Hi- I'm Erica! I'm a huge animal lover. I have been dog sitting for over 12 years and have owned pets for over 19 years. I have three dogs and a cockatiel of my own. I love volunteering and fostering dogs for local animal rescues. I am currently work from home 100% of the time. I live in a house with my boyfriend, Josh, on a dog friendly block about 3 minutes off Highway 55 in Affton. Your dog will feel comfortable and at ease in my house which includes a completely fenced-in spacious backyard. Your pup will never be left unattended outside since I am always outside with the dogs. My yard will be used for potty breaks and for playing fetch, etc. I let the dogs out 4 to 6 times a day for potty breaks. I also have a several wireless camera that allow me to keep an eye on the dogs if I have to leave home. I don’t charge extra for treats, bedtime snacks, peanut butter stuffed Kongs, one-on-one play time, cuddles, or belly rubs! I’ll treat your pup just like she’s/he’s is one of my own! I have extra food/water bowls, blankets, toys, etc. for your pup to use. I do ask that you bring your dog’s food, a non-retractable leash, a collar with ID tag, any medications, and a crate- if your dog uses one. I also encourage you to write out a detailed summary of your dog’s typical schedule, along with feeding instructions, for me to follow. I am able to watch dogs with special needs. Dogs with moderate to low energy levels do best in my home. Your dog must be dog/bird friendly, spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations, as well as free from fleas/parasites and contagious diseases (i.e. kennel cough or worms). I am flexible with Pick-up and Drop-off times. In general I do not allow pick-ups or drop-offs before 7:00am or after 10:30pm unless you coordinate with me in advance. I am comfortable caring for dogs with medical issues (require medication, blind, deaf, etc.) as well as behavior issues (food aggression, separation anxiety, general anxiety, etc.). Unfortunately I am unable to accommodate any dog with any contagious illnesses/conditions- such as canine flu, kennel cough, fleas, etc. I am Pet CPR certified by PetTech. In case of emergency I can drive your dog to the vet. If you’d like to book a reservation with me I encourage you to set up a meet & greet with me and my pets! I look forward to meeting you and your pup! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Connect on Facebook- "Wags While You're Away" and Instagram- @wagswhileyoureaway or #wagswhileyoureaway