When I was a kid, we had dogs that had a job to do. They herded cattle or gaurded the chickens. As I've gotten older, I've come to realize that a dog can be more than just an animal. It can be a companion, a good listener, a best friend. They each have amazing personalities to offer along with unconditional love. With everything that's going on in the world today, I don't know what I would do without my Opie. I know you feel the same way about your companion. I want to be that person to provide a safe, loving substitute home for your little (or big) one that they can come to, when they can't be with you. I have worked as a veterinary technician and am comfortable administering medication of all types (pills, injections). I have participated in AKC shows with my Afghan Hound, Chase ,and have managed a grooming and boarding facility with daycare until the owner sold out. I am not a trainer but I can certainly continue working on training while you’re gone. I am taking my love for dogs and cats to the next level. I am remodeling my home and setting aside three rooms that will be just for them. Eventually, there will be a separate business entrance, kennels for those that need them, a dedicated play yard and round it off with a groomer, to be a full service facility of my own. I’m comfortable interacting with dogs of all breeds and sizes and handling them safely. Your dog will not be kenneled at my home and will enjoy playing with my Aussie all day in a large fenced, grass yard. I believe in interactive daycare so there will be plenty of fetch and tug o war. Fresh water is available indoors and out at all times. A built in doggy door allows your pet to go where they are most comfortable. When it’s hot, everyone comes inside to sit under the cooler and enjoy a frozen treat. When it’s cold, we’ll get a comfy blanket and snuggle around the fireplace. I never have more than three dogs staying with me at any given time unless they are all from the same family. Your best friend will be treated with the love and respect it deserves because they are definitely family in my home. I am available 24/7 and do mot have another job. I am always home so I can spend quality time with your four legged family members. I have three deprecate fenced yards and use a double gate system for your pets safety. If they get thru one gate, they’re just in another yard. In the main play yard, there is wire hurried along the fence in case one tries to tunnel out. I do allow digging so they can satisfy some forgotten instinct. When it’s hot, I provide a pool for them to cool down. There are mature shade trees all around the property to provide shade. They will have access to be indoors or outdoor as they choose. Fresh water will be supplied in both places I do bring them inside at night due to the local coyote pack traveling past on occasion. They are welcome to get on the furniture and on occasion, sleep with me on my bed. Like I said, they are family.