From time to time, our customers request a specific gender of sitter due to their pets reaction toward one gender or another. In some cases, pets are afraid of a specific gender, or that of someone in a hoodie, or a skateboard, or something else that sets them off. Unfortunately, this is usually due to some sort of trauma they endured at a younger age, and they are acting out in their programmed manner because of it.
What I have found in working with these cases is that it takes time to get a pet through these anxieties. But before you can help them through these issues, they must first become comfortable with you. Pets that have been traumatized usually take longer to warm to people, so give it time. Don't let their anxiety become yours because that will just increase the tension level for everyone. If they are barking, let them bark and don't make any sudden moves, loud noises or anything else until they are comfortable with you. It takes time, don't rush it. If you don't have time, don't start the training until you do.
We have had a great deal of success with these more difficult cases, and would welcome the opportunity to help you and your pets if you need assistance. Just call us and we'll be happy to help!
Jesse Martinez
Owner, Fetch! Pet Care of San Francisco
415.692.4986
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