Contented Pet Care

Introduction: I provide pet sitting and dog walking for customers. I also do housesitting, either with or without pets. I have been doing this work for over eight years. I am gentle and caring for the pets, even when they misbehave. They don't fit into child psychology but into dog and cat psychology. My initial visits sometimes include pets that are very territorial or aggressive. It is my job to calm them down so I can take them for a walk. This includes giving them a treat or carrots or apples or peanut butter. I worked as a volunteer at the SPCA for a couple of years, receiving training on the behavior of dogs and a lot of experience with a large variety of dogs. A side benefit which customers can receive is a photograph or photographs of their pets. As a professional photographer, I have found many appreciative pet owners being delighted with candid shots of their pets. What I like most about the jobs I do with animals is the TLC I give, petting them, playing with them and enjoying the diversity of breeds of animals and appreciate the variety of names assigned to the animals. I have a solid list of very satisfied customers who appreciate the extra effort I take in making their pets comfortable and in going the extra mile when keys don't work or there isn't enough pet food available so I have to purchase some food because the owner is away. Also, when cats spit up or use the rug for their litter box, I thoroughly clean it up and keep the owner informed of the pets' behavior and any behavior that might indicate a medical problem. The clients and I compare notes on aspects of their animal's behavior, their needs, their unique personality traits, their ability to charm other people and myself..