Let me know of any special quirks your dog might have so I can support them in a way that best suits theirs needs. A meet and greet is required before sitting for new clients. This is to ensure that your dog is comfortable and friendly with all members of the household and also so you can see where your dog is staying! This is especially helpful if it’s your dog’s first time away from home so they can gain a bit of familiarity and you can be comforted seeing exactly where your dog will eat, sleep and play. I have several regular clients for drop in day care so if there’s any overlap, I will let all parties know to ensure compatibility and safety for both pets. While I am always home during the work day and block off any booking dates where I know I’ll be out of the house for more than a few hours, it’s inevitable that I will have to leave for errands, after school activities, etc. If your dog cannot be left alone for more than 2-3 hours, a constant care rate will be applied. Your dog will have complete free range of the house during the day and at night but they must be crate trained for times when I have to leave the house and can’t bring them with me. As stated before, their safety is the most important thing to me and there’s always the potential for a dog to engage in behaviors they would never have done at home while staying somewhere new.

Depending on your dog’s exercise preference, I have the option for running around in the yard, walks through the neighborhood or stopping by the nearby dog park if they enjoy the company of other pups. I enjoy hiking and the more adventurous ones can join me on the trail. When the weather is nice, we love getting together with friends and family and will happily bring your pet with us if they’re comfortable with car rides. Except in extreme weather, I will typically take your dog for a walk at least 3 times a day unless a health or behavioral issue prevents that. The walks are in addition to supervised access to the yard for potty breaks throughout the day as needed.