FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I was 14, I took a summer job at a breeding kennel, cleaning the kennels and feeding and playing with the dogs. I took it upon myself to train a 1 year old Lab who hadn't had much human contact. It took patience and persistence, but we developed a mutual trust, and by the end of the summer, he was calm and playful with me. It was an experience that changed my life by showing me the joy a relationship with even one dog can bring. I found that I am able to share that joy with pets on a professional level. It's incredible to be able to recreate this joy daily through a "job."
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Most commonly I feed pets, walk dogs, play with cats, clean litter boxes. I also occasionally dispense medications.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Check references, meet with the provider before the event to make sure everyone gets along.