To really get to know a dog, I will need to spend some time observing his/her routine and habits. It doesn't take long to understand the personality of a dog if you take the time to properly socialize.

Here's where we'll take our walks I live in small, safe neighborhood with sidewalks and streetlights. There is a nearby school with plenty of fenced-in room to run (a baseball field) and lots of fire hydrants to sniff along the way! Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog(s) will have the option of sleeping wherever he/she pleases! Time I'll spend with your dog A normal day of petcare (your place or mine) would go like this: - Morning Visit (30 minutes): Say a quick hello and find out how the evening went, and then depart for a 15-20 min walk. Once we return, it's breakfast time! While your pet(s) enjoy their breakfast, I will refill their water, fluff up their bed, and take care of any household tasks (e.g. bring in the paper, tune the radio to a preferred station, etc.). If your pup didn't go #2 on the first walk, we'll hit the street for another go. Then we will say our goodbyes until the next visit. - Daytime Visit (20 minutes, only available to residents within 5 miles of downtown DC): daytime visits consist of a 10-15 min. walk and 5 min. of social time. - Evening Visit (60 minutes): Similar to the morning visit, but twice as long! This visit will have a longer walk, more playtime, and at least 15 min. of downtime for your pet to choose how he/she would like to spend it. Maybe a quick round of fetch? Or a tug-of-war match? Or a quick snuggle and brushing? I'm happy to modify the schedule if, let's say, you normally go for a longer walk in the morning or if your dog only eats one meal in the evening. I'll try to simulate your normal routine as much as possible. Time I'll spend with your dog A normal day of petcare (your place or mine) would go like this: - Morning Visit (30 minutes): Say a quick hello and find out how the evening went, and then depart for a 15-20 min walk. Once we return, it's breakfast time! While your pet(s) enjoy their breakfast, I will refill their water, fluff up their bed, and take care of any household tasks (e.g. bring in the paper, tune the radio to a preferred station, etc.). If your pup didn't go #2 on the first walk, we'll hit the street for another go. Then we will say our goodbyes until the next visit. - Daytime Visit (20 minutes, only available to residents within 5 miles of downtown DC): daytime visits consist of a 10-15 min. walk and 5 min. of social time. - Evening Visit (60 minutes): Similar to the morning visit, but twice as long! This visit will have a longer walk, more playtime, and at least 15 min. of downtime for your pet to choose how he/she would like to spend it. Maybe a quick round of fetch? Or a tug-of-war match? Or a quick snuggle and brushing? I'm happy to modify the schedule if, let's say, you normally go for a longer walk in the morning or if your dog only eats one meal in the evening. I'll try to simulate your normal routine as much as possible. Extra house-sitting services Of course! Part of properly caring for a dog is making sure his/her environment stays the same. This will help to avoid separation anxiety or destructive behaviors.