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**Safety, Trust & Environment** Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I provide a calm, structured home environment where each pet receives individualized attention and plenty of love. To ensure every dog has a positive experience, I intentionally limit the number of dogs I care for at one time. In most cases, I accept pets from no more than two households at a time, allowing me to closely supervise interactions and maintain a safe, low-stress environment for everyone. My home features a large, securely fenced backyard with a 5-foot chain-link fence, providing plenty of room for supervised play, exercise, and exploration. I share my home with my Australian Kelpie, **Napo**, who is AKC Canine Good Citizen certified and has also passed the AKC Public Access Test as a service dog. Napo is friendly, well-mannered, and enjoys the company of other dogs, cats, and people of all ages. Her calm temperament often helps visiting dogs feel comfortable and settle into their new surroundings. For the safety and well-being of all pets in my care, I require a meet-and-greet before accepting new large dog bookings. This allows us to ensure everyone is a good fit and helps create a safe and enjoyable experience for all. For the health and safety of every pet in my home, I only accept dogs that have been spayed or neutered.

Every pet has its own personality, energy level, and daily routine, and I do my best to maintain that routine while they're staying with me. Whether your dog enjoys playing fetch, exploring on walks, splashing in the puppy pool, or simply relaxing on the couch, I tailor each day to help them feel comfortable, happy, and at home. My large, securely fenced backyard provides plenty of room for supervised play and exercise. We have a variety of toys, including balls, tug toys, chew toys, and enrichment activities to keep dogs mentally and physically engaged. Birds and squirrels frequently visit the yard, making it an exciting place for curious pups to watch and explore. We live next to Jay Blanchard Park and the Econlockhatchee River, with beautiful wooded trails just behind the house. If you're comfortable with it, I'll happily take your dog on walks through the park for additional exercise and enrichment. For dogs that enjoy the water, I also have a puppy pool available for supervised splashing and play. Pets are welcome on the furniture if that's what they're accustomed to at home. I want them to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible during their stay. My living room has plenty of open space, making it a fun place for indoor play when the weather isn't cooperating. My Australian Kelpie, **Napo**, is AKC Canine Good Citizen certified and has also passed the Public Access Test as a service dog. She has a calm, friendly temperament and gets along well with other dogs. Her easygoing personality often helps visiting dogs feel comfortable and settle into our home. I intentionally limit the number of pets I care for so that every dog receives plenty of individual attention, supervision, exercise, and affection. In most cases, I accept pets from only one new household at a time, creating a calm, low-stress environment. I occasionally make exceptions for returning clients whose dogs are already familiar with my home and whose temperaments are compatible. Above all, my goal is for your pet to feel safe, loved, and completely at home while they're here. One of my favorite compliments is seeing returning dogs recognize my home and eagerly come inside, tails wagging. They enjoy their stay and are always excited to reunite with their families when it's time to go home—which is exactly how it should be.