Please read in entirety to help everyone find the best match for both our home and your pet(s). Disclosure - Things that are helpful for sitters/walkers/daycare providers Please complete your profile in entirety, including any and all pertinent information regarding your pet. Rover has an excellent platform for owners to detail care instructions and these profiles are very helpful in providing A+ service. We do not accept new clients who have not completed their pet care profiles, who have not provided veterinary contact information, and who are not able/willing to start the sitting/walking/daycare process with a brief meet and greet. It is also extremely important that you are open and honest about your dogs behavior and tendencies. It can be very stressful for a dog to stay in a different home with new, unfamiliar animals, and the more we know about your pet's needs and habits, the better we will be at providing excellent service. New clients will be carefully vetted so as to ensure we can care for your fur buddy to the best of our abilities. My Experience I've had dogs my whole life, from backyard pets to sled dogs, to indoor cuddle buddies. Dogs get me, and I get them. I'll take care of your beloved family member and make sure to treat them like my own. Whether it be a daily walk, a brief play date, or an overnight, I can handle the nuances of the situation and the unique personality of your pooch! Our Home and Neighborhood I live with my girlfriend and housemate, both of which are huge animal lovers. I’ll be the primary caretaker for your dog, but both gals will be more than available to give him/her the attention he/she needs. We have a spacious home so if your pet needs his/her own space, we can accommodate. We also have a fenced in yard but will monitor all guests as I’ve learned that a fence won’t keep the curious ones in, no matter how high! Our home comes with two friendly cats and one friendly dog. If your pet has an issue with either it’s probably best to find another sitter. That doesn’t mean I’m not available to walk your dog or let them out of your home during the day. Our neighborhood is very walkable with a dog park just a few minutes away. We frequent this place, but if your dog doesn’t care for such venues then I’m willing to accommodate. Please let me know if there’s anything unique or special about your buddy and I’ll cater to his/her needs. All animals (humans included!) are unique and I’ll mold the experience to ensure that your family member feels as though he/she is at home. About Us I was born in the Omaha area but have lived in quite a few places in either the US or abroad. I’m a former Peace Corps Volunteer, and now work with youth in the juvenile justice system. My girlfriend and our housemate are both certified behavior analysts, primarily working with individuals with autism. We’ve done a wonderful job of creating a healthy and happy home, both inviting and accommodating. I work daytime hours, 2 minutes from home and can check in with overnight guests regularly. Both my girlfriend and housemate are also home frequently during the day and we are almost always home in the evening. This will certainly be the case if we have overnight guests. Expectations We will welcome new animals into our home and treat them like family. With this intention, we do require your pet be current on vaccinations, housebroken, and friendly with both cats and dogs. We require a meet and greet so our animals can meet yours to see how each respond to one another. I’m certain, if given enough time, Keaton, Pajamas and Petunia will befriend the furry friend in your life! Lastly My intentions here on Rover isn’t to make money as much as it is to provide a meaningful service. I really do love animals and find them to be so enjoyable to be around. My goal is to care for your furry family member as if he/she were my own. I look forward to meeting the dog in your life and the opportunity to make a new furry friend! Feel free to reach out and we can arrange a meeting to see if we can work together! I look forward to hearing from you!