I don’t have any breed preferences when it comes to dogs! I take my clients on a first-come first-serve basis, so if you prefer to have only your dog(s) staying with me at a time (aka no other pets present besides yours) I’m happy to oblige—I only ask that you let me know in the booking request ahead of time. Before our booking dates start, I would like to go over what a normal day and night routine looks like for your pup so that they’re as comfortable as they can be with me while you’re away. I’d like to know beforehand if there are any allergy/medication/dietary needs that apply to your dog. I’d also like to know if your dog is a “nervous chewer” due to anxiety/nervousness, or if there are any other behaviors I need to watch out for. If you’d like me to give your dog a bath while I’m dog sitting, just let me know where you would prefer for that to happen (like in the shower/tub, sink, outside, etc.). I would also like to know specifically if there are certain dog treats or chew sticks/toys (like rawhide) that may upset your pup’s belly. Most importantly, know that I treat each and every dog as though they are my own—with lots of love and lots of fun!

Each dog has their own unique needs when it comes to their energy levels and exercise requirememts. For high energy dogs, we will go on lots of walks and runs! All dogs will be given potty breaks every 2-4 hours, multiple playtimes/exercise breaks per day, and love & affection 100% of the time. When a pup is staying with me in my home, I use a “puppy cam” surveillance camera connected through my phone. I do this so that I can still supervise my Rover Pups on a live stream—no matter if I’m at the grocery store or simply in another room. This is particularly helpful with special needs dogs, sick/elderly dogs, and puppies who like to get into mischief. I also have a 4ft tall bolted dog gate with a latch door for human access and a smaller door for small breed dogs or cats to pass through without allowing big dogs to pass. I normally only use this hallway gate if the owner has asked to contain their dog in one area (for training or medical purposes), or keep dogs separated from each other for their own comfort and safety. I primarily only use a crate if the owner has asked that I do so during specific times of the day (or we’re crate training), but other than that, your dog is free to lounge and play in my house as they would in yours. One of the best things about working for Rover is the one-on-one time I get to have with each dog. This isn’t like having your dog stay in a kennel with only a few personal interactions throughout the day. I treat my Rover dogs just as I would treat my own “fur baby”. Any pupper that I take care of will get lots of walks, belly rubs, and love!