House sitting: I meet most of my Rover clients before I house-sit - to make sure the client is comfortable but also the dog/cat meets me in the presence of the owner to reduce the animal's stress or anxiety when they are gone. When I am house sitting, I usually take the dogs (if allowed by the owner) to a dog park close by to allow them to run around and socialize with other dogs. Or if the dog likes to run, I love taking them on runs with me or long long walks - if you live close to pacific spirit, I love to walk there. Usually, on the first day of walking with the dog, I practice recalling so they recognize my voice and know to hear it (if off-leash). If we go out and the dog gets dirty, I make sure to spray them down or give them a bath and dry/brush them after. As owners, I am sure sometimes you are nervous about a stranger staying in your home - I am a very clean and tidy person and super respectful of your place. Any place I house-sit at, I make sure I clean everything prior to leaving, put the towels for washing, the bedsheets for washing, etc. Drop-in visits: I also meet my client's prior drop-in visits. If it's a dog, I take him/her out for a walk and then give him/her lots of pets during the remaining time. If it's a cat, I love love to cuddle with cats and if it's multiple days of drop-in visits I make sure to brush the cat. Dog-walking: I also meet my clients prior to the dog walk. I make sure to find out all the necessary triggers the dog might have to avoid conflicts. When walking dogs, I like to use positive affirming words with them, for example, if they pee I say good girl/boy or if they do something funny, I will comment on it - it helps me create a better bond with them. Finally, I keep constant contact with the owner by sending many photos and messages about how the animal is doing. Boardings: I can board cats. I currently have a cat, so your cat would have to be okay with other cats.