BACKGROUND: I was Ocean Lifeguard and part of the Long Beach Fire Department as an EMT for over 15 years and dogs are family to me. I know Canine CPR and make safety my number one priority. I'm in tech now and have the ability to work from home 100%. I am constantly vigilant and always take the right safety precautions and preventative measures. Your puppers is in good hands with me. SITTING STYLE: I had a German Shepherd for 10 years that I raised from a puppy (2009 - 2019). I self-taught him over 60+ commands and have full experience with positive reinforcement, clicker training, and relationship-based training. I can read dog body language -- playful stances, aggressive stances, stressed and relaxed facial expressions and sounds -- and prepare actions/reactions accordingly. I understand the need to have consistency in verbal cues, hand signals, audio cues, and in providing purposeful rewards and treats. I discourage leash pulling, aggressive behavior, and non-purposeful barking, while encouraging listening to commands, paying attention, and good manners. BOARDING: Overnight boarding fee is for a 24-hour period after which daycare charges will apply to longer stays. LONGER STAYS / REGULAR CARE Discounts available for longer or repeat stays (rates dependent on length of stay or number of repeated bookings).