(Please see the notes below: > A meet-n-greet is required for any dog I have not previously watched. > dog with flu or kennel cough symptoms, day or overnight care will have to be cancelled) I have an unique, special dog play area : a private 1/3 acre, fully fenced dog park next to my backyard in the heart of the city - Doggie Neverland. Your dog will get lots of playtime with other dogs and lots of room for fetch. I treat dogs as if they were my own. I am very experienced with and knowledgeable about dogs, from behavioral and health issues, to the need to provide them with daily exercise, attention, and affection. I grew up with dogs (lots of them) and have had a dog of my own since I was 10. I am very intuitive with them, I see and understand things about dogs that many people don't see, and have very good verbal command over them. My friends call me the Dog Whisperer. Dogs are happier and better behaved when they get lots exercise and play, they are allowed to be part of a pack to socialize with, and they get consistent direction on what is allowed and what's not allowed. Several people have told tell me their dog is better behaved after staying with me. I have been the go-to person for 30 years for pet-sitting for many friends. I have cared for puppies on up to senior dogs needing walking assistance, daily meds and even chemo visits. I give all dogs the same level of attention and affection I give my dog. My 11 year-old German Shepherd has Separation Anxiety (very bad when I got her), so I know how stressful it can be to have someone watch your dog. I provide daily texts/photos/video to put you at ease to let you know your dog is doing well and having a blast at doggie summer camp. I work from home so your dog will get lots of supervision and care. On relatively dry days, I take them into the field several times for lots of play. I am very selective with who I accept for day or overnight care. I only take sweet dogs with no aggression issues and who get along well with other dogs. If your dog is Alpha and proud of it or has leash/food/toy/ball/jealousy/male aggression issues and/or has a history of attacking other dogs, you should pass on contacting me. I cannot care for intact males, but I might make exceptions for puppies. Unspayed females under 1.5 year I can take. I can't take dogs in heat or might possible go into heat. **PLEASE NOTE**: I have a firm meet-n-greet requirement for any dog I haven't cared for previously, whether for an overnight stay or day care. So, last minute care-requests (eg, the day before) can be hard if there's no time for a meet-n-greet.