To help me best care for your family member, I would appreciate knowing age, size, and any physical challenges. It also helps to know if your pet is used to any particular training cues and feeding schedules. What are his favorite ways to relax (chew toys, cuddling); special cues for going outside; and sleeping habits (couch, floor, bed). In addition to emergency and vet contact information, I would need to know allergies; allowed treats; accustomed feeding schedules. All dogs are unique, so knowing about any challenging behaviors in advance helps me keep everyone and everything safe. I love being around all kinds of dogs, especially seniors and puppies. As a dog trainer, I can also work with skills such as house breaking or crate training.

Our daily walks range from quiet roads among homes at the base of a mountain to groomed nature trails winding through the neighborhood landscape. We also go to a park just minutes away to wander along its quiet arbor path. Sometimes we enjoy running on grass beside the golf course that abuts our back fence; chasing tennis balls or a Frisbee. In good weather, we play obstacle course outside with boxes, hula hoops, and small traffic-like cones. One of our favorites is learning new skills like making a 2-point basket through a short hoop; recycling by collecting empty plastic water bottles into a bucket; or collecting hidden toys. We also have treat puzzles and favorite chew toys (some with peanut butter) for quiet time. Every day, we have brushing time on the grooming table. Sometimes we all cuddle on the couch or bed for a mass puppy nap.