When first entering the home, I’m always sure to make sure they’re meeting me on neutral ground so they know I’m a friend! Calmness is key, and making sure to facilitate a calm and friendly environment is essential! Once in the home and comfortable, I make sure to accommodate the pet(s) needs and schedules as meeting new people can be scary and having familiarity with how the day is planned out can help ease some of the tension. Once comfortable, I make sure to give them lots of love and am sure to take them on daily walks to release any pent up energy! Playtime is also so important! I have 2 dogs of my own, Milo and Andy, and a cat named Lily! I am more than happy and willing to have the dogs meet beforehand when boarding! Lily is super shy and will not come out when there’s new people/any commotion happening. She’s super great with our dogs, she’s even best friends with my dog Milo! Milo is a very sweet and loving dog and has had no problem getting along with dogs I look after. He loves to play but will be respectful with dogs’ boundaries if they’re not up for playing. Andy has some past trauma due to being a shelter dog, but he mainly just does his own thing and won’t engage with other dogs much. I am more then willing to accommodate whatever you need in order for you to feel as secure and safe in trusting me with your pet(s)! NOTE: if you are unsure if your dog/cat is okay with cats/other cats (ex: dog has never interacted with a cat), I am more then willing to set up a meeting where your dog/cat can meet Lily, Milo and Andy! Both Milo and Andy had never met cats before (as far as I know) before we adopted Lily and they all get along really well! I’m always open to helping in anyway I can, so let me know if you’d like to do a meet up before a booking or just to see how your dog gets along with cats as Lily is pretty chill!