Please note - I can only host dogs that are 25lbs and under in my home, yet I do offer check-in visits for any size/breed dogs, and cats. I am also periodically available for house-sitting in your home (Locally, nation-wide, and internationally) - feel free to inquire even if my House-Sitting section is showing ‘away’. I was born & raised in Israel by serious animal lovers and so naturally, I became one myself. From a very young age our house was full of pets (cats, dogs, birds, bunnies...), and I started pet-sitting when I was 12. It was my first paying gig and I continued doing it on the side ever since. As a young adult I volunteered in 2 shelters in Israel, and more recently, in 'one tail at a time' in Chicago. As a result of being around dogs and cats my whole life, I gained a lot of experience; I’m good with reading their body language, understanding warning signs, training for specific commands (sit, down, stay, drop-it, come, go-get-it, etc). I feel comfortable working with senior dogs, puppies, dogs with anxiety (on a case by case basis), eating issues, or other medical or emotional issues. I have no problem with giving oral medications, yet unfortunately, I’m not comfortable with needles. Although I do have experience with reactive dogs, I am no longer comfortable walking large reactive dogs, as it has proven to be very challenging when their owners are away for more than a day, even after successful meet and greets. I understand that all people, dogs, and cats are different. I will love your fur babies as my own, yet you know them better, so I will follow whatever instructions you provide me with and do my best to keep their schedule as it is at home or when you are with them. I know every animal lover feels the same, yet there’s nothing else that fulfills my heart with so much love as these little furries do, and it shows every time I'm with them. My ultimate goal with every pup guest is to give them the kind of love and care I would want my own pup to receive when I am away.