Your dog's safety, well being, and enjoyment are the most important aspects in my caregiving to them; before scheduling any service, I would like to meet your dog with you present, establish a positive relationship with them through treats, pets, or play time, and hear about any special needs or care they may require. If your dog requires any medications, I am able to administer oral medications through the use of pill pockets (or anything that you may use with them) and optical medication such as eyedrops. I am not trained in administering intravenous (injected) medications and therefore am not able to due to liability and safety reasons. Lastly, one of the most important things I would like to know about your dog is what they love the most! Throughout my experience with dogs, I've learned that almost every dog has at least one thing that they just go crazy for, whether it be treats, a special toy, a bell, or even a toilet paper roll! Knowing this is very important to me because it allows me to provide them with something that will ground them and put them in a happy, comfortable place if they are ever feeling stressed, uneasy, or negatively fixated on something while on a walk such as a cat, squirrel, or another dog. This also will allow them to associate me with a very positive, important thing to them which will help build the relationship between us even stronger.

A typical day with me can consist of a lot of different things, all depending on what your dogs needs and favorite activities are. Personally, my favorite places to go for walks are on the beach (usually Ocean Beach), or through the forest in the Presidio. I generally tend to stay away from dog parks solely due to the unpredictability of other dogs that may be there, but if you and your dog tend to frequent a specific park or have a play group you like to meet up with, I am more than happy to take them!