Fellow dog people! I’m a fun-loving person who prefers dogs to people. but I love people too. I feel I've "won" with my pups when I've tired them out. It is a glorious feeling and I gloat when I've accomplished it. I am a very physically active person and enjoy hiking, xc skiing and snow shoeing. All those things are better with dogs on trails no one knows about! Magnuson is my favorite dog park in the city limits but -- depending on the owner and dog -- other adventures may await in the Cascades. Dogs make me happy. I love talking to dogs and watching their little ears perk up. They always make me laugh and ground me to the important things in life: treats, walks, friends, play, snuggling and food. Because I have had the honor of owning dogs for so long, I understand the physical and emotional needs of dogs and that they are complicated. I can handle the down time of just being with one another, administering medication (including shots), massage, pills, and when they want to just be silly and/or sweet. I take dogs as they are and love them for their uniqueness. I am not a strong disciplinarian. At all. If you want that, I'm not the right person. If your dog needs constant supervision, I'm not the right person. I'm home all day with them and encourage play and check on them but I'm not lurking in their space 24/7. I love it when they play and then nap next to me. I want dogs to come when they're called, not to bark too much and to not be overly aggressive with other dogs or people (although I know how to work around that, if need be). I have two dogs -- one is elderly and very low key but still enjoys a good hike; one is a pup and loves to play. Every dog in my house (my own and guests) get special attention from me that is all our own. We're all part of the same pack for sure, but everybody needs to feel noticed and appreciated as well. And I always let them know their owner loves them and misses them but we're on vacation for fun until their humans return! It would be an honor to care for your dogs diligently with plenty of pictures and reports to you on their days while away from you. I provide you pictures daily -- even if I know you may not get them each single day due to cell coverage issues. I want to be accountable to you so you know I'm caring for your dog every single day with the love and attention they deserve. Thanks for considering me! Carolyn DOGGY DAYCARE CLIENTS - My hours are preferably no earlier than 730am to no later than 630pm. Exceptions may be made, of course! COVID - I'm still taking clients (new and existing). If you're new and would like a meet and greet I'm good with that but we'll need to meet in my front yard, the park across the street, or Magnuson Dog Park. I'm a mask wearer and expect likewise from the humans involved. Thank you!