I grew up breeding Shih Tzu dogs in our home. It was fun, messy, loving and wonderful. The puppies were a part of our family until their new family adopted them. When I went to college, I volunteered at the local humane society to get my dog fix in, and I adored it. I seemed to have knack for interacting with all the dogs there, no matter their breed or disposition. I have been dog sitting for my friends when they go out of town for years now. I thought I'd like to offer this service to others, particularly for weekends and holidays. Please let me play with your dog! Related to stays in my home: Over the last few years I have purchased a new home with a fenced in back yard and I adopted a (now) 1 1/2 year old Cavapoo, named Henry, when his former owner sadly passed away. He’s super friendly with a moderate energy level. But, we are a one-pet household. So I’m also highly motivated to give Henry the benefit of play dates with friends. As such, if our dogs get along famously, I’m hoping to be able to offer discounted rates to a neighbor or two for some semi-consistent doggie day care style visits. I work from home full time, as does my partner, with fairly flexible schedules. I almost never leave my dog crated for more than an hour to run an errand, and have one extra large spare crate available if necessary. If dogs travel in the car with me while running errands (or driving to a park, etc), then I require them to wear a crash-rated harness for everyone’s safety. New Clients: I typically like to book at least 48 hours notice before the stay. I will want to meet with you and your pets to make sure that we are a great fit! It's important to me that your beloved family members receive the best care and this is one way we ensure that.