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I board / pet sit in my home. I have a 6-ft fence around my backyard. There is one section that measures closer to 5 ft. For VERY small dogs, there are a few squirrel/rabbit holes under the fence. I don't leave dogs unattended in the yard; I do leave the backdoor open when I'm home (in the kitchen or office, which both have doors to the backyard), so they can come in and out. - I always do a meet and greet before having a dog stay. Dogs must be up to date on vaccines and flea/tick medication. - I have a variety of dog toys and a dog bed, water bowl, and food bowl, but you can also bring your own. - I only host one dog (or dog family) per night, And I don't have a dog of my own, so there is no worry about how they will get along. - I also like to tell you any little thing that might be relevant. I will tell you whether your dog is eating less than normal (very common), whether they're pooping or peeing less than expected or if it looks off, whether they have an accident inside (sometimes how they communicate), whether they simply seem a little worried, or whatever I notice. And of course, I'll tell you when they are cuddling up, being cute, or doing something funny!! I'm highly attuned to dogs' behavior/communication, and I like to keep pet parents in the loop. - I try to send two pictures a day minimum, but I usually will send more than that, anytime your pooch is doing something adorable :)

I absolutely love to hang out with dogs all day! I like to take them in the yard when I am tending to the garden, or even just running some veggies scraps out to the compost. We typically spend a lot of time in and out of the backyard all day. - I like to invite the dogs onto the sofa while the family watches TV or the dog bed while I am working in my office. I like to take them for walks. Basically, I like it when the dogs follow me around haha, but it's also ok if they prefer to have their space!! - I also love to play in the big yard with the puppers, so feel free to bring your dog's favorite toy! - I can guarantee one neighborhood walk per day (and often give the dogs two or even three neighborhood walks per day - I find it's a great motivation to get some fresh air and movement). If your dog requires more than one neighborhood walk per day, please bring this up in a message so it can be properly accounted for with the level of care in the booking. I typically avoid other neighborhood dogs on our walks, just because I do get a lot of sensitive dogs, so it's my habit.