Due to my past work experience, I have had exposure to all dog breeds, and many different cat breeds. The only thing I need to know prior to watching your pet would be any special needs you pet may have, and of course, your expectations. I am more of a dog "spoil-er" than a dog trainer. I appreciate the hard work that goes into dog training, and will absolutely work with basic commands, such as sit, stay, lay down, etc. My preferred method for training a "wild" dog to walk nicely on a leash is a halti or gentle leader, along with positive reinforcement.

Living in south city, I feel as if we are the middle of park central! There are so many nice parks in our area. My favorites include Francis Park, Tower Grove Park, and Willmore Park (home of Southwest City Dog Park.) And, of course, Forest Park. For my older fur baby, I enjoy taking her on "old lady walks" - a phrase I coined for our 15 minute long walks around the block. We also enjoy sitting in the backyard on beautiful days, playing a little fetch, and if it's hot enough - getting out the plastic puppy pool and taking a dip.