**PLEASE NOTE: I do have a medically necessary Service Dog that will need to come with me for all overnight house-sitting stays. I will require your pets be well mannered and good with other dogs for his safety or I will not be accepting the bookings. Thank you.** What Sets Me APART? -I am a Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter, Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professional, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. This means that I not only have experience caring for pets, but I have been trained and knowledge assessed in multiple areas of animal care. This allows me to provide the best pet care possible and ensure that your fur-babies are having a wonderful, stress-free time while you’re away! - I have 15 years of experience with training dogs professionally and for competition level obedience, so I can even offer training services while you’re away! My dog philosophy is SOLELY positive reinforcement, so you will *never* have to worry about your pups being scolded or reprimanded in any way under my care! I am also a force free trainer, meaning I train and treat all animals with my no pain, no force, and no fear policy. For this reason, I will not use any prong, choke, or shock collars on my visits. If you wish to use them yourselves, that is up to you. But please understand that they are firmly against my science-based training methodology. -I have 4 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and have basic animal first-aid knowledge. I can administer ANY medication type (including injections!) comfortably and soothe minor wounds if necessary. ~*~*~*~*~ What My Sitting Visits Will Consist Of: When watching your pups, I will make sure they get as much exercise and play time as they need! This will include walks, outdoor play (on leash if there is no fenced in yard), toys, etc. I understand that different breeds and ages require different exercise levels, so I will adapt as needed for your pup! **Please know, however, that I do work full time so I will not be in the home with the dogs 24/7. My schedule changes from week to week, and some shifts may be longer than 7 or 8 hours. I will not know my exact schedule until 2 to 3 weeks out.** If there are any special instructions I should follow when leaving a pet unsupervised, please let me know! (Instructions may include keeping them crated, closing off a certain room, etc). **NOTICE: My schedule CHANGES. There are some days I am not available mid day, and some days where I work very early or get home late. If your pets require a regimented schedule without flexibility, I may not be the best sitter for your needs. ~*~*~*~*~ About Me: I grew up in a home with dogs and have had at least one dog (but usually more!) in my family ever since the day I was born. I knew from a very early age that dogs, and animals in general, were my one true passion in life. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure the pets in my life get everything they love and deserve. I’ll be honest; I often put their needs above my own! Growing up, I used to show my Border Collie, Lily (whom I still have and adore) in 4-H dog shows such as agility, obedience, and showmanship. This experience is what unveiled my passion for dog training. I started showing Lily when I was 12 years old and have continued training dogs ever since. I currently run my own training business - Raise the Ruff Training. Please feel free to message me with any sitting requests as I am ALWAYS happy to help!