PUPPY LOVE

Introduction: Well, I FOUND IT! I FOUND MY TRUE PASSION. WORKING WITH ANIMALS. I LOVE MY JOB. EVERY SINGLE DAY OF IT FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS! before I found my true passion......... I grew up in a "TINY" Northern California "Cowboy country town" We had cattle to the left, Sheep across the street, farming next door and owned 40 acres of walnuts along with 2 horses, 30 chickens, 2 barn cats 2 indoor dogs, one indoor cat, and 4 outdoor dogs. Not much to do there but talk and play with animals. And thats what I did. I sang to the cattle down the road. They were surprisingly very interested in my singing. Then after high school, I moved out to Sacramento. I worked in fashion retail sales for 12 years. I became a retail sales manager for 10 years. Managing 3 different departments at Macy's, and receiving top sales awards. I then worked retail sales aboard the Regal Princess Cruise Ship for two years. My career was cut short by a freak accident resulting in a coma from a T.B.I. (Tramatic Brain Injury). Recovery was slow. But my sister really needed a hand. I began working again slowly as my little sisters full time nanny for her 5 kids in Walnut Creek. My brain still recovering. After, I took a couple Nanny gigs but being an animal lover I soon realized how much happier I'd be caring for animals rather than kids. So I quite my Nanny job, and began pet sitting and walking dogs. I thought I knew so much about dogs until I went into business walking and caring for them. The first 3 years was packed full of learning through experience. I began educating myself through books and classes online. My business grew fast, along with my knowledge of animals, dogs, walking techniques, dog training and safety. Through continuing education, online classes and daily experience my animal education is constantly building. Experience and knowledge is very important when hiring someone to care for your pets, and home. That experience could easily save your pets life in an emergency. Safety & security are my top priorities at all times. Fun and Love comes naturally upon arrival. I am all about bringing more joy into the animals lives whom I care for. Getting on the floor with your pets to play is the norm when pet sitting. Finding the most secure, dog friendly place for dogs to run & play is what is going thru my mind each morning before I start my daily dog walks. After 10 years of daily dog walks and pet sitting in the Walnut Creek, Lafayette and Pleasant Hill area, I moved to El Cerrito and started my business again. DOG WALKS " I will walk the ants right outta their pants"! You will be given a 2 hour time window for my arrival upon each Dog walking visit. I offer ..... 30 min "on leash" group walks. $25 60 min "on/ off leash"group walks. $35 Additional $15 for multiple dogs ON LEASH REQUIREMENTS.... Dogs must be dog & people friendly without ANY aggression issues. OFF LEASH REQUIREMENTS..... All dogs must be Non aggressive, must be people and dog friendly. Dogs must Enjoy the company of other dogs. Dogs must "Come, Sit, Stay" on command. Dogs must be easily controllable, and their recall must be Very Reliable. Along with 5 to 6 hours of daily dog walks, both on and off leash. I offer overnight pet sits & drop-in visits.. (In your home). PET SITTING IN HOUSE PET CARE Let me keep your pets feeling safe & comfy in their own home while your away. I call it "slumber parties". Never fear, we will be having a ball! I will stay overnight in your guest room. Living with your pets while your away. Two choices for overnights. FRUGAL $65 X.L. $100 Description FRUGAL 7pm-5am Overnight stay. 9-10 hours nightly $65 INCLUDED with FRUGAL Daily..2 meals + 2 after meal neighborhood poop walks. Also general household duties including Daily litterbox cleaning, mail retrieval, curbing garbage cans, watering plants both in/out doors. Changing lighting. OVERNIGHT X.L. 6pm to 6am + afternoon time. 14 - 16 hours night/day $100 INCLUDED with OVERNIGHT X.L. Daily.....Morn & Eve meals + Two 30 min after meal neighborhood walks, and/or kitty play. One hr+ afternoon park walk/play date. Extra time spent playing fetch, puppy play, snuggles on the couch. Lots of belly rubs included. Also general pet & household duties including....Mail & package retrieval, curbing garbage cans, watering plants both in & out doors, daily litter box cleaning, yard poop scooping, changing lighting, cleaning house. DROP-IN VISITS Done between 5am -9am & 5pm-10pm DOGS 30 min visit Twice a day $40. Includes Food, short potty walk or let in/out of yard. Mail retrieval, curb trash cans, yard poop scoop, change lights, water plants. CATS 30 min visits Included food/fresh water, clean litter box. pets & purrs, bring in mail, change lighting, curb trash cans, water plants. Once daily $25 2 visits daily $40 I will love your pets while your away, giving each one special attention. Keeping them busy & safe while keeping your home secure. DOG BATHING. $35-$45 ........IMPORTANT...... LOCATIONS I WORK IN I Walk Dogs in El Cerrito, Albany, Kensington,East Richmond Heights, Richmond Marina, Point Richmond and Berkeley areas. Any other area is to far for me to keep my schedule. I Pet Sit in El Cerrito/Kensington/East Richmond Heights/Richmond Marina, Point Richmond, Berkeley Hills, Oakland Hills, Emmeryville and Orinda areas. One hour off leash walks are usually at off-leash dog parks like Point Richmond dog park, Point Isabel, Albany bulb, Cesar Chavez dog park or Mira vista dog park. One hour on leash walks are usually done at Albany bulb, Caesar Chavez dog park. the Old school trail in Kensington or other local trails. 30 minute walks are on leash neighborhood walks in Kensington and the Richmond Marina. I'm very devoted to my client's. The dogs that I walk daily, I concider my family, and I treat them as so. I try hard to make each walk fun. Making sure every pup gets special attention. I am always working with each dog on general training. My education is also continually growing. Taking online courses year round. The more I know, the better I can serve our furry friends. In 12 years of full time pet care I have learned alot of problem solving, patience, and training techniques. But most of all, I have learned what a gift animals are in our lives. Unconditional love is a gift we must not take for granted. I am so happy to have found a job that fills my heart with joy each day. I am a hard worker. I enjoy life. I love each and every pet I care for. My "dailys" are my family, and I am devoted to keeping then happy and healthy while giving them a secure space to explore & exercise. In 12 years I have only ever taken 3 sick days. 2 for my recent fathers funeral and 1 for emergency surgery. I have LOVED working full time with so many dogs, cats, birds, chickens, hamsters, turtles, lizards, geckos, pet rats, bearded dragons and their families. ABOUT ME......I am a fun, adventurous gal. I love the out doors, hiking, swiming, sailing, riding horses, playing with dogs, being loved by and loving cats. I call my mom each day, I'm a mature California native. I am Honest, Respectful and Dependable. I realize each pet has different needs. Because I am a specialty sitter, I allow for customized visits. I am confident together we can customize your visits and cost so we both are happy. I GUARANTEE YOUR PETS WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH ME. AND I WITH THEM!!