I'm a Natural sciences, fisheries and wildlife major at Mizzou about to graduate this upcoming semester! I am passionate about all animals which is why I am a pet sitter for my main income. The past 10 years of my life (since I was 13) I have been doing all things from nail trimming, working doggy daycares, petsitting, and dog training. I call myself a “professional dog lover” because I love dogs for a living. I have been a pet lover for as long as I have lived and had all sorts of creatures growing up including 7 family dogs. Getting into the pet industry started with me being the pet sitter in my neighborhood. I then went on to working in local daycares such as South Paw Acres and developed my own clientele. I am now the apprentice of a local dog trainer and owner of Dogwarts. I have around 20 clients in the Columbia area. One thing that sets me apart from other sitters is I have hundreds of hours of experience. In my experience, I have worked with all kinds of animals: seniors, behavioral issues, disabilities, etc... which means I have a multitude of tips and tricks that help to make me a wonderful option for you. My education allows me to understand your animals on a behavioral and biological level that most people don’t understand. In my free time I like to research the best pet care practices. You can trust that I will make sure your babies are cared for and treat them as my own. I can also relate to pawrents with high anxiety that need of lots of reassurance. I don't mind it as I have personally had many senior dogs in my life and currently own a rescue dog that has caused for plenty anxiety. I am up for the challenge and I understand the worry involved with having difficult pets. I am familiar with medications, feeding difficulties, injections, bathing, escape artists, separation anxiety, training, etc...