Of course I am an animal lover, but I have a very special place in my heart for dogs. There is something about their unconditional love and sweet faces that is just, well, the best thing ever. I AM ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOG WALKING, DAY VISITS, AND CAT CARE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INQUIRE. THANK YOU! Experience: I have had cats and turtles for a lifetime and dogs of my own for the past 11 years. During these 11 years, I've also been pet-sitting both in my home and as a visiting sitter. I've learned best practices for house-training, crate-training, basic commands, socialization, caring for a senior pup, and caring for a puppy pup(!), and providing consistent and compassionate care for pups (and cats!) with special needs and health issues. House, Schedule, and Pet Info: I have a house and a schedule that has been set up to accommodate any variety of pups and pets. My two dogs, two cats, and Russian tortoise have a pretty pet-friendly home here! All my pets are current on vaccinations, shots, and preventatives. They are comfortable around other animals. I also have a large backyard that is fully fenced. There is plenty of room to run, play, and chase the occasional squirrel. Potty and Meals: Typically, we do 4 to 6 scheduled potty breaks throughout the day, or as needed if otherwise. As mentioned earlier, I am home all day. Meals are provided for each dog in separate areas in my home to prevent any pup thievery! I also have areas throughout the house that can be sectioned off with gates if necessary during meal time or rest time. Other Accommodations: Our dogs are free to go anywhere in the house at any point in the day, but there is also constant supervision. There are gates both at the bottom and the top of the staircase to the second floor. They are always open unless I need to control traffic or for other safety reasons. I do have a small crate and a large crate with a divider for visitors that are used to this set up for overnights, though I will never crate a pup unless instructed to do so. Weather-permitting, two walks daily will be provided unless otherwise instructed. I also have a fancy pants pet shower for those days when mud is just inevitable. Also weather-permitting, pups will have the opportunity to spend PLENTY of time outdoors with me playing fetch, chasing tennis balls, and soaking up the sun. For extended visits, a trip to the Metroparks is a must. My home is a cozy, warm, loving environment for my whole family. It would be my pleasure to open my home up to other pups who may need to be away from their own family for a bit. I have plenty of soft doggy beds, toys, (and maybe just a couple of treats) waiting!