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I value transparency and integrity and will always uphold these when caring for your dog and communicating with you! I'm open to any and all questions about my handling/caretaking, and welcome feedback if there's anything you'd like me to do differently in subsequent bookings. Every dog will receive my individual attention to ensure their fulfillment and safety! BOARDING: When boarding in my home, I will only ever have one other dog present (my own) to make sure all interactions stay manageable and respectful. Guest dogs will receive a lot of attention, structure, love, and may be kept on leash inside to guide them if unresponsive to verbal commands. We have a preference for medium/low energy guest dogs who are crate trained! SITTING/DROP-INS/WALKS: When in your home, I will always be respectful of your space and follow your directions as far as boundaries go: what spaces are off limits for me/your dog, what structure/guidance to give them, what they can eat, how they like to play, etc. I like to leave clients' spaces cleaner than I found them! I typically do not offer overnight sitting services (in your home) for brand new clients.

NEUTRAL GREETINGS: When meeting a new dog, I always let them get to know me in their own way. I wait for the nervous/shy dogs to come to me, and the jumpy/pushy ones are expected to settle before I engage with them. This way, your dog will be able to settle in and get comfortable with me in a CALM and NEUTRAL way. I look at greetings as an opportunity to give dogs the time/space to come out of their shell while I observe them for the individuals they are. I am fair and gentle in my expectations, respecting dogs’ boundaries if ever showing signs of discomfort or overwhelm in a new situation. WALKS: I believe the walk is the ultimate form of bonding, and the perfect way for me to get to know a dog (and vice versa). If staying in my home, every dog will get a minimum of 2 walks per day (~30-60min each depending on need). Happy to provide more if your dog is high energy! PLAY/ENGAGEMENT: I'm happy to tug, fetch, and play throughout the day! Engagement, impulse control, and obedience games are all in my back pocket, as I'm a big believer that mental fulfillment is just as important as physical fulfillment. SUPERVISION: Dogs will receive constant supervision and additional potty breaks between walks. OUTINGS: If your dog doesn’t have any problem behaviors that would be exacerbated by overstimulation, we can consider taking a local park outing!