Pet owners can feel at ease knowing they have a loving, reliable, professional giving their pets genuine love, care, and attention in their absence. I have both the patience and experience to care for cats & dogs of all ages and sizes, as well as small rodents & some birds. It is very important to me that each pet I care for receives the quality care and attention they require and deserve. My past experiences owning cats/dogs/birds, training dogs, and working in a veterinary clinic have provided me with the ability to determine what each pet needs and the knowledge on how to act in various scenarios. I know it can be hard for many pets to adjust to their family members being gone-especially those with separation anxiety-so I’m conscious of this and do my best to make them all feel as safe & comfortable as possible. I have always been fascinated by both human and animal behavior-ever since I can remember. I have a BA in human psychology, but I have been about learning animal behavior/psychology since I was a child, updating my knowledge to this very day. The past two years, I worked with a dog trainer who has become a close friend of mine. With his help, and his 9 large, beautiful dogs, I was able to witness how dogs behave in a pack setting, allowing me to obtain a truly valuable, hands-on learning experience. Together, we have also successfully worked to correct my own rescue dog’s reactive behaviors on walks and food aggression. Besides my rescue dog, I’ve cared for many dogs with reactive behaviors, & through working with a dog trainer, as well as educating myself, I have learned to read a dog’s body language, which allows for me to understand their needs better when they communicate them. My various past experiences owning and working with reactive dogs have given me the knowledge and awareness of how to best work with and care for them. I previously lived in NYC, where I used the “Wag!” app for dog walking. During this time, I also worked at a veterinary clinic in Times Square for about two years, while also petsitting for many clients that brought their pets in for medical visits. Although I worked as a receptionist, I quickly learned much about animal care, such as: How to detect if there’s something wrong with your pet, how to act in certain scenarios, and preventative measures one can take to keep their pets safe & healthy. Your pets: Boarding isn’t always an option for many pets, so I make sure to provide all of their individual needs in the comfort of their own home. When staying in the clients’ home, I can provide their pets with: feeding/water refill, clean up (related to pet/myself), interactive playtime, walks around the block, to a park, or hiking-& of course-lots, & lots of love. I can also take care of multiple pets at once, so if you have any additional pets in your household, such as birds, small rodents (ie rabbits, hamsters, rats), &/or reptiles (non-venomous), please feel free to let me know and we can make arrangements for their care as well. Additionally, I have a reliable vehicle, and can also take your pets to their vet visits if needed.