Before caring for a dog, I believe it’s essential to understand both their behavioral needs and safety considerations so I can provide the best possible care. From my extensive experience working with dogs with a wide range of personalities and behavioral challenges, I like to gather the following information in advance: -Any sensitive areas where your dog does not like to be touched (such as paws, ears, collar area, or hips) -Whether there is any history of resource guarding (food, toys, treats, space, or people) -If there are activities that should be handled separately, such as walks, feeding, treats, training, or enrichment -Whether your dog chews or consumes unsafe items, counter-surfs, or gets into things opportunistically -If your dog is an escape artist or has specific containment needs -Key parts of your dog’s daily routine that help them feel secure and comfortable -How your dog prefers to receive attention or redirection (verbal cue, treats, whistle, physical guidance, etc.) -How your dog does with strangers entering the home when you are not present(such as myself) For medical safety, I also ask about: -Any pre-existing medical conditions, medications, or mobility restrictions -Your preferred 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic -Whether you keep activated charcoal at home, and your preference on vet-administered vs. owner-approved administration in the event of toxic or inedible ingestion (I carry activated charcoal and will always follow owner and veterinary guidance) Having this information ahead of time allows me to proactively manage risks, respect boundaries, and keep your pet safe, comfortable, and stress-free while you’re away.

My typical day is highly structured, consistent, and predictable, which allows me to provide calm, safe, and enriching care for every dog I work with. I currently have a young dog and a working-breed puppy, so my daily routine is built around intentional training, individual attention, and thoughtful enrichment. Each morning begins with individual walks and short training sessions tailored to each dog, followed by breakfast. I prioritize low-stress routes such as parks, green spaces, and quieter areas, and I avoid main roads and close, uncontrolled interactions with unfamiliar dogs. I carefully read each dog’s body language and adjust activities based on their comfort level, energy, and owner preferences. Midday includes training and feeding for my puppy, along with enrichment activities and mental stimulation for my older dog. In the evening, I repeat individual walks, training, and meals to maintain consistency and prevent overstimulation. At night, dogs are settled into their crates with a calming enrichment activity, followed by a rewarded potty break after 3–4 hours crated On weekends, I intentionally expose my dogs to new environments to practice calm settling in higher-stimulation settings, and we attend weekly training classes to continue skill-building and socialization. This structured approach allows me to meet each dog’s physical and mental needs while maintaining safety, predictability, and positive experiences whether that looks like walks, play, training reinforcement, or quiet companionship. I am well prepared and ready to do the same with any dog in my care to make sure their time with me is as fun, exciting, and as low stress as possible while thier family is away. My parent is also stay at home, so there are multiple people at home 24/7 providing full-time care and TLC for all the pups