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Hello! I'm Felix—the neighborhood Liver Treat PEZ Dispenser dogs have secretly been talking about. Today I split my time between consulting work and pet care. One unexpected benefit of leaving the traditional corporate tech grind is that I finally have the flexibility to spend more time doing something I've genuinely enjoyed for years—working with dogs. I've raised and trained three champion Boxers over the past 20 years, from puppyhood through every life stage, so I'm very comfortable with high-energy dogs, giant personalities, structured routines, and the occasional stubborn streak. Along the way I've trained through AKC Canine Good Citizen puppy classes, German Schutzhund foundation work, and advanced off-leash obedience. Each of my Boxers could confidently hold a stay with distractions from over 50 yards away, recall on command, and walk at heel completely off leash. Whether it's a quick neighborhood walk or a longer stay, I treat every dog like my own—with structure, focused play, plenty of one-on-one attention, earned rewards, and yes... probably a little too much silly dog talk. My goal isn't to create dogs that depend on me—it's to provide care that reinforces the healthy routines, confidence, and life skills you've already worked hard to build at home. These days I primarily provide structured neighborhood walks and drop-in visits throughout Ballard and the surrounding neighborhoods, taking advantage of the flexibility my consulting schedule provides. Most of the relationships I build begin with walks, drop-ins, or a meet and greet. Over time, dogs who thrive in my care and are a great fit may earn an invitation to boutique daycare or boarding, complete with a fully fenced backyard that's a bit of a unicorn in Ballard's dense city environment. I intentionally keep those services lower volume so every dog receives the same calm, structured attention that earned them a spot in the first place. After years of calendars, conference calls, forecasts, and executive meetings, I've discovered I much prefer helping a nervous dog gain confidence on a walk or convincing a puppy that the mystery object they found on the sidewalk is not, in fact, a snack. The dogs are usually easier to negotiate with. I've also spent plenty of time on the owner side of pet care. Between work travel, conferences, and long weekends away, I've personally used walkers, drop-in providers, daycare facilities, kennels, and sitters. A lot of what I do today comes from building the kind of calm, reliable, and communicative pet care experience I always wished I had available for my own dog. I know trusting someone new with your pet can feel stressful. My goal is simple: provide calm, structured, reliable care with plenty of communication, photos, and updates along the way so you can feel confident your dog is safe, understood, and having a great time.