5.0

I have plenty of room in my house for the doggos to roam around, I have a decent size backyard, with a fence, for play time and I am close to several dog parks, including QE park, which is convenient for taking long walks on trails and in open areas. I am a detail-oriented person with an intuitive knack for anticipating a pet's needs. In my household, a dog’s well-being—nutrition, safety, and emotional comfort—always comes first. I have a background in nutritional research and have coached clients on adjusting diets as well as routines to address issues like gaining weight, inflammation, skin irritations, and fur quality. I am well-versed in Raw and Ancestral meal preparation and follow feeding instructions to the letter. While I am happy to offer nutritional tips, if asked, my priority is communicating clear health observations to you. My home environment is calm and inclusive; guests are welcome on the furniture and my bed, though I have a dedicated dog bed for those who prefer their own space. Also, my bedroom door is left open at night for dogs who prefer to move and maybe take the sectional couch as their bed. During feeding times, when I have more than one guest, I will typically separate everyone and feed them in separate rooms with closed doors until everyone is done eating. I always wait for at least 90 mins after feeding before letting the dogs be active as it can cause digestive issues like "bloat" in larger deep chested breeds. I have a number of dog gates at the stairs, as well as the front and backdoor to prevent dogs from leaving the house by mistake. Special Note: As it is now tick season, I do require all dogs staying at my home to have protection against fleas and ticks.

The very first thing I do when I get up, while my coffee is brewing, is do a cleaning and doing a hot water rinse of all the dog bowls. There are several water bowls scattered around the house. Fresh water goes into in each of the dog bowls throughout the day. An early morning mini walk begins, for those who need to pee, at around 6am. Without fail, so far, all of my guests go back to bed as I drink my coffee and open my computer. An hour or two later, when they rise, we go for the first long poop walk. Usually the walk is 30 to 60 min depending on the weather, but can sometimes be longer if we are having fun. Breakfast is served after the "poop walk", and as stated earlier, it is then rest time to let food digest. After digestions, walks or play happens every 2–3 hours, sometimes adding up to 4-6 walks in a day. We visit the Queen Elizabeth Park off-leash area (or walk trails for my on-leash only guests) 1–3 times daily depending on weather and the energy levels of my guests. On rainy days, my large living space is perfect for indoor fetch—even for 100lb guests! My fenced yard is always available for tug-o-war, fetch or play time and rough housing with fellow guest dogs. Often , if there are dogs who do not have the best recall, we will load up in the car and head to a fenced dog park for some play time. Usually that will happen at least once per day, and sometimes twice, depending on the weather and energy levels of the dogs staying with me at the time. Dinner is served between 6-7. Again everyone is feed separately until everyone is done. I prioritize a calm "unwind" period in the evening, including a final shorter walk or, if weather is uncooperative, a backyard bathroom break before everyone chooses where they want to sleep. You will always receive a detailed "pupdate" regarding their activity, mood, and any health observations I’ve noted and of course photos from the days activities and rest time.