I have taken care of pets since I was 10. I have bathed, walked, fed, and provided environment/habitat care for paid clients, neighbors and friends dogs, cats, birds, fish, lizards, snakes, horses, lambs, and pigs. Coworkers and friends have hired me to train their puppies. I have 2 Chihuahuas that live in my one bed room apartment in Charlottesville. I also have a Sheepadoodle that lives in my Crozet/Greenwood home. My pets are polite, follow commands, and most of all loved! They are allowed on the furniture and bed. As adults my pets are not crated day or night. My pets have constant access to food and water. At my Charlottesville home, I take them outside in a large fenced in backyard every 2-4 hours. I have a dog door and they have access to a large fenced in backyard at all times. They go for 30 minute walks 2 times daily. When I care for other's pets I follow the instructions provided by the owner and honor any reasonable requests.