, teaching puppies, reaching owners, and the 'lightbulb' moment in both the owner and the pet they love. I bring my positive reinforcement training and working 'from the animal's perspective' philosophy into every interaction I have with experience with your pets. I work with your pet as if it is my own. **IMPORTANT NOTES TO READ** ***Meet and Greets are REQUIRED for ALL services, please plan ahead ****Housesitting with dogs and cats, or cats only, prices can be discussed and adjusted. This platform doesn’t give me ways to price accurately for distance and care..Price adjustments would be discussed at, and be made after Meet n Greet. ***Reinforcing your training on leash and basic manners are an incidental bonus. *** I have a family owned dog training facility, in Kingston, where Day Care takes place. Very limited size groups with constant attention. Schedule well in advance. ***Exotic Pet experience! ***Housesitting is my highest demand, with repeat private clients booking me a year in advance, please consider that when looking at my availability May-Oct, as well as holidays. Out of state housesits are common, though travel costs will be incurred. ***Special services are available by request.