I understand how nerve-racking it can be to leave your dog in the care of someone else (I have a difficult time doing this with my own dog as well!) I promise that your dog will be safe, having fun, feel secure, and well-nurtured in my care...my dedication is to making certain I’ve done all I can to make your baby feel comfortable and at home. This is why I require a “no-charge” Meet & Greet prior to accepting any new walking, drop-in or boarding client. It’s also why I do my best to only accept one dog (or pooch siblings) at a time for overnight stays. ★ I've also recently become known for the quality of photos I'm able to capture of the pooches I get to hang-out with! Check out my "Canine Clients" section (viewable by desktop computer) to see some of the great moments I've caught on film! ★ ⊱ EXPERIENCE ⊰ I come from a family of dog-people; we've owned and cared up to 5 dogs at the same time. (Yes, that was a lot of poop duty - but also a whole lot of kisses!) :-) I've worked with all types of dogs - large or small, fearful or overexcited, leash pullers or puppies - there's not much that phases me. I find that with ample patience, strong but gentle leadership and a positive attitude, I really can teach even the oldest of dogs new tricks! I'm very respectful of pup-parent's instructions and guidance. I am excellent at adjusting to your style of reinforcing desired dog behavior, as well as to following your method of correcting not-so-desired behavior. I also have some tricks of my own if you are looking for new training ideas. You can be certain that you will know exactly what to expect - from the activities we do, to what treats they get - I will never do anything "new" without your prior permission. Just as my concern is making your dog happy & comfortable, my ultimate goal is to make sure that you feel the same with my service! What can you expect from me? I'll treat your pooch with the same level of love & care as if they were my own - THIS IS MY PROMISE TO YOU. To give you a bit of background on who I am: I am a very trusted member of my own community. I'm "that one neighbor" people ask to keep an eye on their place while they are out of town. I also happen to be the Nextdoor neighborhood Lead for my area :-) ⊱ ABOUT ME ⊰ - Born and raised in San Diego - Miss Escondido 2008 - Former Pad Squad member for the San Diego Padres - Previous Career: International Brand & Marketing Manager for ~$1B tech corporations - After my father passed away, I was given a renewed sense of seeking health & true happiness in life...so I decided to ditch the stress of corporate life to follow my passion with pooches ♥ - I've recently moved back to my hometown of Escondido - Loves music! I’ve played piano, clarinet & drums...dogs are the biggest (and only) fans of my vocals (hehe) - Loves sports! Packers, Padres, E-sports, and El Paso Chihuahuas (< my dog’s favorite team) ⁂ SCHEDULING ⁂ I'm flexible in scheduling and can help adjust services and pricing to match your needs. I always work with my clients to recommend options that will create the most value - making the most sense in terms of pricing while achieving the happiest route for your pooch! One thing to note if you're considering having me take care of your home and pets while on vacation: - I have a 7lb. chihuahua who loves making new friends! As an adult dog, he normally just likes to chill and sunbathe, but he also LOVES to romp around and play tag if your dog wants to initiate play time :-) ★ Feel free to contact me to schedule a free Meet & Greet to see if I'm the right match. ★ Looking forward to meeting you and your dog!