Amy Cusick Dog Walking and Pet Sitting

I started dog walking/pet sitting as my only and full time job in January 2001. I started out working for a dog walking service in Massachusetts and through the connections there, I started pet/house sitting about the same time. I moved to Minnesota in Dec 2007 when my boyfriend moved back here, and I have been fully self employed since moving here. So I have been a dog walker/pet sitter for over 20 years. The majority of my business is walking dogs, but I also do dog sitting in my home during the warmer months. I have a recurring house sitting gig that generally runs from early November to early April, but outside of that time frame, I am free to care for dogs in our home. My significant other often takes the winter overflow if you are interested in working with him. I prefer that dog sitting clients be current dog walking clients so that I know more about their personality, energy levels, ability to get along with others, etc.. Most of my dog walks are group walks. I am not a dog trainer, so this isn't meant to train your dog, but it is meant to allow them to socialize. I prefer to take very few risks with the dogs that I accept into the group, so it is important that your dog get along well with other dogs. They should be able to ride in a van with other dogs in a friendly way as well. I also do cat sitting visits. That involves feeding, watering, scooping litter, playing with playful cats, brushing cats if they enjoy that, bringing in mail, etc.. My job combines several of my favorite things--I love to walk and I love spending time with pets. I thank you for checking out my profile. Feel free to reach out if all this sounds good.