There’s nothing better than getting to make sure that a dog has the love they need! As a lifelong dog lover, and I can’t imagine my life without them. I’ve been pet sitting dogs since I was a child, so becoming a professional dog sitter was a natural decision for me. I love the fact that I can hang out with dogs and give back to my community all at the same time! Most of my experience is with small and medium sized dogs although I am comfortable with larger dogs. I have many years of experience working as a professional dog sitter, walker, and boarder. My most rewarding dog experience was when I took in a pregnant stray dog, covered the bill when she needed an emergency c-section, and cared for her and the puppies until they were old enough to go to new homes. I placed all of the dogs with people I knew and they are all happy and doing well. I hope to foster dogs in an official capacity some day in the future! Although I’ll be the primary caregiver to your pup, I also live with my husband, children, and sister. My husband is a big animal lover and helps when I have dogs to care for. He loves to be around dogs and is always there to provide some extra love and affection. My three daughters also love to help by playing with dogs and giving them lots of love. My sister, who is an experienced professional dog walker, also lives with us and helps with the dogs when she is home. All the humans in my house love dogs and are happy to help. I also have two dogs who are very friendly and excited when new four legged friends come to stay! We have 5 cats in the house that prefer not to be bothered by dogs so they stay on the second and third floors for the most part when we have dogs staying with us. Our home is big but very welcoming! During a stay, I’ll always make sure to put your dog’s safety and happiness first. I know that no one knows your your pup better than you do, so I’ll always follow your instructions exactly. That means adhering to feeding times, exercise regimens, and potty breaks. Plus, I always love to spoil pups, so let me know how I can make your pup as happy as possible! For owners, I provide detailed updates three times a day along with photos of the dog's day. That way you can be updated on how your pooch is doing and see how much fun they’re having with me! I live in a three story Victorian home that my husband and I are restoring in the historic district of Aurora, IL. My neighborhood is lovely to walk around in and there is a large park with a half-mile trail nearby. It’s perfect for exploration and checking out what’s happening in nature. My yard is not fenced in but my property is half an acre so there are lots of areas to walk around on a leash. Your pup will love running around and exploring my house, lounging on the couch, and basking in the sunlight that comes in our large windows!