I am dependable and I have a flexible work schedule - I rarely work more than 5 hours back to back and I have a 3 hour long mid-day break. Also I am off 3 days a week, and I am outdoors most of that time -with my dog and yours, of course. I grew up with dogs and cats and Tank -my current dog- is 9 years old. He is a Blue Lacey who is well trained and socialized, although he sometimes is reactive to intact males - which is why I cannot host unneutered animals. That particular behavioral trait aside, he is one super chill dog. I also have a cat named Ginger who is 14 years old and dog-friendly. Ginger is a great judge of canine character and she gets the final word on whether or not I decide to board your animal - she lives here and since I want to make sure all are having a good time I will not host a cat-reactive canine. As an aside, she seems to have a harder time with herding breeds so a meet-and-greet is definitely in order if your dog is that. Please read the following carefully. I want to provide your animal with the best stay possible. To that effect, we will go on daily walks of 30 minutes (minimum), 2 to 3 times per day, weather and schedule permitting. We will also go on hikes in the foothills or the Bosque, if that is something you are okay with. Of course, I will abide by your rules and while my dog is allowed on furniture, yours does not have to be if that is not allowed at your house. I will follow your recommendations regarding food, treats, whether or not your animal is allowed table scraps (mine usually get treated to salmon and chicken skin, on a very irregular basis) etc etc Point is, I want a positive result to the following equation: (your animal+your rules) + (My house+my rules) Finally, the following checklist is for you to determine whether I am a good fit for your animal. My dog being well-trained, I have an expectation that yours will be as well. Does your dog know the following commands? -sit; -lay down; -stay and/or, wait; -come -go to your place/bed (optional); -leave it and/or, drop it (also optional) Is your dog house-broken? (yes=super, no=I am sorry I cannot board your animal) Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety? (no=super, yes= I am sorry I cannot board your animal) Does your dog have good off-leash recall (yes=super, no=that's okay, we will stay on leash) Also, while not mandatory, the following skills are appreciated: -loose leash walking; -being non-reactive to other dogs while on a daily walk; -no food aggression; An alternate sitter is also appreciated (although, not required) in case your dog's stay at my house does not go well. I typically do not board more than one dog at a time, with the exception of cross-over days (one dog being picked-up and another dog being dropped off), which happen infrequently. If you think I am the right sitter for you, please do not hesitate to contact me for a meet-and-greet at my house. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.