If you're like me, your pets are family. When you can't be home with them, you want them taken care of with the same love and attention you would give them. The needs of your pets are of the utmost importance and they will be treated with love and care. You can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your pets are safe & attended to. You decide what special attention your pet requires, whether it is walks, hands-on time, special treats, etc. My goal is to make your dog feel at home and reduce any anxiety from separation of you and your pet. Why I love dog sitting Having always loved animals, I've never been without a dog or a cat in my home. Although one of my current dogs was extremely anti-social when she came to me, she thrived on training, and is now a working therapy dog. I spent as much time as was necessary to turn her around. Her companion came as a rescue, also with issues. He has become the best dog anyone could wish for. My trick is to use only positive reinforcement, building trust and confidence in the dog. Meet my pets I have 3 Papillons of my own, who get along well with other dogs. One is a certified working therapy dog, one is a rescue, and the baby is now one year old. I also foster Papillons from time to time. We have a cat now that has come to believe she is part of the dog pack. I have renamed her Ima Dog. She came from a feral litter but has settled down into the household and is quite a pack member. About my yard The front courtyard is fully fenced and gated with a double locking deadbolt. Even so, I never leave the dogs (and cats) out there without supervision. The back courtyard is full enclosed by the house on 2 sides and block wall on 2 sides. The doggie door is available and can be monitored from all parts of the house, although I'm almost always out there with the pets. I have plenty of x-pens for the utmost protection of very shy or young dogs. There is a cat in the home and she is adept at determining whether or not a visiting pet is suitable for play. When she is not sure she retreats to her cat tree. All my dogs are accustomed to having visiting cats in the home and get along very well with them. I am fully comfortable with administering medications, both oral and injections.