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Before my dog died I was always giving her lots of love when I was at home, and when I'm pet sitting or boarding, your dog will get the same treatment. Lots of head massages, cuddles, and kisses. That said, some dogs need time to get used to a new person so I know when to give a dog space if they need it. For boarding, I live in a basement apartment with functional windows with a view of the garden. I’m usually gone for about 4 hours walking dogs starting at 10am or 11am. Your dog will get a 30 minute walk usually after I’ve finished those other walks, or before I head out. Usually I’m home the rest of the time, but sometimes in the evening or at night I’ll be gone for an hour or 2 for pet visits. I won’t be gone for more than 6 hours at a time. If a dog can’t hold it for 6 hours or can’t be trusted to not chew the furniture, then I put them in the bathroom while time gone. Otherwise they’re free to roam the living room and bedroom. I also put on a forest squirrel cam on the tv when I’m gone. I only board for one client at a time.

I like to keep a good balance between letting dogs stop and sniff while still keeping a moderate pace overall. I usually try and find the most scenic route for walks, I tend to avoid busy streets, and on hot days stick to the shade as much as possible.