I know how you feel. Finding a caretaker for your furry friends can be a challenge. I know because I’ve experienced the nerves of leaving my own pets in both kennels and with sitters. Along the way, I’ve learned a good in-home sitter is the ultimate experience for your pets as well as you. In-home sitting provides for little to no stress, no mess, and happy pets. As a bonus, there’s no need to rush to a kennel to retrieve your pet on their schedule. Your pets will be there happily greeting you when you get home! While you're away, I work hard to ensure your pets are comfortable and well cared for. As a homeowner, I also know trust is important. For that reason, I've undergone an enhanced background check. Look, Rover.com doesn't accept just anyone as a sitter, but I've chosen to go that extra mile for my clients. Over the years, I’ve shared my life with several pets (mostly dogs), each with a different personality: some happy-go-lucky, others a bit anxious. I loved them all as precious friends. In fact, I’m so enamored with dogs that I studied with Absolute Dogs to earn my Certification as Concept Dog Trainer. If that sounds complicated, it may be better said as I’m a Life Skills Coach for Dogs. This new and exciting approach to Dog Training goes beyond the sit, down, stay commands of even positive reinforcement training. That approach takes you only so far while Concept Dog training teaches Life Skills to Real Dogs, dogs like yours. We do this through special games that give the gift of Confidence, Focus, Impulse Control, Closeness, and a number of other key skills. Simply put, dogs learn what is expected of them and they in turn, make good decisions naturally. These cleverly designed games encourage dogs to learn through 100% positive reinforcement. Dogs love these games and they learn them quickly. Better still, you don’t need any special equipment. Best of all, it’s fun, easy, and seamlessly blends into your daily activities. I’ve studied for 2 years with the largest dog training facility in the United Kingdom. Better still, I remain in contact with a global community of amazing mentors and peers. We brainstorm new ideas all the time to design new games and ways to have fun with our dogs. Best of all, I have the training to work and interact with nearly all dogs, even dogs that struggle with reactivity or other troubling behaviors. In fact, it was my own dog who suffered from the inability to settle that led me on this journey. I witnessed small miracles as we learned together. Today, my Tasha is confident, happy, and skilled in the ways of my lifestyle. You may be wondering why I’m highlighting my training experience. Well, because dogs quickly learn to trust me and that matters when you’re away. As an added bonus, cats are often interested in these games, too. If they’re pals, we can even play as a family. My goal is make this experience enjoyable for your pets as well as you. I guarantee to send photos and a detailed note at the end of each visit because it helps to know how things are going at home while you’re away. Let’s set up a Meet and Greet. Tell me about your pets and your expectations. If you’re interested in learning more about Life Skills Dog Training, I’ll teach you to a game you can start playing right away. All you need is some of your dog’s dinner and a willingness to have fun. If you prefer to stick to your regular routine, that’s great! Just fill me in on the details and I’ll follow your instructions to the letter. Either way, I’d love to be of help.