Prior to booking, a meet and greet is ideal for a harmonious connection with your pet, and to ensure clear guidelines on how I can best care for them. I also like to know the breed of your dog, so I can do some research prior to the visit. Things I like to know: -a basic idea of your pet's usual schedule for feeding, sleep, and walks, preferably texted or written down so I have a reference to look back to. -vet emergency information, and any neighbor’s number if needed. -your pet's habits, and bad habits: (peeing in the house/biting -any special needs your pet might have. -if your pet has never been sat before as they may act differently in such a situation.

With pet care I obviously follow your directions first, but here are some generalities. With cats, I know things are done on their time depending on their mood. So I start by letting the cat smell my hand so they can get more comfortable, and if permitted, offering them a treat. I then check their water and food. Then see if they are in the mood for cuddles or play time with their favorite toys, or if they need food. I know generally cats seem to like to do things in the order of: cuddles, play, food, bathe, alone time. For playtime, I adjust the intensity depending on the cats age. I know that when older cats lose interest in chasing objects they still receive a lot of mental stimulation by watching a toy dancing around. I like to talk a lot to your pet. It makes me feel more connected and engaged with them and they seem to really like it too. I enjoy sitting on the ground with them for cuddles or play if that is something they like. When caring for dogs. I like to greet them with a healthy treat (if allowed) and reciprocate lots of affection if they are very excited. After some loving attention I see if they need a potty break, and check their food and water. On walks I allow dogs to sniff at their leisure. I learned that when they’re smelling the smells it’s like reading a novel. Of course I also move them along faster at times for steady exercise as well. When a dog pulls too hard on a walk, I stop until the dog stops and then we remain walking again. And possibly give them a treat.This really helps the dog understand that I’m in control, incase they want to chase something enticing. We would play catch and/or tug of war, making adjustments on intensity, depending on the dogs age and needs.