P.S. Goodnight
About
Hello,
I have over 20 years experience as an overnight pet sitter in pet owners homes.I am certified in Pet First Aid and have many references. I have trained service dogs and have worked with many breeds and in multi-pet homes. I have extensive experience with senior and rescue animals as well as puppies/ younger dogs and cats.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I correspond via email/text and then on the phone/zoom. I require a minimum of one in-person meeting at your home with you and your pets. If dog walking is required, we will need to go on a sample walk at that time or in another visit before we begin care. Food and medication schedules need to be reviewed and demonstrated (if beyond the basic) before the trip.
All animals need to be current on all registrations and shots.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I trained service dogs for the blind and am trained in Pet First Aid. I have been an in-home pet sitter for more than 18 years. I travel to the owners' homes and live with their pets providing meals, exercises, medications (if needed), love, security and peace of mine. Since I only do overnight care, I am a housesitter as well as a pet sitter.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I have a basic pricing system but am flexible and charges are based on each owners'/pets' needs and my own schedule. For Example: Rates for one dog begin at $50 per night but are more on certain holidays.More dogs/pets and services (special meds) are more per night)
However, I do not extra charge for visits to the dog park or on special hiking outings (but need the owners permission for that)
How did you get started in this business?
I was volunteering in a service dog training program (Guiding Eyes for the Blind) and was asked to care for other animals along with the service dogs because of my gift for working with the dogs.
I realized there was a great need for in-home, overnight care and that I could do this work even with a full-time job. My other work (as a writer) enabled me to work at home and set my own schedule long before the COVID pandemic. This is still true today.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Families, couples, single people, dogs of all sizes, cats and fish.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A beautiful golden retriever who was a trained hiking dog (thanks to her owner) once saved my life on a muddy mountain trail where my hiking group was no where in sight.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Always check references and ask for details of their previous pet care practices.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
You are hiring an experienced, trained professional not a neighbor, teen, relative or friend. My competitive rates reflect my overnight care specialty which means that I will not be with your pet (s) 24/7 but will most likely be with them longer than those who have other pet clients. I do often have other (writing) work which in non-COVID times may take me out of the home for a few weekdays (or parts thereof). Otherwise, I am working at your home and am with your pets as much as possible.
Do you have a reliable Internet connection?
Do you have a safe place for the pet sitter to park their vehicle?
Do you a clean, comfortable area for the pet sitter to sleep?
Do others (relatives, friends, housecleaners, gardeners, repair people) have keys/access to the home?