My first priority is your dog's happiness! I've had a dog in my life since Day 1, so I understand what important members of the family they are. Growing up, we acquired every single one of our family dogs as seniors and cared for them through to the end of their lives, which included some special care for seizures and diabetes. My own dog came into my life when he was only 5 months, and I dedicated myself to his happiness until he passed almost 11 years later. Though I'm not ready for a new dog of my own yet, I'm excited to channel my love of dogs and their care into my clients here on Rover! I have also volunteered at multiple animal shelters, walking and socializing a range of dogs, and worked for 6 months as a professional dog-walker. I am also Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR certified. Having cared for so many different dogs in various capacities, I know that each ones needs are unique to them. Special diet? Done that! High-energy pup? I'm a runner and love going for hikes and long walks, so I'm happy to keep them active in whatever activity you're comfortable with. I'm happy to accommodate whatever is needed in order to make sure they have a wonderful stay while they're in my home. //IMPORTANT// For any new boarders, I have a 5-day stay maximum. The meet & greets are nice, but don't give a clear picture of how a dog will react once they're in this new environment for more than those 20-ish minutes, and without their families. A shorter first stay will allow us both to get a more solid idea of if we're a good fit.