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I use Rover myself, and I know how important it is to feel at ease when you drop your fur baby off. Please know that your dog’s safety and comfort are always my top priorities. We only have fur children, so our home is calm, pet-friendly, and fully equipped for supervised fun, with a large fenced backyard perfect for secure off-leash play. Dogs are closely monitored to ensure everyone’s getting along, and I require a meet-and-greet beforehand to ensure compatibility. Our two golden girls are incredibly sweet and well-socialized, making our home a welcoming environment for dogs of all ages and energy levels, and our 1-year-old puppy Auggie is a fluffy ball of energy and an ideal playmate for younger or higher-energy dogs. I typically send 2-3 photo updates per day unless requested otherwise (have had parents who prefer both more and less)! I also typically host up to two dogs at a time, and on rare occasions three. If your pup does best as the only guest dog, please share that ahead of time— I’ll do my best to accommodate when possible, but in some cases another sitter may be a better fit. For pups who need a little space or quiet time, we have a finished basement where they can relax or be safely separated. We also keep extra crates on hand if that’s where your dog feels most comfortable. All dogs are fed individually to avoid food guarding, and they’re welcome to sleep in their own crate or cozy up in one of our extra dog beds— whatever makes them feel most at home.

My husband and I both work from home, so pups are showered with love throughout the day and rarely left alone. Our crew also gets daily walks and lots of outdoor playtime. We live close to a nature preserve and our yard backs up to a wooded area, so there are lots of exciting chase-ables to watch from our upstairs windows and through the fence (squirrels, birds, deer, and foxes).