Communication is key and an important aspect of bringing in a pet sitter for your animals while you're away. I am experienced with many different personality types and temperaments of all animals. Some animals are wildly friendly, a little shy/timid, anxious without their owner, super independent, -co-attached and has separation anxiety, etc. I require a Meet & Greet for all of my first time guests. After the initial M&G, I am normally able to accept any last minute requests. The M&G allows time for your animals to get to know me, while we discuss and go over any other questions that you may have for me. Some of the usual questions that I will ask include; - Does your animal have any separation anxiety? If so, how is this remedied? - Any special food requests/restrictions? - Any allergies and medications that should be taken & how often? - Does your pup walk well on a leash? - Any fears, such as ringing door bells or thunderstorms? I have absolutely zero breed preferences. I believe each animal is individualistic and I will assess each one as such. I do have experience with animals that do not like the company of other dogs/cats, food aggression with other animals, does not like children, etc. Any animal who appears to be people/stranger aggressive or overly dominant would not be a good fit for me, thankfully, very few animals fall into this category. I do not consider initial barking when I enter the home to be aggressive. This is for my protection as I perform services that are strictly in the home of my client, where I will be entering the property on my own and without the owner present (past the initial M&G); some animals have been trained to 'protect' their home and I will not be able to accommodate these requests.

One of the most important aspects of choosing the perfect pet sitter for your fur babies is ensuring that they are comfortable with the routine that you've implemented and you are confident that they will be able to commit to the schedule each day while you are away. Animals have a tendency to become uneasy, restless, and possibly timid when their usual schedule is disrupted. I will make sure to be honest and communicative with you to ensure that I am available as you request. I have experience with a variety of ages, 8 weeks old - 16 years old. I understand that each animal is an individual and I am happy to follow your usual routine schedule while you're away. Some dogs love walking two miles each day, while others may just prefer a walk around the block. Many dogs love to lay around, get lots of belly rubs, and kick back & relax. Pups that have more energy and are well-socialized may do best with a trip to the dog park. I firmly believe that you can't go wrong with a Kong ball treat.