I am a zoologist specialising in animal communication. I own a chronically anxious rescued dog, Gizmo, whom I train using only positive reinforcement (he knows about 40 commands by now; I am so proud of my boy). I have lived with cats most of my life and also cared for wild animals in nature reserves and rehabilitation facilities (cranes in Oka State Nature Reserve in Russia and seals in Sealcenter Pieterburen). As a hobby, I befriend local crows. All in all, I treat animals with respect and take my time to listen to them and understand their personality and needs. Similarly, I'll listen to you and faithfully follow your wishes and routines. I speak English and Russian, and I am learning Dutch. Since I have my own dog, my non-negotiables are vaccinations and anti-parasite control from your side. Daytime cat visits last up to 1.5 h and include quality time with the cat(s) (if they want it), feeding, changing water, and a quick litter box clean-up. If care requires administering medications (oral or subdermal), we can do so. Dog walks include up to a 1-hour walk on leash (depending on the weather) and can take place from 11:00 to 20:00. If you would like that, the walks may include positive reinforcement training (recall, walking on leash without pulling, attention and impulse control, some basic tricks, etc.). Overnight pet sitting includes me spending time at your place for up to 24 hours, feeding, changing water, walking, and light cleaning of the litterbox/cage (major cleaning is negotiable). For an extra charge, I can also clean your place if you provide the supplies. For exotic animals: I am not fully comfortable with feeding reptiles with live food; the rest is negotiable. Also, I am allergic to mice, so before agreeing to take care of your rodents, I will have to check whether I have a severe reaction to your particular pet.