Your dog's comfort, health, and safety are top priorities while they're in my care. I want both you and your pup(s) to be happy with the service received. If your dog has special needs, such as allergies or other sensitivities, medication or supplement requirements, special dietary needs, mobility issues, or mobility restrictions while healing (such as exercise restriction after a surgical procedure), let's discuss these needs before your visits or walks are scheduled. This will ensure that your dogs always receive the same quality of care as they would if you were here at home with them! Is your dog reactive toward strangers, other dogs, or small animals? That's no problem. I have worked alongside many reactive dogs and their families over the past 14 years. Let's discuss how you'd like your pup to be handled and to receive care in order to keep visits and walks as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I'll follow your lead, and offer any help needed along the way.

I love the outdoors and love exploring with curious and fun-loving dogs. I realize, however, that every dog is different, will behave differently in various environments, and will have different needs. Depending on your preferences, your dog can enjoy walks in a variety of settings, from simple walks around your neighborhood, to quick and fun trips to Piedmont Park, to exploring a few local trails such as the Morningside Nature Preserve, the Silver Comet trail, the Beltline trail, the Sweetwater Creek trail, and the West Palisades Trail at Paces Mill! Is your dog or puppy currently enrolled in a training class? If so, I can help keep him or her on track by reviewing training concepts and tasks set by your trainer during our visit! Short, positive training sessions can help provide much-needed mental enrichment to tire your pup out in a safe and healthy way, as well as keep him or her on track with mastering the skills learned in training class each week. We'll also work on practicing good leash manners. We can also work on other fun and interesting mental exercises, such as impulse control (practicing "wait," "take it," "drop it," and "leave it" at home and in real-world settings) and beginning nose work with "find it" games! For high-energy dogs that love staying active, we'll enjoy games of fetch, tug (with impulse control), and frisbee. Trips to any of the local dog parks are available upon request, but will need to be discussed in detail prior to scheduling to ensure that your pup remains safe, healthy, and happy.