I prefer to meet your dog in person before booking so I can get a feel of their energy and they can become familiar with me and feel comfortable. I like to know a lot about your dog so I can provide the best care based on their specific needs and personality type. For safety precautions I would like to know some of these things about your dog (can be discussed when meeting or via message): Have they ever been away from you in the care of someone else? Do they interact well with other dogs? Do they have any physical limitations? Do they get excited and lunge at squirrels, children or fast moving objects like skateboards or cars? Does anything trigger them to be aggressive (toy/food possessive, too many dogs in their face, someone getting close to their owner, a certain part of them being touched? Does they have any throat/trachea problems that require a harness instead of a collar? Are they an escape artist (have they escaped before or tried to run away)? Do they have separation anxiety?

**If your dog shows signs of aggression, prefers not to socialize, or has a limitation that causes them to feel overwhelmed around other dogs, please let me know. Based on our discussion before booking we can always see what works best. I sometimes take drives to any place that gets their nose excited to go on walks. Just know that your dog will come back tired and you will get a cute photo for sure. While every dog has physical needs (walks, running, jumping, eating your shoes) they also have psychological and social needs. I like to practice activities that are simple but require them to focus. For example I might make them sit and wait before walking out the door to teach them patience. This is good for challenging the mind and making your dog feel purposeful! Socializing is important because dogs teach each other more than any human can teach them.