FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Whenever one of my clients (or friends) recommends a book, blog or article, I make sure to take a look at it and, if I think it will be valuable information, I read the whole thing. I read 6 to 8 books a year about various aspects of pet keeping (training & obedience, pet first aid, behavior and keeping pets calm and happy, etc.).
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been disabled since the fall of 2004. After the first few months of my disability, I realized that I would not be able to return to my former career (sociology professor). I needed to find something that I could physically handle. Pet sitting seemed like a natural choice - I've always been an animal lover. Growing up, I worked for my father, a veterinarian, for about 10 years. And I saw a need for reliable, responsible people to care for pets and homes when people travel.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Virtually all of my jobs are providing overnight care in my clients' homes when they can't be there themselves.