For the safety of myself, my animals, the people in my life, and your own pet, I cannot accept services for a pet that has had a history of aggression towards people or animals. For boarding in my home, your pet must be good with dogs AND cats, my cats are dog-saavy but I don't want it to be a stressful experience for anyone! For boarding extending past 2 nights, I can accommodate dogs who are not good with cats. I want to know what kind of leader you are in your household, and what kind of structure you give your pets in order for them to thrive! I will do my best to incorporate it into my household in a safe way. It's important that I'm aware of any behavioural concerns (ie: reactivity, prey drive, insecurities, separation anxiety, resource guarding, etc), pre-existing medical conditions, or dietary restrictions, and if they are intact or not. I require your pet(s) to be up-to-date on their vaccinations and parasite prevention for their safety, the public's safety, and the safety of myself and my pets. I keep detailed notes on all relevant information about my furry clients, so if you end up forgetting something, we'll cover it during the meet-and-greet. I'd love to schedule a free meet & greet to meet your beloved pet before booking!

I look at every outing as an opportunity to strengthen the bond between myself and the dog, and give this endeavor my fullest attention! I love doing training sessions with dogs, it helps increase their self-confidence, and deepen our bond. I typically walk my dog around Penhold, varying the routes to provide lots of interesting smells and sights. Walks with my dog are working walks, where we work on exposure to new stimuli, improving leash manners, and building confidence. If your dog has leash reactivity, please inform me beforehand so I am not caught off-guard! Due to liability concerns, I do not bring client dogs to the dog park or any unfenced area off-leash. If dogs require a larger run than my yard allows, I will gladly take them to my parent's yard, where they could meet her energetic and friendly Standard poodles, Sulta and Bizzy for a playdate! Though I pay close attention to individual dogs' conditions, I adhere to Veterinary-recommend guidelines regarding temperature and outdoor time - taking the RealFeel temperature, moisture, coat & breed, medical conditions, and more into account when determining if it is safe to be out for a period of time (walks, drop-ins, potty breaks). If you would like more information, I can send you my many resources on the topic! If it is too cold for a walk, I make sure to provide even more physical and/or mental stimulation to the pups indoors. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and if I have a flare-up, may not be able to provide as much physical activity as I would hope to normally, but can provide plenty of mental stimulation - which for most dogs is even more important!