**Update 3/18/2024: my dog is currently recovering from TPOL surgery so I will not be able to board any dogs at my house for awhile. I try to keep my calendar updated with my limited time, but feel free to message me if it looks like I'm not available! Apologies for the inconvenience!** I understand the anxiety of finding a sitter who can safely and lovingly manage your fur baby's issues such as leash reactivity and separation anxiety. Having dealt with special needs dogs of my own, I have special experience and patience working with big dogs, especially reactive or anxious ones from traumatic backgrounds. I develop a bond and engagement with the pup so that they feel secure and loved while their parents (you) are away. If you are a new client, we will need to have a meet and greet before we get to work with each other. More details will be sent in bookings. Dogs enrich my life better than just myself alone. Sometimes I look at my pet or my fur clients and am so amazed that they love us so unconditionally. I have owned dogs of all sizes ranging from chihuahuas to Staffies. I have volunteered my time to work with K9s. I have housebroken and trained all of my dogs to learn verbal and visual commands plus additional tricks. If you are interested in your pet improving certain skills, I can also help with that while your pup under my care - it's an additional service I offer at no extra charge. I can either follow your method or offer my recommendations. It will be enough of a reward when your doggie is able to show off any improvement in their reactivity. I know how difficult it is to manage daily, but will still have hope and never give up on your fur baby. I'd love to pass on what I've learned in hopes that it helps someone else as well. I am attentive, honest, as well as communicative. I I will treat your house like my own, leaving it the way it came when I pass it back to you! Though my primary focus is on your dog and house, if your dog prefers a play buddy then I can bring my dog Tank, who has gotten along well with resident dogs, is well behaved, and 100% housebroken (not even marking). Let me know if you are interested in having Tank also hang out and play! He has made a few BFFs with my clients :) Communication: I shall update you on your dog's status with photos - they may even appear on my dog's Instagram page under @grassinspectortank as just their name, no other identifying information (let me know if you prefer your dog to not appear in photos). I am active outside of my home and I would gladly bring your dogs with me and guarantee that my utmost priority is making sure they return home safe. During the pandemic I still social distance and pretty much keep to myself most of the time, minimizing contact with other people. Let me know if you need me to practice any other precautions. Ping me with any questions!