I started as the designated tail-wagging walker and cookie confidante of my local neighborhood pups as a child. Into my pre-teen years I volunteered in local shelters cleaning and walking dogs, as a teenager acquired my first job as a veterinary technician and worked as a tech on the gulf coast. I spent 3 years in West Texas training dogs, working as an emergency care veterinary technician and managing an enrichment program at pet resort for dogs and cats. I studied behavior and kennel management extensively. I moved back to the gulf coast and continued my learning to better understanding our canine companions through daily handling and veterinary interactions. My goals as a caretaker are to create the best scenarios for success for your dog, to make every experience one that both you and your pup can benefit from, to use every interaction as a learning opportunity to help create a well balanced relationship with your pup. I am versed in all types of training tools and handling equipment, and I ensure your pets safety upon all interactions. I have experience with reactive and nervous dogs, puppies, senior dogs and medical/hospice cases. I can provide medical services such as: administer oral, injectable and ear/eye medications. If you have a shy pup who isn't sure of new people or situations but still requires care while you are away, no need to stress as I come fully prepared and equipped with a variety of toys and treats (food accomodations are priority) to help relax even the most shy and reserved pups! I have the joy of working from home operating my own business. I have very open and flexible schedule availability and can dedicate as much time as needed to make sure your pups needs are met as an individual. I also provide free photo and video pupdates throughout each interaction and staycation so owners can see how their dogs are doing in my care. I have very strict safety protocol when it comes to the animals in my care. I ensure all doors and entryways are closed and totally secure before taking them out of a kennel or any other form of containment. I ensure that all dogs have on a proper fitting collar or harness and secure leash that is properly attached before exiting a house, entering any yard, entering or exiting a vehicle and before entering any uncontrolled environment. With boarding dogs, all of the above applies in addition to: everyone has their own kennel with their own water and food bowl, and their personal items that owners choose to bring from home. Most owners bring a blanket or bed and a favorite toy or a worn tshirt for anxious pups. All food is kept in labeled containers in their cubby along with their jewelry (leash and collar). No dogs are fed or housed together (unless requested upon drop off) and no dog is allowed in the yard without being under my direct supervision. I do not introduce client dogs to other client dogs, or allow them to interact in any fashion. Everyone goes out individually to avoid any stressful situations. In addition to dogs, I also have experience with and offer drop in visits only for cats, birds, reptiles and other exotic pets.