I’d like to know if your dog (or cat) has any certain reactive behaviors or triggers that might arise during our visit or walk. This will help me to be more proactive than reactive in a situation. Also any likes or dislikes (favorite scratching spot, favorite park, favorite treats, etc). Also are there any behaviors you do not want to reinforce in your household or are there certain treats your dog is not allowed to have (allergic, dietary restrictions, etc). If there are keywords or phrases you use to garner an action or behavior, please share these with me. I’m also a babysitter and have been a nanny in past years so if your needs extend to your non-furry children, I’d be happy to help :-) Regarding extreme weather (heat, cold, snow, ice, hail) during our appointments: I will always have your dog’s safety and best interest at heart. I am very attentive and watch for signs of heat or cold stress in a dog and do my best to mitigate or eliminate these from the scenario. I listen and watch your dogs mannerisms. I follow guidelines set forth by the American Veterinarian Medical Association as well as American Kennel Club when evaluating a dog for potential stress or exhaustion due to the climate/weather. I will never force a dog to do anything as this can cause more issues and stress. If weather does not lend to being able to complete the allotted time for the walk, we will come back to the house and play with toys or sit and relax so that your dog still has company and is not left alone. I will not put the health & safety of your dog at risk solely to achieve a desired time outside. My job is to ensure your dog is in the same or better shape as when you left earlier in the day and part of that responsibility is ensuring that they are safe and healthy when I leave. Leaving a few minutes at the end of the walk to monitor your dog to ensure he or she is recovered from the walk is paramount. Exhausting a dog to solely reach “30 minutes of desired activity” when the outdoor temperature is not conducive to exertion levels is not something I believe in nor will I tolerate. I have your dogs best interests at heart. My drop-in and walking rates listed are for anyone within a 5 mile radius. Outside of that radius, rates do increase due to gas and time to/from your home. ***Home-Sitting clients*** please ensure your dog can go the requested 4-8 hours without having to be let outside for potty breaks. I do take on other drop-in visits during the week/weekend as well as have my own pups that I must attend to so I will not be at your home 24 hours a day. Please also indicate if you require overnight stays during the house-sitting so I can arrange my schedule to meet your needs. If that is what you need, the booking will need to be at the constant care rate.

I enjoying taking dogs on walks and playing in their backyard or house depending on space and weather. If the dog enjoys playing tug of war or fetch we most certainly can do that. Walks at parks are great sensory places for dogs and I offer plenty of time for sniff breaks and inquisitive searching. If your kitty enjoys playing and chasing toys we can play during our drop-in.