There are a few things I need to know before I watch your pet. My first questions are about the pets health, training, and temperament. I’ll need to know if your dog or cat is fixed, as I only watch fixed pets with a few exceptions. I’ll need to know about any health problems or special care needed in advance of accepting the booking. For cats I need to know if they are indoor, outdoor, or come and go. I like to know what training the pets I watch have, and prefer to have a list of commands, rewards, and reprimands they are used to. Are your pets friendly? Do they like other pets? Does your dog (or cat, you never know) walk well on a leash? Are they food aggressive, or play aggressive? Is there anything you think I need to know? It’s important for us both to be clear on what each others expectations for the stay are, and make sure we are on the same page. And most importantly, I’ll need a vet number and an emergency contact number of someone other than you who will be in the area, in case I can’t get a hold of you.

When I sit with your animals, I let them dictate the nature of the relationship. If they want to be best buds, we’ll be best buds right away. If they are a little more reserved, we take things slow. While staying with me, my four legged or feathered clients and I will try to stay as close to your schedule as possible, so I’ll need to know what their daily routine is. Long term stay dogs will get at least one walk daily, as I am very active. Walks last as long as the dog wants, unless I have any human time constraints. I only walk on residential streets, unless it becomes absolutely necessary for me to walk along busier roads. I carry a dog walkers bag with spare leash and collar, water and water dish, and treats. I never let my dogs meet with strange dogs, and always avoid other walkers. I’m pretty good when it comes to playing fetch or tug-o-war, and I have it on very good authority that my tummy rubs are top notch. While in your home, I will either be playing with your pup, or working on school work or watching Netflix while snuggling your pup. Long term stay cats will get similar treatment, with lots of snuggles and playing. Other animals’ care depends on the individual animal and owner. When it comes to overnight stays there are two options. I can sleep in your home, and be with the pet except during school, work, or other obligations. For a sleepover I will need bedding, kitchen access, and the WI-FI password. If your pets are comfortable being alone for longer periods of time, or you don’t want me spending the night, I can sleep in my own home, and spend my time during the day outside of school, work, and other obligations with your pet. This will include a couple hour long morning visit, and a few hours in the evening at minimum, but will most likely see me with your pets for most of the day. I’ll only do sleepovers for stays of a week or less. My daytime stays are somewhat negotiable in price, done during our face to face meeting, and can last anywhere from one day to one month. For one time or recurring walks and drop ins, I will spend 100% of my time with your pet, playing, walking, feeding, and loving them. I do drop ins and walks for 30-60 minutes up to three times per day, schedule allowing. One time walks and drop ins can only be scheduled two weeks in advance, or whenever I get my work schedule for the week. Recurring walks or drop ins are not guaranteed to be at the same time every week.