I like to communicate with owners before and during pet-sitting to become familiar with the animals’ typical patterns and expectations. I’ve found that maintaining a close-to-normal routine helps pets to feel calm as they await their parent’s return! I also used to volunteer at an animal shelter, where I was trained in dog and cat first aid, caring for shy or nervous animals, walking dogs that pull or aren’t the best on leashes, and de-escalating interactions between unfamiliar animals. I feel comfortable in my ability to address most anything that could happen during a walk or stay at your home.