Hi, I'm Valerie! I am triple-vaccinated, get tested regularly, and I can wear a mask for meet & greets. I am passionate about positive reinforcement and enrichment activities for our pets- they deserve our love and understanding. Any species, and any size welcome! I fell in love with dogs 15 years ago with my old foster pup, and I've been pet sitting since. I’ve learned there are doglike cats and catlike dogs- every breed deserves respect. Seven years ago I started Pet-sitting through Rover. I was able to quit my job as a family entertainer (see my profile pic!) to become a business owner, dog trainer, and pet fanatic! I am based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I love to travel to beautiful places. If you have a sitting request out of town, or need your dogs dropped off at the beach, drop me a line! I love ALL breeds, including dog-aggressive pups, but I do not typically accept pets who are very fearful or aggressive towards humans. I CAN refer you to amazing dog trainers who specialize in fear aggression. Once I have feedback from your behaviorist, we can move forward working together with your human-aggressive dog. I will carefully follow your instructions and send you cute pictures of your pet- probably in costumes! I am passionate about creating an experience of trust and security with my clients. That is why I am independently bonded & insured for every eventuality. I highly recommend you pick a sitter who is independently insured, outside of Rover's "guarantee." If you hire my business for pet sitting, you will also get a professional dog trainer! I have been dog training for the past seven years, with other established trainers, and on my own. I am well-versed in common issues like separation anxiety and reactivity. I am a positive dog trainer and I consider dog training to be about teaching dogs and people to understand each other better. I can teach pups how to walk nicely on a leash, come when called, enjoy crate training, and more! I am a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, I am Fear-Free certified, and I am taking my CCPDT-KA exam in September. My dog training prices are discounted until I get my certification, only $95 per serssion. Vacation dog visits run from $90 a day. Sleepovers, aka house-sitting, start at $135 a night, depending on how much care you require. I have references, available upon request. Please note there is now a meet & greet fee for in-person meets ($30 for up to an hour). Virtual visits of up to 30 minutes are free! I always meet dogs for the first time with an owner present. Please take advantage of a free video or phone call before meeting! Thanks for reading! More about me: I am near-fluent in Spanish and French. I rehabilitate wildlife when it comes across my path, usually bees and lizards. I dream of a home full of Savannah and tabby cats, a hound mix named Beatrice and a Bernie-Doodle, as well as bunnies and lizards. Thanks for reading! Valerie, The "Pup-fessional"