Hi, My name is Emily! I'm from Delaware and have done dog sitting through Rover.com for quite sometime now and love it. I also have 5+ years in professional pet care. I did a year with Rover before moving to Florida where I worked as a kennel technician, certified professional dog trainer, kennel supervisor and asst kennel manager. I also have a small amount of veterinary experience. I worked with a rescue and fostered dogs for a year. Now that I am back home and am a stay at home mom, I’m excited to use my experience and love of dogs to create my own business as well as work with Rover. I am also very involved with It Takes A Village Animal Rescue. I foster, volunteer, and offer training whenever needed. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover my whole life. I have had a family dog as far back as I remember. My past has shaped my passion for the care and training of dogs. Dogs bring so much love joy loyalty honesty and devotion to life, who wouldn’t want to make it their career. About my yard My back yard is completely fenced in and I have a good view of the whole yard from my kitchen. There are many trees so it's pretty cool and shady on hot summer days and plenty of room to explore. But we also go on pack walks daily, weather permitting. A tired dog is a good dog. My home is a bi or split level home and the entire downstairs is dedicated to my dog care business. There is an indoor playroom, that can also be a private room, and two other open spacious rooms where your pet will sleep, relax and eat in between playtime, walks, hanging around the house and backyard and potty breaks. I have it set up this way in case there’s any pups who don’t like other dogs, if certain dogs don’t get along or owners who don’t want their dog around other dogs. On the other hand, if your dog is not enjoying their room we can and will make any special accommodations necessary to provide a fun and stress free stay. My options are extensive for every pet parent. My experience administering medication is extensive. I can give just about any medication. Including insulin if needed. My certifications include pet CPR and first aide and professional dog trainer. I have also attended and graduated from multiple Cesars Way courses. In Fort Lauderdale and his ranch in California.