Hi! My name is Ali, and I live in Naperville with my husband of nine years, Josh. We have two cats (*Sigh* I knoooow, but I also love the pups!) who are very friendly and sociable - even with dogs! We live in a single-family home in central Naperville with a completely fenced-in (6’ privacy fence) backyard with a stock tank pool! Our backyard is your dog’s oasis. We play outside. We take walks. We tire out your pup in the best way possible, and then pamper them with lots of afternoon - and even the occasional fancy treat from Two Boston’s OR a puppacino (tiny cup of whipped cream)! (Treats or foods outside your dog’s normal diet, however, are always subject to your approval.) Growing up, I never had the chance to own a dog of my own, so I boarded many in my home. I've cared for dogs as young as twelve weeks and as old as fifteen years. I've had the pleasure of working with special needs dogs, requiring special dietary/medicinal restrictions, mobility issues, anxiety issues, and even medicinal injections for dogs experiencing kidney issues. So you know your furry family member will be expertly cared for and monitored. I love dogs big and small of all breeds, but I have a particular affinity for the "don't-know-they're-too-big" dogs! I love cuddling and petting, but really enjoy playing with pups and their toys as well. I'd love to meet you and your special family member! Let me provide an all-inclusive style stay for your dog for your dog. They might even have a better vacation than you! 😄 Why I love dog sitting Growing up, neither my parents nor I had time to effectively take care of a dog. However, we did dog-sit a miniature poodle, Danny, many times. Danny was such a fun experience for me. My mom would encourage me to be his primary caregiver, which prompted Danny to become my "protector" whenever he stayed at our house. During the occasional nap, Danny would rest by my head and scare off the odd "intruder" (my parents) by growling ferociously. My aunt also owned a show-dog shih tzu named Holly. I adored playing with her as soon as I met her. Holly was very playful and sweet. A perfect cuddly match for my personality. Over the years, I have continued to sit the odd dog. Working for Starbucks for a year or so, I loved interacting with my favorite customers' dogs, brought along on their daily walks. From samoyeds to yorkie pups to mixed-breed rescue dogs, I loved petting, playing, and discussing the dog's personality with his or her owner. To this day, I love bonding with others' dogs - from the biggest of the big Newfoundlands to the smallest Highland Terrier mixes. Meet my pets I have two cats, Nevvi & Ygritte, both fairly small. Both are rescues. Nevvi is often very present and sociable with the dogs I sit. Ygritte, however, is our scaredy-cat. She often hides and avoids any visitors until a couple days into the stay. About my yard We have a medium-sized, fenced in backyard with a couple trees and a vinyl shed. Lots of grass for your dog to explore and play - especially in summer.