I have always been an animal lover. I spent six years working with animals full time in pet grooming salons and dog daycares, providing overnight care for our dog clients in my home, housesitting in their homes, and making mid-day visits for walks. I have experience with all breeds, sizes, temperaments, and needs. My current job is not related to animals, but I work from my laptop and have flexible hours. In my free time I love learn and practice dog training with my own dog. **I love dogs and cats, but I also have a wide variety of experience with small pets and livestock of all sizes!** Whether housesitting in your home or hosting your dog in my home, my schedule allows me to be with your pet close to 24/7, which is great for puppies, elderly pets, pets with separation anxiety, and the pet who is used to being spoiled. I offer dog boarding and dog daycare in my home, located in McKinleyville on 1.5 acres. We also share our property with my eight month old Boston Terrier, a dog savvy indoor/outdoor cat, and free range chickens. For boarding and daycare, a quick meet-and-greet is required before hand. Dog guests are typically kept on leash until I know they can be trusted to not chase the chickens, but we can still enjoy the yard in the mornings and evenings when the chickens are sleeping. I am available for visits to your home of any length while you're away, whether that is for an hour during the day while you're at work or social events, or extended stays while you're out of town. My well behaved eight month old Boston Terrier who is available daytime visits if your pet would enjoy her company. For overnight housesitting, a meet-and-greet is required before hand as she would be joining in your home. I also have special experience with elderly dog care, dogs with mobility issues, giving medication, puppies, dog training and maintaining good habits, grooming, cats, and grooming cats! Did I miss something? Just ask!