5.0

I can’t take pets in my own home, so I would be caring for them at their own home. I would make sure to check in with their parents about physical boundaries (spaces they’re allowed in, if they’re allowed on the furniture, and any times that I should leave them alone, like at mealtimes, etc.). My primary concern is making sure your pet feels safe with me, regardless of their age, breed, disability, etc. If your pet is hard of hearing or blind, tips that are specific to helping them navigate are great! I like personal details and things that the dogs are used to having when their parents are home. That helps them feel safer. For instance, my dad’s dog Riley will only start to sleep if she is tucked into a blanket and it is covering all but her nose. Then she sighs and goes to sleep. My sister’s dog is a rescue that has severe anxiety. Jax needs to be in an enclosed space, so when she travels, he has a little pop-up tent that he sleeps in instead of his crate. And one of my regular client's dogs are created whenever I leave the house and at bedtime. They get "house" treats when going into their kennel, after which I turn down the lights and put some soothing noise on for them. These personal details are great to be aware of! I also make sure to know the names, numbers, and addresses of their veterinarian and emergency contacts. Any routines or schedules I need to be aware of, like medication, cleaners, appointments, will be something I check in about.