I ask that dogs are washed/clean prior to coming over since we allow them on furniture and my dog's beds, etc. I offer baths as an additional service if you don't have time to do so. If you have a bark collar, I ask that you bring it so we can avoid them barking if we are out but won't use it unless needed. A few things to let me know - do they bark/whine or chew anything when left alone and/or do they ever pee inside? What is your dog comfortable with if I leave them to run errands or get dinner (i.e. crate? time limit? special toy or distraction? any issues that might affect my neighbors?).

Most days will be spent relaxing next to me while I work from home. I can walk them as requested and can take them with me if I go to the beach or park. Hawaii (Kailua/Kaneohe): My mom is retired and lives here too so there is usually someone home. Our home has a small fenced-in yard with grass and a covered patio - I can prop the screen door open for them to use the bathroom or sunbathe at their leisure. We live next to a large park that is great for walks. It is a split level unit with stairs and we share a wall with neighbors. Los Angeles: My apartment building has a large fenced yard. I walk everywhere and live within walking distance to the boardwalk, Abbot Kinney area and parks in south SM. Because my apartment has carpet I can only take housebroken dogs who are not barkers.