I love working with both dogs and cats, and am able to provide day-care, walks of any length, drop-in visits and cat sitting. I am also able to provide transportation to appointments such as to the vet or groomer. I’m open to caring for animals with medical conditions and special needs as well. If you have any questions or requests please let me know! Dog walking is definitely my favorite activity, and when I arrive at a client’s home I open the door safely, leash and greet the pup and head out. Making sure the dog gets adequate fresh water after the walk (or also during, I can bring a bottle if needed) is super important, as is re-crating upon arrival if that’s what the owner instructs. My priority is always safety so I stay very aware of any cars, bikers, kids, and other dog walkers that are around. My old rescue dog Maxx unfortunately had a lot of past trauma, so he became very reactive whenever another dog was around. However this means I have a lot of practice distracting/redirecting the dog and keeping distance or changing directions in order to maintain a safe environment for everyone. Also, I never use my phone on walks and only bring it in case of an emergency. I strive to create the most enjoyable time for my doggie clients, and the first step is always safety, but other than that I love having fun with them and going their favorite routes and playing their favorite games. I strive for good open communication with pet parents about what they and their pet need, like, dislike, are afraid of, and anything else that is important to providing the best care. I like sending my clients updates about what happened during the visit and any behaviors/medical concerns that they should be aware of, and cute pictures of their fur baby to brighten their day. I can provide boarding in a limited capacity, and have no animals or young children at my house. I live in a quiet neighborhood in Barrington, and although my backyard isn’t fenced, I do have a 30 foot tie out cable that allows for supervised fetch and playtime.