I have had dogs of my own since I was five years old. They bring such joy to our lives and each of our fur babies are our loves. I will take care of your doggie as it was my own. Since I am retired I will be there to give your doggie plenty of love and playtime. Having taken care of many dogs, if we are doing overnight boarding, I am very experienced in welcoming a dog into a new space. I will be asking all the right questions about your doggie to make sure it feels right at home while you are away. There are many things to consider when taking care of our fur babies. There are feeling, medicine schedules, playtime, walk times etc. List of things to bring: Food and treats for the time your doggie will be here. Type and schedule of medication and supplements if any Leash and collar Feeding and walking schedule Type and activity level preferred Veterinarian name and telephone number Commands your doggie knows. Below are optional: Doggie bed cushion Favorite play toys if any Crate I have a master degree In gerontology and while taking care of older adults is of a far more stringent standards; I understand all the logistics and necessity of creating a safe and fun environment for your babies. As a licensed notary public, you can be confident that I have been verified by the state of California as who has been vetted. For house-sitting, i I do have my dog with me. I will be very respectful of your home and will also be able to help out with greeting any maintenance person or even taking on your mail.