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Your dog’s safety, comfort, and emotional well-being are my top priorities. Dogs in my care enjoy a secure, fully fenced yard and share their stay with three friendly, well-socialized resident dogs who love to play. All dogs are closely supervised at all times. To maintain a safe, low-stress environment, I only accept dog-friendly dogs who are comfortable interacting with others. Mealtime, Rest & Safety Practices To reduce stress and prevent conflict, all dogs are fed individually in shipping-style crates, which provide increased privacy and help minimize resource guarding and food-related anxiety. Dogs who need additional privacy during meals have a crate cover placed over the front to create a calm, enclosed space. After meals, all dogs participate in a minimum one-hour rest period to support digestion and help reduce the risk of bloat. To prevent rushing or overstimulation, dogs are moved one or two at a time when entering or exiting crates and doorways. For safety, all food, treats, and personal belongings are stored in a separate room that dogs do not have access to. Rest & Overnight Accommodations Crating is used only when it supports a dog’s comfort and safety. Dogs who do not require crating overnight or for whom crating would cause additional stress are settled in separate gated rooms, allowing them a quiet, secure place to sleep without feeling confined. This approach creates a closer to home-like, comforting environment while still maintaining structure and safety for every dog in my care.

A Typical Day with Fulton Pet Care 🐾 Dogs in my care follow a consistent, low-stress daily rhythm that balances structure with choice. While each dog’s individual needs are respected, this routine helps create a calm, predictable, home-like environment. Morning • First potty break shortly after waking • Breakfast served individually in crates, followed by a calm rest period • Second potty break, then dogs choose whether they’d like to relax inside or enjoy time in the fenced backyard Midday • Free movement between indoor and outdoor spaces, based on each dog’s preference • A natural rest/nap period late morning (often led by senior dogs), allowing everyone to reset and relax • During these calm periods, if a dog is having difficulty settling or becomes overstimulated, they may be temporarily redirected to the backyard, a crate, or a gated area with appropriate enrichment. This keeps the group peaceful while providing that dog with additional mental stimulation or space to decompress. • Once awake, dogs return to indoor or outdoor time, whichever they prefer Afternoon & Evening • Continued supervised play, relaxation, and choice-based indoor/outdoor time • Dinner served around 5:30–6:00 PM, followed by a required rest period to support digestion • Evening potty break, then relaxed time inside or outside Night Routine • Indoor water is picked up around 8:00–8:30 PM to help prevent overnight accidents, especially for puppies and seniors • Final potty break around 9:30 PM • Dogs settle in for the night in their designated sleep spaces • If a dog needs to go out during the night, they are taken out (this is rare due to the structured evening routine) • Dogs with medical conditions or medications that require continuous access to water (such as diabetes) will always have water available overnight Enrichment & Exercise Dogs are free to play throughout the house and backyard. If anyone still has extra energy in the evening, they may enjoy a walk or additional mental enrichment to ensure they are relaxed and ready for bedtime. Mental enrichment options include: • Puzzle toys • Lick mats • Snuffle mats • Other appropriate enrichment activities I am happy to reinforce training cues or routines you are currently working on, as long as they align with safe, humane handling practices.