I love getting to take dogs for walks and am comfortable with those who may not have the best leash manners. I use positive reinforcement to encourage good walking habits. For drop-in’s, I am happy to perform all pet care tasks in your home. I am very familiar with crating dogs (even the less enthusiastic participants), administering medication, changing bandages and applying ointment, following strict food preparation/feeding schedules and care instructions. If you have a dog that loses their appetite when boarded/when you leave, I’m happy to add a tummy safe food topper, cook them rice, or hand feed. I can also offer frozen kong treats using peanut butter, pumpkin or rice and treats to keep your pup entertained during the day or night. For boarding, your dog must be other dog friendly and child friendly. I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old that have been raised around dogs and I do not tolerate any untoward behavior from my children towards animals. The dogs are never left unsupervised, my children are taught gentle touch, giving the dogs space and respecting boundaries. I only board one family of dogs at a time to ensure the highest quality of care and attention. The dogs are allowed on the furniture, and are crated at night if that is what they are used to. I can also provide them a dog bed either downstairs or in my room and crate my own dogs if your dog(s) are not used to a crate or you prefer them to be left out. I have a fenced in yard that is checked daily for debris, and cleared of dog waste. I also have a dog pool and a variety of toys including enrichment activities. My home is vacuumed daily and I use a steam mop for maximum cleanliness and minimum chemicals. I also use pet safe cleaning products like Mrs Meyers, Dawn dish soap, and ensure there are no unsafe plants or toxic foods that they could have access to. Safety is my number one priority and my goal is to make sure your fur baby is as loved as possible while you are away.