Please let me know of any special needs or requests. Dogs staying with us need to be able to stay in a crate when I’m not home (school drop off/pick up, errands, etc). I have crates here to use if needed. They also need to be okay with other dogs, as I have two dogs of my own. I will do my best to accommodate special needs and requests (and will let you know ahead of time if I can’t), so please feel free to let me know so we can see if we’re a good match. Dogs staying with me should be comfortable with other dogs, as my preferred dog-watching style is to incorporate our canine guests into my daily life, which means they’re out and about (not crated all day) and usually in the same rooms as us, because that’s where my dogs are. If your dog does better alone in a crate with being let out for breaks, please let me know and we can adjust to ensure your dog is comfortable.

Dogs tend to follow me around and do whatever I’m doing. They have their choice of dog beds and toys to play with. We take breaks and play outside in the backyard or play fetch in the house when it’s too hot or raining outside. Our walks are usually around our neighborhood, in the evening after dinner (or early in the morning before the sun heats up the ground). My dogs are always hanging out with us, and they have beds in nearly every room of my house. I meet the needs of the dog staying with us. Some dogs prefer to hang out in their kennel while others become part of my dog pack and follow me around. I do what I can to make our canine guests feel comfortable and at home. I am not a dog trainer, but I do enjoy playing with dogs and going through their commands/tricks with them if needed/requested.