I will happily take on dogs with behavioural issues, but I definitely need to know what they are. The more information, the merrier. If there's literally anything you think might be useful for me to know, even if you aren't sure, tell me just in case! To ensure I am most prepared to keep your pet healthy and happy, I'd love to get some details such as: -What does their daily schedule look like? -How much do they eat? How often? -Are there any behavioural concerns I should know about? -Are there any medical issues or accommodations I should be aware of? Medication dosage and schedule? -Are you having any training struggles?

The typical day definitely changes based on the dogs in my care and their mental and physical needs! I keep the dogs enriched mentally and physically, by choosing activities based on their breed and temperament. A typical day when it's just me and my adopted/foster animals starts early. We'll go out for a quick potty break, followed by 15-20 minutes of sitting somewhere and watching, to help socialize my anxious dog and teach them to be calm out in public. After this we'll head home, where I'll do a quick 10 minute training session with each dog using some of their breakfast. Short and frequent training sessions are key! The dogs then finish their breakfast while I am getting ready for the day. They have some quiet time to digest their meals and then we will typically go for a big walk out in nature. This is their walk, and when the dogs get to run, sniff, and play. My dog and current foster are both young and high energy, and I love to hike, so this is typically a long trek! I bring long lines for any dog that isn't my own dog, so they get some freedom without any risk! We take breaks from our hike to practice our recall, to train 'leave it' with squirrels, and of course to play a little bit. I always bring a toy in my bag! Structured playtime is so important. After this the dogs are pretty tired, so they get some time to nap while I have lunch and work on the computer. Depending on the dog and their owner's preference, this downtime is spent in a crate, in a play pen, or beside me on the couch. A couple hours later, when I feel like a break, we'll do some structured play followed by another walk. Sometimes, if it's a shorter walk, we stop at the park and do a training session. At this point it's usually evening, so another quick training session and then dinner for everyone. I eat while they digest, and the rest of the evening is usually spent winding down and cuddling with the dogs. The dogs will also get an enrichment item like a frozen kong while we hang out and watch TV, and we'll work on things like settling in place. Soon after it's another potty break and off to bed!