Hello fellow dog lovers! My name is Katie, and as my headline states I am a stay at home mother to an 8 month old son (well it doesn't say that part up there, but my son DJ is 8 months old :) What does that mean to you? I am home 95% of the day and can take care of your dog's every need, from potty breaks to playing to brushing, bathing, feeding and medication administration! I have had large breed dogs in my household since I was born. Most recently, I owned a 12 year old Alaskan Malamute (90 lbs) that sadly had to be put down, and a German Shepard mix (65 lbs) that I had to foster when I moved to Paris, France in 2014. There are 5 other dogs in his foster home that have taken him into their pack, and as much as I would like, I just don't have the heart to separate him from his new family, but he comes to visit often. I have a large fenced in yard with a swimming pool and a pond that provides a huge area for playing fetch, etc. Inside my home, I built a 4 foot high picket fence between the dining room and living room and can block off access to the kitchen, so if on the rare occasion I am not home (and so long as your dogs can't clear a 4 foot fence) they are free to roam around the kitchen and dining room which is all tile so they don't need to be in a kennel unless that is your/their preference. I walked my dogs at least a mile every day, so I am capable of handling more than one large dog at a time, and love to go for walks in the neighborhood, especially since the weather is cooling off. My son is used to being around large dogs and does extremely well with them. I was a 911 operator for the Phoenix Fire Department for 13 years before moving to Paris last year, and although I am not certified in dog first aid/CPR, I have coached people on how to do it over the phone, so I am familiar with it and am confident that I could provide emergency care if a situation were to arise. I know how much dogs mean to their owners and how hard it is to find reliable and trustworthy caregivers when you are not around. I am easygoing, laid back, very flexible, and would love to provide the same TLC to your dog(s) while you are away as you do on a daily basis. I look forward to hearing from you!