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I have a fenced backyard and let my two dogs have free access to my entire home. On nice days I leave my backdoor open so they can go in and out as they please. I take my youngest, Gio, on at least two walks a day and try to go as often as we can to one of the seven dog parks we like to visit around the Twin Cities. Usually at night during our bedtime walk, I will include Drake, my senior dog, by pushing him in a stroller. He's over 15yrs old and blind. I have an extra bedroom with a door to close to help crate your dog(s) in there if needed; feed them in there too. I also have an enclosed front porch with a door than can be used as an extra space if needed. Your dog(s) are more than welcome to roam freely around my house too. Not a problem. All I ask is that they be house trained and be given tips if they have a tendency to want to chew certain things like slippers or shoes. I love animals and have a soft spot in my heart for them, especially for disabled dogs. I also have owned cats before and know how to take care of them too. If you have a cat though, I would not be able to board them but rather be more able to stop by and check in on them, play and feed them, and clean their litter box too.

I love to explore new routes when walking with dogs. For example, we may go down one street for our morning walk and then a different street for our evening walk; I understand how different smells can be stimulating for dogs. If owners are comfortable with dog parks, I'm more than happy to go to them. I have been to several around town (Battle Creek in Maple Wood, Minnehaha in Mpls, Kaposia in South St. Paul, Elm Creek in Champlin, Heritage Village Dog Park in Inver Grove Heights and Bald Eagle near Otter Lake in White Bear Lake). I love to play fetch and also tug-o-war with dogs.