I am a huge animal lover and have always loved and cared for dogs. I previously worked at a veterinary surgery center for several years where surgeries were completed every day, caring for seriously injured and sick dogs. Being there to care for them before and after surgery was so gratifying, and definitely gave me a lot of experience handling all dogs, including those that were painful or weak. I have a Shih Tzu named Keyser and he loves other dogs. He is very social, but not overly energetic and won't bother any dog who doesn't want to play with him. My husband and I love spending time with him (we will with your dogs too!) and taking him on new adventures. He was a rescue and came to us very skittish, but now he loves playing, learning new tricks and accompanying us wherever we can take him. I always want to be sure this is the best fit for everyone so I do require a meet and greet ahead of time. On our meet and greet, we'll confirm your dog is comfortable in this setting and we'll go over all the details that make your pet unique. I will keep you updated with texts or emails throughout your dog's stay so you can know they are having a great time! We offer a relaxed, loving home and will give your dog all the love and care they deserve! I want us to be respectful of each other's time so I'll always request a half-hour window time estimate for dropping off and picking up. This is to ensure pups aren't dropped off unexpectedly during any conference calls on work days, or that we're home and not out walking pups on the weekends.