First-hand experience caring for: • rescue and shelter dogs (my Izzy) • food reactivity • previously abused or fearful dogs (my Izzy) • purebred and bully breeds • senior or mobility-limited dogs • puppies • timid or sensitive temperaments • very high-energy personalities (Bonnie my boxer) • dogs with food or environmental allergies ((Bonnie my boxer) • 80Lb lap dogs *if your dog is reactive (food/toys/leash/animals) please send me a message! I have experience and understand the extra steps that need to be taken but i need to keep my girls safe first and for most. Babysitting: 1-3 hours: $25 **if you need a babysitter for 1-3 hours please send me a message we can adjust pricing** My girls want you to know that they have a ton of toys (two toy boxes!), treats, comfortable couch with fluffy blankets, king size bed (that their dad is kicked out of nightly because they play dead and won’t move) , backyard, mom moves the table in the living room so we can wrestle, and big windows to look outside! From raising my pet duck Elvis as a kid to rescuing squirrels, I’ve had rabbits, fish, birds, cats — and now our two girls Bonnie and Izzy. Both of our dogs have done a lot of one-on-one training (even if they like to pretend they forgot it). We both work from home, so it’s rare that visiting dogs are left alone, and if they are it’s only for short periods. One of my dogs thrives on routine and let me know exactly at 5 it’s time to eat and at 11 when she wants us all to go to bed while the other is much more go-with-the-flow and refuses to get out of bed before noon. Because of that, I’m comfortable caring for dogs that need very structured schedules as well as dogs that are more relaxed. Grabdma/Grandpa dog experience: Our Bailey lived to be 15, so we’re used to the reality of caring for older dogs. That included helping her up and down steps, lifting her onto the couch or bed, giving medications (even when it took multiple tries), and just slowing life down for her. We’ve washed couch covers and bed sheets more times than we can count from accidents but we didn’t care as long as she was happy and comfortable. Our current dogs know to be gentle and respect their elders. Puppies: We’ve raised multiple puppies and understand the work that comes with that monster stage. Our home is set up to be very dog-friendly and pee/poop proof (ruggable for the win). Fearful / previously abused dogs: Izzy was abused before I adopted her and can still be nervous with loud noises and….. her shadow. Living with her has taught me a lot about reading body language, building trust, and giving dogs the time and space they need to feel safe.