About me: I have 10 years of being a formal pet sitter and dog walker, and 30 years of being an animal appreciator and lover. I grew up with animals of all kinds in my home (cats, dogs, birds, fish, a tortoise, a pair of guinea pigs, hamsters) and have always felt them to be members of our family. After becoming ill in my teen years, my recovery began with taking my dogs to the park everyday. Getting out in nature and seeing the joy in the dogs and owners as they interacted sparked a new passion from me. I finally found a place where I was enlightened, curious and filled with joy, which took my mind off of the pain. My fascination in dogs grew as I observed them individually by breed, by their interaction, their expressions, their personalities, their preferences, how they communicate, their ability to live in the moment, be true to themselves, and their genuineness. I find joy in researching and learning more about different breed types and ways to approach working with dogs. My style is calm, loving, empathic, professional, timely, detail oriented, and creating a real, true, deep friendship/connection with each pet. Work ethic: My work is about both you (as the owner) and I (as the sitter) working together to put your pet first. When you need to leave I will step to provide continuous care and companionship as you do for your pet. I believe that animals are individuals who have personalities and health needs, deserve love and respect just like humans, and that they are a part of the family. In my work, I focus on first taking the logistical details of your pet - I would like to get to know their individual needs, daily routine, how they interact with people and other animals, how they like to be touched, how they like to play, and any behavioral things they are working on. I am very flexible with my schedule and have constant communication with owners through text, phone, and email. Most importantly, I send lots of photos! I provide exercise, love, petting, socialization, my full attention, discipline, and my full self in order to foster their individual growth. Cuddling, eye connections or soul connection, brain stimulation and me talking to them as an individual fosters our trust and communication in our friendship. I honor both their animal instincts and their domestic instincts. If I am on an extended stay with your pet, I don’t leave them alone for more than four hours. Work experience: I have 10 years of professional experience in dog sitting, dog nannying, dog walking, cat visits, special needs, seniors, breeds of all size, administering medications, pick-ups and drop-offs and pet taxi. Including raising my own lab puppy, did all the training and fully certified as a service dog team through Handi-dogs Inc, who helps me with care and training other dogs also, she’s a fully neutral dog who will correct and adjust her play and knows when she is working. I enjoy going on individual walks with your dog, on or off leash, or going to the dog park and fully engaging with your dogs and others. I also enjoy cuddling and laying on the couch with them for hours, keeping each other company, hiking, playing with favorite toys, photo shoots and more! I have experience volunteering at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco where I did inventory, dog care, dog love and attention, bathing, light grooming, learning about medications and conditions and fostering a senior dog with special needs. The basic dog behavioral techniques I use are to be calm and assertive, not forcing blame, time-outs on leash, walking away, not coddling yet showing care for their well being and safety. If any altercations happen with your dog and another, I will assess each dog’s body and if they seem like their self or not, exchange information with other owner or walker and call you immediately to tell you what happen and ask you how you would like me to handle the dog’s care from there. I have 3+ years of experience volunteering at Handi-dogs in pet classes, service dog and therapy dog training classes. I am great at what I do because of my heart, passion, and interest. I create long lasting relationships with the pets and their owners. I have become family with past clients because of our mutual love and care for their pet family member and because of the trust and happiness of their pet with me. Canon of Ethics to work by: 1. I am a professional. 2. The pet always comes first. 3. Every animal is a unique individual, just like humans. 4. I am always aware. 5. Education is never-ending.