We first used Vikki in December as a combination house/pet sitter for a long weekend to get to know our three dogs, two cats, a bird, and a fish. We lost our oldest Pyr/Border Collie mix in January and rescued Charli, a Pyr/Golden Retrieve mix in March and began having Vikki work with her twice weekly for her training. Typically, once a week at our home and once a week at one of the City's off leash dog parks; since then we have gone to once every one to two weeks as she did such a great job with Charli. Vikki's training is patience with positive reinforcement only and Charli (and the others) is ALWAYS extremely happy to see her. And she's always exhausted after the hour Vikki spends with her. My wife and I do not hesitate in recommending Vikki for training, sitting, walking, or whatever your pet needs are.