5.0

I've had dogs since I was a teenager - I love them all! We currently have two lovable pooches, one mid-sized and the other large, both accustomed to interacting with lots of other dogs. I have worked with dogs whose personalities range the entire spectrum, and I've yet to meet a canine I can't handle. I worked as a professional dog trainer for 8+ years and am certified in animal CPR and First Aid. My husband and I both work from home, so we have plenty of time to give attention and care to your four-legged family member and would love to invite them to be part of our pack for however long you need. We keep strategically-placed gates in our home, to control the flow and interactions of dogs (when we have visitors, mostly). We always control and monitor new dog-dog introductions and social interaction, and we make sure that personalities are a good, sound fit before we allow direct contact. Our boys (Kitt and Stanlee) have spent years going to work with me when I was working at a dog training center. so they are THOROUGHLY experienced with meeting and interacting with new dogs, and they are great mentors for dogs with limited dog-dog social experience. While in my care, you can expect your dog(s) to get plenty of attention, walks and potty breaks. I live in a community that is very well suited for dogs - lots of walking/running trails, parks and open spaces; I will certainly give your dog(s) plenty of opportunities to explore these. For dog-sitting, we have comfortable kennels of various sizes and rooms/spaces we use to ensure everyone is comfortable and interactions can be properly managed.