Dogs are part of the family and the worlds best example of unconditional love! They’re each uniquely themselves. Dogs have social, emotional, and physical needs as important as ours in order to thrive. I enjoy getting to know each dogs individual personality, and have a natural ability to “read” them. I’m an intuitive and compassionate “dog person” with decades of experience integrating “pack” members (including cats!). Now, after 3 years of Rover sitting, I remain confident in my ability to make pets comfortable and keep them safe. Before having children my pets were my babies, and I believe equally in respectful, positive parenting for kids and dogs. Having two young boys, I’m not able to provide financially to have our own dog, but we love having dogs around. A house without a dog is not a home! Rover provides a solution to both problems, and income enough for me to stay home with my kids (and your dogs). Thank you so much!! Being home full-time is so beneficial to my kids, and to the dogs we have visit. We would love to spend time playing and exercising with your pup, maintaining a training routine, or just snuggling! We spend a lot of time outside and would love to bring your buddy along. I am available almost all the time for boarding, daycare, drop-ins, or walks. I will send multiple photo/video updates to owners who will be missing their babies and buddies! I love all breeds and have experience with sporting, hound, terrier, herding, non-sporting and toy groups. Instagram @dogsitterstories. Thanks to you and Rover, I’m able to be home full-time. This means I’m also able to have a dog-centered daily routine which includes play, exercise, potty and feeding. I have no pets of my own, and many repeat clients. Because of my relationship with each dog, I can confidently manage their interactions, and screen for potential personality conflicts. I’m able to accommodate many different personalities in my home because I have the space to honor their individual needs. Most of my schedule outside the home is very flexible, so I can accommodate dogs with separation anxiety that can’t tolerate being alone. I don’t leave mixed households alone together and do not leave dogs alone with my kids. I carefully separate dogs during meal times and sleep unless they’re well-bonded with one another. No raisins allowed when dogs are visiting. Onions, garlic, and chocolate are on the top shelf. I only have xylitol in the medicine cabinet. Chemical cabinets and trash cans are child and dog-proofed. I am able to watch them while I’m gone via webcam!