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I have a very short list of people I trust with my fur babies. I want to know they are not being treated as a chore but truly enjoyed. When your pup is in my care, I keep a watchful eye on their moods, body language, eating and bathroom patterns, etc. If something ever feels off, I’ll reach out and communicate with you right away. I take extra note of how they are settling in for the first few days and will work with you to get them adjusted. I like to keep all the animals in eyesight, to ensure everyone is accounted for and comfortable. Leia follows me everywhere, so where she goes the other dogs follow suit. I change out water fountains daily (using filtered water from the fridge), and have multiple running water fountain stations throughout the house. I sweep and vacuum every two days so pups don’t have access to anything unsafe on the floor. My city requires dogs to be on leash in public areas, and I personally feel safest keeping your dog leashed during our potty breaks and walks. I do have a fenced yard, but there is no locking gate, so dogs are only allowed out there with I am present. I have a fun dog splash pad the pups enjoy in the summer that we play with a lot. I generally avoid dog parks due to my concerns around illness and unpredictable behavior from unfamiliar dogs. I regularly meet up with well-socialized dog pup friends for backyard playdates. There is a park directly across the street, and a huge school field less than a block away that is great for play.

My fur babies are the center of my routine, so it's seamless to fold your pup into our flow. This is what your dog's overall stay and average day looks like: We take potty walks every 2-3 hours. We go on 3–4 potty walks a day (15–20 minutes each). We do a long walk first thing in the morning and end with a wind-down stroll in the evening. We start each morning with potty and breakfast. We then head out for a “Training Walk” around the neighborhood where we work on leash training and non-reactivity. After our walk, we hang out on the deck, cuddled up in the papasan chair while I do a little work or read. Weather permitting, I keep the door to the fenced deck open so dogs can come in and out, sunbathe and watch the world go by. I have calm jazz or low-fi beats on during the day. We love field trips! For pups with energy and confidence, on warm days, we will head out on an early morning hike. We take a pup cup trip once a week. And I’m always discovering new dog-friendly patios and spots around town so your pup can explore with us. Dogs are never kenneled unless it’s specifically requested or something they personally need for comfort. Dogs sleep in the bedroom with me and Leia. They can sleep either on the bed with us or on a dog bed nearby. If they prefer to sleep in their kennel we put the kennel in the room with us. I close my bedroom door at night so there’s no wandering after lights out.