**** Must do well with cats and small children **** To stay in my home, I prefer small to medium sized dogs but am always willing to look at making an exception. I would need to know if your dog gets along well with cats and small children, if he/she is house trained, and any other relevant information (medical, strict food schedule, etc. etc.) Are you comfortable with your dog having treats you don't provide yourself? I would love to have a meet and greet session beforehand to get a feel for your pup's personality to plan our schedules accordingly (dog beach? more intimate exercises? minimal snuggling? etc. etc.) but am very flexible if this isn't possible. I have a 2 year old daughter, so my only real non-negotiable is any dog who is uncomfortable to the point of aggression around children! (My dog is a senior dog and definitely tries to stay clear of the tot, so I understand some dogs are not okay with children, but aggression goes too far for my comfort level)

We have a nice fenced in yard with plenty of room for your pup to run and sniff around. Since I am home full-time, we can fit in plenty of out of house activities whenever needed or desired (Hitting the parks is a must on a beautiful day), including dog parks, the dog beach, and just going for strolls around the neighborhood. Ideally, I will work with any pup's particular comfort level activity-wise. If the dog beach is a little too scary for him/her, my bed/couch are also very comfy and inviting and I will work around making sure he/she gets adequate exercise otherwise. Plenty of snuggles will be had and lots of romping around- a recipe for the perfect doggy sleepover!