[INTRODUCTION]: I started working through Rover the Summer of 2018 after leaving an extremely stressful USPS job(with a toxic environment) and wanting to do something I'd love. I've been able to supplement hours and income with an after-school teaching job through community education which I transferred here and also love. [FLEXIBILITY]: Rates are negotiable on a case-by-case basis. I've spent a lot of unpaid time trying to create a smooth system within a not-so-smooth app, and the fact remains: every client, every pet, and every situation is different. I lose 20% commission to Rover for every booking. Unbeknownst to a lot of clients, they do not insure me or my property in any manner. The risk is all mine but the reward is not. Now, I am willing to work with budgets but PLEASE be straightforward with me. Don't wait until the Meet & Greet to tell me you want $5 off each walk. I have to factor in gas, time, other clients, vehicle wear, etc., and it's unnerving trying to do that on the spot. I will do my best to explain how I can or cannot make your situation work. Also, I try to keep my clients close which allows me optimal flexibility with last-minute or extended stay scheduling. [EXPERIENCE]: I love all animals so if you have any other pets in need of care, I'm all for it! I have always been a human bed as you can see by my various pictures. I've personally had pet fish(Mordecai & Rigby), rats(Gizmo & Skitz), dogs(Caesar & Sasha), and cats(Parrot). Professionally, I've taken care of reptiles, fish, Guinea pigs, mice, horses, and an assortment of farm animals. I've taken care of Miniature Schnauzers & Giant Cane Corsos-tiny kittens & prowling Savannah cats. An ex had Ember(pit/lab) when we met and got Samson(pit/am. bull) when we moved in together. They are both rescues with ever-changing personalities and have taught me a lot. I have probably dealt with most bad behaviors your dogs may have with those two(dog aggression, hyper food drive, defiance/obstinance, etc.) Any other behaviors have probably been experienced through clients' pets. [KNOWLEDGE]: I have a lot of medical knowledge being that my parents both work for the Mayo Clinic, and I have basically grown up in the healthcare field. Also, I have experience working with seizures, infections, and other ailments. My common sense prevents negative occurrences on my watch though. [WHY ME]? I love and respect all animals. I'm on the Nextdoor app and always check the "Missing/Found" animal posts, check on strays, etc. I annoyed my parents' rural neighbors by bringing their roaming dogs back home. I always try to help out animals and even insects. Tired bee? Here's some sugar water or a safe flower. Sleeping bat? Here's another thing to hide behind. I'm also a Law Enforcement & Corrections graduate who has had(and passed) my share of background checks but hasn't yet determined the best path toward helping others. I've discovered that Rover is now offering the option to pay $35 for a background check which I do not plan on doing after being on the app this many years just to get a little badge on my profile. [FINALE]: I REALLY enjoy the work I do, and I'm super excited to live in the metro. I'm hoping to build a clientele that will enable me to continue this in tandem with teaching. Let me love your animals as much as you while you're away, and if you are pleased with the job I do, please leave a review! Rover Prompt-"How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine?" My teaching schedule is fixed and known in advance so I schedule everything else around it. I travel to area schools which can mean up to a 40-minute commute each way. Rover Prompt-"How do you care for pets in your client's home?" I cannot offer boarding at my current place, and I offer house-sitting services on a case-by-case basis. As for my other services, I will do my best to avoid going where I am not needed. I respect people's privacy in-home and out(hiding keys discreetly, scrambling lock codes, not chatting to neighbors about your life events,etc). I will also clean up any accidents I find(within reason).