My life has always been full of animals! From dogs and cats to goats and hamsters, I’ve had a long life taking care of animals and making them happy. I’ve always had a big hand in raising them, and have operated in many different capacities when it came to training. I first started working with my Sheltie for obedience trials when I was 11 and was professionally showing horses as well. I’ve trained horses to be competitive driving horses, been a barn caretaker, a groomer, worked in a pet boarding facility, and even fostered dogs. I have tons of love for animals and all the professional experience to boot! One of the best parts about me is that I am able to focus entirely on the animals that come under my wing. I currently only work part-time (9-3 Tuesday and Thursday), which means that I have tons of time to focus entirely on your best friend! I’m an empty nester which means that your pooch will have all of my attention! I love bringing new animals into my life and am always happy to be able to offer them so much of my time. I only work with one animal at a time, which allows me to spend as much time with them as they need to be happy. When taking on a new client, I typically like to schedule a meet-and-greet. It’s a great way to make sure that we’re all a good fit for one another, which is so important to me. Likewise, it gives us the opportunity to chat face-to-face about your pup and your care expectations. No one knows your dog better than you do, so it’s always great to chat with owners in person about what makes their pup tick! Finally, I just love meeting new dogs! I like to get down on their level to show them that I’m a welcome presence here to make friends, and I’m sure we’ll be best buddies in no time at all. I know how difficult it can be to be away from your best friend, so I’m here to make it feel like they’re still right beside you! To that end, I strive to make owners feel that way through excellent communication. I want you to know exactly how your pup is doing every day, what we’ve done for that day, and show you just how happy they are! Every day, I send detailed daily updates replete with tons of information on your pup’s welfare, which always include tons of pictures so you can see how much fun we’re having together.