Please let me know any allergies or food sensitivities ahead of time! As well as cat savvy-ness and other behavioral “challenges” And it is sometimes helpful to know if your pet has ever received care from a Rover sitter before! Some pets need more time to warm up!

I’m a big believer of using intermittent mental stim, quiet/rest time, and physical stim. For mental stimulation, I like to do short individual and group training sessions. Anywhere from teaching new tricks, to just learning the basics, I’ll meet you’re dog at their level! They will learn how to listen to commands alone and while in a group- and perform synchronized tricks! Although- disclaimer, some excel more at this than others! I use natural methods of training that are founded in asking for cooperation from and animal rather than forcing their compliance. Like for example, open door crate training. I focus a lot on house and pack manners! I believe quiet time and rest are important skills for dogs to learn! More active resters usually get a Kong and a quiet space to be along to decompress and settle down for a period of time. And some of the more experienced resters just take a nap on the couch or chew a benebone to keep themselves entertained. This time is usually spent inside, and playing with each other is discouraged in these moments. Lots of dogs actually need to learn how to entertain themselves in non- destructive ways and they can’t do that if they are playing with a friend! Physical stimulation is done by way of group play, one on one play, and daily adventures to walks like the Rail Trails, Massabesic, Uncanoonuc, Livingston, and the conservation trails and boat landing behind the Hooksett Dog park. I also will pack everyone up and head to nearby Barnstead to a family beach on Suncook Lake for swimming and water fun!