Sometimes the best vacation for your dog when you're away is a staycation that's a full-time urban adventure for your four-legged family member in the place they're most comfortable: home. I'm an INSURED and BONDED PET CARE PROFESSIONAL. Rover does NOT insure your pet, your home, or your belongings during any stay. As a serious provider on this platform, I carry my own insurance that protects all those items which are priceless to you. I'm a long-time dog dude who began working in pet care after being heartbroken when my 120lb Doberman with a love for adventure passed away suddenly when his heart proved too small a home for for his huge, gentle soul. I have a lifetime of experience with breeds of all type, including training pups new to life and caring for those with whiskers grayed with experience. I've worked with pets of all energy levels, those with anxiety when left alone or nervous while on leash, and those with special needs that require appropriate attention. That means an urban adventure staycation is the vacation they deserve while you're away. Your staycationing family member will have the time of their lives when, together, we explore their neighborhood and beyond. When you're away on business or pleasure, you can rest assured your four-legged friend will experience urban hikes through the friendly confines of your neighborhood, or will venture out to some of the most beautiful green spaces available in the city, including playtime -- alone or in groups -- at safe and secure locations throughout Chicago. Together we'll investigate every blade of grass, every grain of sand, and every interesting smell, all within compliance of city ordinances, of course. As a writer and editor, I have a flexible schedule and a mobile lifestyle. I'm available to offer your pet the staycation they most definitely deserve. And having cared for my own senior dogs with their own special needs, if your dog requires timely medication or extra care, I fully understand the necessity of adhering to their strict regimen. An effective communicator who's headed a thriving marketing communications business for more than fifteen years, I'm a professional dedicated to exceptional customer service. But also one who's come to realize it's time in life to focus on passions more important than promoting potato chips, sugary cereals and overpriced automobiles. This passion translates into giving your family member an adventure of a lifetime while also giving you peace of mind that they're safe and expertly cared for while you're away.