Walks: I utilize research-based best practices and safe leash-walking techniques to discourage pulling and lunging and reward good behavior with lots of affection and head scratches. (Treats available with pet parent permission.) Leash training is important and encouraged. I am experienced in prong collars, pinch collars, martingale collars, harnesses, and e-collars. In addition, I do asphalt/side walk checks to ensure paw pads won’t get burned, monitor breathing/panting to avoid overheating, and if we get caught out in the rain I will provide a quick towel dry as permitted. Walks are not conducted during thunderstorms/severe weather, below freezing temperatures, or scorching heat waves. Dog parks are not frequented due to safety concerns. Visits typically last up to 30 minutes, a 60 minute upgrade is available at an additional charge. Walks scheduled before 8AM are subject to availability. No walks are scheduled after 9PM. Pet Care @ Your Home: You have peace of mind knowing your pet and your home will be cared for during every drop-in visit. These visits are popular for puppies, cats of all ages, senior pets, pets with medical needs, and pets with special needs as these visits account for more hands-on care than say a 30-minute walk. Drop-in visits and Cat Care services consist of feedings, cleaning of food & water bowls, cleaning & sanitizing food/water areas, litter box scooping, disinfecting litter box area, cleaning any pet accidents, administering medication, watering plants, bringing in mail/packages, taking out the trash, caring for additional critters in the home (don't forget about the goldfish!), and handling any special requests. Visits typically last up to 30 minutes, a 60 minute upgrade is available. Visits before 8AM are subject to availability. Visits are not scheduled past 9PM. Please note, due to insurance liabilities ALL animals in the home must be accounted for and are priced at an additional critter care fee of $10 per critter, per day. This includes small mammals, reptiles, birds, spiders, fish, and so forth. Boarding/doggy daycare: All pets under my care have access to the first level of my home, rooms are sectioned off with gates for safety and security to prevent accidents, incidents, and to deter escape artists. Pets are permitted upstairs, in the bedrooms, with supervision. Pets are fed on schedule and separated from one another during feeding times to prevent food aggression/resource guarding. Treats are given separately as well. Food bowls are washed daily. Multiple water bowls are accessible 24/7 and refilled regularly. All pets have free reign of my fenced in backyard. Security cameras have been installed throughout to check in on pets during the night without disturbing their sleep, and to capture any incidents should one occur. Pups are walked on a leash when outside of my home, some pups are walked separately to accommodate energy level or personality type. Introductions of pets are conducted one pet at time using research based best practices. Crates are used at night for health, safety, and sanitation. We will have frequent cuddle sessions on the couch, hide and seek played with treats, walks around the neighborhood, and unlimited belly rubs. We have throw blankets for making nests, a half dozen baskets full of toys, and more pet beds than we know what to do with. We request only bring the following for your pets: food, medication(s), vitamin(s), supplement(s), collar (prong, pinch, martingale, etc), or harness. Please do not bring beds, food bowls, water bowls, toys, chews, plushies, etc. When boarding or attending doggy daycare, there is added peace of mind that a veterinarian office is less than 2 minutes from my home in the event of an emergency. For boarding 5+ days a complimentary bath is available upon parent request during time of booking. Solo/private boarding must be requested at time of booking, requests made after confirmation are not guaranteed. This exclusive private boarding option is charged at a premium. Please note: boarding for unaltered pets is applicable to ONLY pets too young to undergo surgery and is considered on a case-by-case basis. No females in heat, no exceptions. No adult unaltered males, no exceptions. THERE ARE NO DROP-OFFS OR PICK UPS BEFORE 8AM OR AFTER 9PM MON-SAT, OR ON SUNDAYS per City of Canton ordinances.