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If you can't do a meet and greet in person we have basic questions we ask. This is not just for my benefit but your benefit as well. This is a two-way partnership. This gives you the time to interview me and find out more about our house and how I run things as well as time for me to ask you questions about you and your pet and how you interact with your pet. Additionally, this is a very good safety precaution. If we're not a good fit then no hard feelings. That's just the way it is sometimes and I'd rather it be that way than for us to find out the hard way. However, you'll find I'm easy to work with and will provide top notch care for your pets. With a fenced yard and dogs of our of own, there's plenty of space for your dog to play and socialize. We have gates to keep animals separate. Additionally, we have crates available. This is especially important for those dogs who do not have crates of their own, but need to be separated. For well-behaved pets, we allow them to free roam, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Anxiety hits every dog, even the ones that don't normally deal with it. Sometimes that even includes sleeping in the bed with us! We do crate training for those that do not behave. We also do not leave dogs together and uncrated when we are not home, nor leave them outside. This presents a hazard to any dogs in our care as we would not be available to stop a fight if one happens. We also keep a regular schedule of switching dogs out and keeping them separated if the situation warrants it. We rarely have an issue, but goes to show that we are capable of handling any dogs with behaviors. If your dog does not do well with crates, then we can keep them in a separate room or behind gates. We feel out the situation case by case. We have to meet your dog wherever they are at. We won't force them into a situation that creates more stress for them. Feel free to ask questions and provide suggestions. Daily exercise and toys help keep dogs happy and healthy. I also follow any specific dietary requirements or medications your pets may have. Please feel free to include instructions with your visit. We follow them to a tee. During one of my experiences, I had the opportunity to provide round-the-clock IV care for a litter of puppies. For elderly dogs, they might have a morning and afternoon routine to tend to, To include medication for diabetes or other ailments, and even specially made foods. Safety is a top priority, and I take precautions to create a secure environment for all animals. This includes closely monitoring interactions, proper and separate introductions, and providing supervision during playtime. I make sure to keep up hazardous items and liquids, as well as have safety latches on the cabinets (some dogs get creative). I make sure to check my house frequently for small household items that might be choking hazard. I don't have any plants in my house as they sometimes can create allergies. Our counters are intentionally left without food or snacks. If a dog jumps up, they can't get to anything they shouldn't eat. If there are any special requests or preferences, I'm always open to accommodating them to make the pets' stay as comfortable as possible. We aide in the training of some of our pups. If you have commands that you use, then let us know. We want to reinforce what you've been teaching at home. We treat the dogs in our care as we would our own. Sometimes they even go home better trained than when they were dropped off! There's no such thing as too much detail. The more I know the better I can work with your pets. Each pet is different just as each human is different. They all have different personalities and different characteristics. Some you can leave off leash for hours. Others you can't. Some you can allow free roam. Others jump up on counters and get into trash. It's the nature of the game. I've experienced it all. I maintain open communication with pet owners. This way, they can have peace of mind and stay connected with their pets while they're away. I've even had parents want to FaceTime with their pets. Always feel free to reach out if you have any concerns.

As a pet sitter, I offer enjoyable activities for the dogs I care for. Some of our favorite adventures include games of fetch in the backyard, walks through trails (if we're out and about), and plenty of toys to play with. A lot of times it's just been cuddling with the dogs around us while we are watching TV. Every dog is unique, so I tailor our activities to their specific needs. We make every dog a part of our family. We allow our dogs on the furniture so we'll allow your dogs on the furniture (unless it is not allowed at home). We allow our dogs in bed, so the same goes there as well. Sometimes, we'll stay up late watching movies cuddling with our dogs. We'll cuddle with yours too! For those dogs that are good with people and our socialized, we do very well with them. We leave them out when we have company. We introduce them as if they're a guest staying in our home. For those dogs that need extra care, who are maybe timid or not a socialized, or have social anxieties... We cater to their needs as well. Sometimes they have to remain separate from other dogs and people. Sometimes you have to spend extra time with them. In my experience, every animal is capable of love. Some can just be a little harder to work with than others. Equipped with an arsenal of tools ranging from treats to medical supplies, leashes to harnesses to toys and crates, I ensure every pup under my care receives tailored attention and support. Recognizing individual needs such as bladder control issues, leash training, or food aggression, I adapt my approach accordingly, prioritizing positive reinforcement techniques while also being adept with tools like e-collars and prong collars when necessary. In this field, flexibility is key, and I understand that every dog is unique. I firmly believe in the importance of not adhering to a one-size-fits-all philosophy, rejecting the notion that any singular method is superior. Instead, I advocate for a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of both the dog and the owner. So, whether it's teaching new behaviors or addressing undesirable ones, I'm committed to providing effective, ethical, and compassionate care that fosters a pleasant relationship between pets and sitter while animals are in my care. My husband and I work full time so we are not home for 8-10 hours at a time Monday - Friday.