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If your dog is staying with me, I have a fenced area in the condo units where I live. Condo is single story. There are several parks close by, including the Alberta Park Dog Off Leash Area which is not fenced. If you are comfortable and your dog has good recall to me, I can take your dog there, too. If they prefer to be leashed the whole time, other parks are close and we will have just as much fun! If I am picking your dog up to walk and return to your home, I will take the utmost care to be gentle and respectful of your animal and home. It can be strange for animals to have someone new in their space and I will make sure they know I am a safe person. If pet parents are amenable, I usually have small training treats I give my dog on walks and can do the same for your dog! I have experience ranging from very young puppies to senior dogs as well as post surgery care.

I usually start the morning with a nice walk, generally 2ish miles or about an hour of walking/sniffing. I will modify for smaller dogs, dogs with injuries, or at the owners request. Depending on dog needs, we’ll do breakfast before or after the walk. There is plenty of outside time if the dog would like it, otherwise I have a comfortable inside space where pets are allowed on furniture. We have lots of dog toys to share! In the evening we go for another long walk or potentially two shorter walks equivalent to the long one, depending on the weather.