—What's your pet-care philosophy (I'm adaptable and happy to adopt your style)? Mine is to be attentive and empathetic, gentle yet firm, never to punish beyond a tone change and the word "no" and to train with positive reinforcement. I don't allow my dogs to walk up to other people or dogs without permission from people and dog owners first. My home is a safe haven where dogs are allowed to make themselves as comfortable as I do—meaning access to the fenced-in backyard and indoors whenever they want, access to attention, play and walks as they wish, and couch and bed lounging is never off-limits. —What rewards does your dog prefer? Certain treats, toys or praise—or all 3? —Is your dog trained (including house trained)? If so, what commands do they know? If not, I’m happy to work on training your dog (basic commands, walking on leash and potty training for puppies) during my visit and/or your dogs stay at no additional cost. —Does your dog have any triggers—squirrels, birds, cars, loud noises, etc (my Mastiff is most excited by other dogs so I ask her to sit as one approaches and I don’t allow her to interact until I say OK). How do you respond to your dog's triggers and what are the best strategies for dealing/disengaging with them. —Is your dog shy or reactive? I know how hard it can be to deal with either and the anxiety that can come from leaving them in someone else's care—I've owned pets who fall all over the spectrum. I'm committed to building a relationship with your dog so they can get acclimated before visits. I’m also committed to training and working on reducing their reactivity. —What are your dog's dietary requirements? Do they have any allergies or food that should be off-limits? How many times a day should they be fed and at what times? My dogs' diets are very important to me and I will respect your dogs food requirements as much as I'd want someone to respect mine. My dogs eat completely raw. My Chihuahua eats twice a day with around 10 supplements and my Mastiff eats 3 times a day with a few supplements. Rest assured I will follow your feeding instructions to the T! —Any additional information about you and your dog's preferences are welcome and greatly appreciated. No one knows your dog better than you and you are their biggest advocate. I will rely on the information you provide to make sure each and every visit or stay is as positive and enjoyable as possible for you and your pup!

I have a fenced in backyard and a wooded park right behind it! So your dog can enjoy romping around the yard, leashed adventures through the park and neighborhood, as well as plenty of playtime with toys throughout the day. If there are specific events or locations you know your dog enjoys I'm happy to visit them with your pup as well. My fiancé and I like to take our Mastiff to the Shaker Heights Pack Walk on Saturday mornings. If your pup is up for it we’d be happy to take them as well! If not, no worries, I will stay home and keep them company!