I don’t have my own pet right now but love being around them. I have been doing long term care for a standard poodle for 3 yrs until the owner moved recently. I also have some short term care for other pets and always make sure the temperaments match for caring for multiple pets from different household. I will not have more than 3 pets at a time in my space so that i can provide the best care and attention. For dogs who have socialization issues i will make sure they are not in situations that will increase anxiety or induce aggressive behavior, and on the occasions when that may happen i am very versed in redirection and refocus/deescalation in healthy ways. I live around the corner from a dog park and live in an extremely dog friendly neighborhood and building so guarantee your buddy will make a friend or two on our walks. I have my own private 300sq ft outdoor terrace in my apartment (with dog friendly turf) for pups who are still being potty trained and need to ease into going outside frequently. It’s also perfect for senior dogs and dogs who have a case of the zoomies. I have a large dog crate for dogs in the process of crate training (but most of my guest roam freely about my apartment). My space is very open and loft style and cats love all the places they can climb and explore. I am use to caring for multiple pets with different dietary needs/restrictions and as needed can make customer meals and snack of chicken, rice, blueberries at owners request. You will get pictures and consistent communication on your pet’s day to day activities and milestones. After every walk i clean off paws with pet formulated wipes or a quick rinse in a paw cleaner. For sitting service, I have multiple dog beds and places in my home that pets love to sleep. They are always welcome on furniture and in my lap. There’s plenty of places to roam in my multi-level home . And there hard wood floors so clean up of accidents is simple and easy. If you are practicing a new routine or trying to curb specific behavior I will continue that progress. For those pets needing a bath I typically use lavender chamomile Wahl shampoo and conditioner, but can modify for pets with sensitive skin or your preferred scent if provided. For dogs prone to gunky/crusty eyes and smelly ears in the morning I give them a quick face wash with a damp cloth.