Raised with dogs and cared for neighbors' dogs at a young age. Used to show English Bulldogs in NY. We now own a loving French Bulldog who loves company. Also owned chickens, bunnies, birds, fish, and reptiles while our children were growing up. Animals bring so much joy! I make sure your pets get Supreme Care while you are away! I currently work from home and take care of our Frenchie by keeping his feeding and walking rhythms regulated. Morning walks on our hiking trail while it is cool, hanging out by the pool or inside the cool house. Afternoon walks before sunset and bedtime by 10 pm. We have a fenced-in yard with a pool. Grassy area out back and hiking trail out front. A little french bulldog is always ready to have fun, walk and take a nap. We soft crate our dog at night and prefer the same, unless they stay in their beds and can wait to potty till we let them out in the morning. Pets have full use of the large family room, bar area, kitchen and backyard. gated off from formal living room and upstairs. I work from home or remotely so this makes it easy for me to board dogs or go to your home to care for your pets in their environment. I work part-time so I am very flexible to your needs. The rhythm in our home is very good for pets to get fed on time and keep their schedules. If I am not around, my husband also works from home or several college kids including our son and daughter who all love to play, walk and cuddle your pets. I like to walk the dogs on the nature trail every morning and sometimes in the evening too if it is not too hot. If it is too hot, I like to take them for a swim in a swim vest or if they are good swimmers they can just jump in the pool. I never let them in the pool without my presence. When boarding, I like to have dogs sleep in their own crates or soft crates. This gives them a feeling of the home if owners can bring a blanket or toy. I do have one extra medium crate if you can't bring one. Dogs are allowed to cuddle on our family room couch with us while we watch TV and they can nap there anytime during the day. If they can sleep in their beds brought by their owners at night without needing a cage, I will consider it since our own dog sleeps in his soft crate every night. If I have multiple dogs besides our own, I need to have each dog crate sleeping for its own safety. When housesitting, I come without our dog and only give my attention to your dog and stay on their schedule of walking, eating, and playing. I am at your service when at sitting at your home. I don't run long distances anymore but I can walk dogs at a brisk pace or go super slow. Their speed is my speed, except for fast sprinting or cross-country distances. If your dog needs medication, I can provide care except for needles and injections. If your dog needs a quick bath, shampoo/brush before pick up from boarding at our home, I can provide for a nominal fee.