ABOUT ME :) : I'm a certified vet assistant, animal-behavior enthusiast, who works from home. I can accommodate low energy doggos. If your doggo would enjoy a taking their vacation in our one-story (easy on the knees!), mostly-carpeted house, then contact me for a meet and greet! I live close to the Emerald Isle bridge in a beautiful neighborhood with two roommates. I generally take one client at a time, but if your dog is comfortable with other dogs, they may get to stay with other dogs who are repeat clients of mine and I am familiar with. Before any stay, I always ask the permission of the other owners to make sure everyone is comfortable. :) The usual activity schedule is short walk & playtime in the morning, nap while I work beside them, time in the yard at lunch, nap while I work, and a playtime and a long walk in the evening, with chill evening TV time together. If you think this schedule will work well for your dog(s), please reach out! :) I have experience caring for my own animals since I was 7, and have been pet-sitting for various animals since I was 15. (In addition to dog and cat sitting, I also have experience with and offer care for many other species - chickens, guinea pigs, hermit crabs, turtles, you name it!) My dog had separation anxiety, so I understand the desire to make sure your pets will be in a patient and hands-on care situation. I am vet-assistant certified, and although I do not work in a vet office right now, I keep up with my continuing education. I am also interested in becoming a search-and-rescue canine handler, and so read a lot of material on animal behavior and training! I also volunteered, then worked at, an SPCA for several years and got to know a lot of different animals there. That experience has helped me understand much about animals and their diverse and amazing personalities. :) I use positive-reinforcement training with every dog in my care. ABOUT SPECIAL CONCERNS: I'm very comfortable giving medications, taking time to feed by hand if they're hesitant to eat, and socializing timid animals. I love hosting animals who may not enjoy the hectic pace of a daycare or being around large groups of dogs. I enjoy being able to provide the specialized attention that helps them feel safe. I'm familiar with encouraging dogs to take rests when they need - whether it's a hip that just goes wonky sometimes, a heart murmur, or recovering from surgery, let me know their boundaries, I'll be cautious that they get the exercise they need without going too hard on their bodies. :)