Hi there! My name is Carly, and I am a former dog caretaker (6yrs experience) and a current, part-time psychiatric nurse (RPN). My partner, AJ, works for the City of North Vancouver in the horticulture department, and has been a part of our dog business for the last 3 years. We are both extremely active individuals and provide tons of exercise for our pups. As of right now, my schedule varies. I try my best to work night shifts and weekends as much as possible, and will switch shifts if I am able to during the week to ensure someone is always home with the dogs (as AJ works Mon-Fri). Between our two working schedules, someone is almost always home, however, on the off chance we are both working during the day, AJ will work a half day so the pups are not left alone for too long. Due to this, we do require pups that can be left alone for 4-6hrs every now and then, although these circumstances are rare. In order to change my schedule in time, ample notice for boarding is preferred :) Our dog, Jack, is a 6 year old golden retriever who LOVES meeting new dogs and making new friends. He is always welcoming to new dogs in our home, however we do like to ensure that all dogs are happy with one another prior to accepting new clients. The dogs we look after are guaranteed to be friendly, respectful, and show no signs of aggression under any circumstances. All pups are allowed on the furniture and on our bed to sleep, and I can guarantee we will spoil them like our own. We can also accommodate any additional needs such as crates or isolated feedings- please reach out if you have any questions about this! A typical day with us includes one 30min walk in the morning, one 1-2hr walk in the afternoon, and another 30min walk in the evening (with lots of naps and cuddles in between!). We live by a large field and a network of trails, so we prefer having dogs who can go off-leash in order for them to be able to run around and play outdoors (although this is not a requirement). We also both have vehicles and take the dogs on adventures all over the Lower Mainland, and we bring them along with us pretty much wherever we go. For senior dogs and those with limitations, we are happy to accommodate their needs as well by increasing potty breaks and decreasing lengths/difficulty of walks. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out! We look forward to meeting your best friends and family members <3