Hi! 👋 I’m Zarah and this is Honey, my 7-year-old happy-go-lucky golden retriever.   People have always left their dogs with me since I was a kid and it’s never really stopped. It's self-serving, really; making your dog happy makes me so happy. Giving your dog attention, pets, and walks in nature is one of the greatest gifts I could give myself. 🦮 ❤️ 🐾 Dogs of all types and ages are welcome; I’ve trained puppies and have experience taking care of senior dogs.   I know how difficult it can be to leave your fur baby with someone new. 🥺 I believe strongly in the importance of getting to know you and your dog so I can treat them as close as possible to how you treat them in your own home. 🏠 If you don’t let them on the bed, I won’t either. If you are working on ‘no jumping’, I will work on it while you’re away. With your permission, your dog is allowed on our furniture so we can relax and snuggle to our heart’s content! 🛋️ 💤 ✨ Taking care of your dog is not one-sized-fits all, I am here to deeply listen to you and remain attentive, open, and curious to your dog so I can truly get to know them and adapt to their individual needs. 🐶 🏡 ✨  🤳 Being exceptionally responsive is important to me and I want you to have full peace of mind while you’re away - expect tons of photos, videos, and poop updates while your dog is with me. No one knows your fur baby better than you, so if you see a photo and it looks like they need an ice cube, extra pet, or treato, I am here at the ready! 🧊🍖 If, for any reason you have a question or have an unexpected change of schedule, I am just a text away. ✨ A little more about me! I work remotely with a highly flexible schedule, and live with my spouse in a spacious three-bedroom on the first floor (no stairs!) with full access to a small fenced-in yard. ☀️ There’s a patio for resting in the sun and space to crunch on sticks and chase balls. 🥎 We go on multiple walks a day around the greenway in Jamaica Plain, and tailor the walks based on how much exercise your dog needs. 🐕🌳🌿
 I also have a car and can drive to the beach or trails with your permission! 🚗 ✨ ⏰ Please, no last minute bookings to ensure we have plenty of time to discuss you and your dog’s needs and arrange a meet and greet with Honey. I am detail-oriented and like to be highly prepared to welcome your fur baby into my home. ✨ It can be scary not knowing what will happen if your dog needs medical care while you’re away. Your dog’s safety is my #1 priority. I carry first aid items on walks including quik-stop💅, and we live within minutes to the MSPCA animal hospital 🏥 for any rare critical circumstances. You don’t have to worry about access to quick and urgent care while you’re away. ✨ ❗Important Notes: ➡️ I only take one additional dog at a time so your dog can get as much attention as possible. ➡️ I ask that we do a meet and greet before your dog’s first stay so we can make sure it’s a good fit. 🤝 You’ll also meet my partner during the meet and greet so you know exactly who’s around your dog. 🍯 🦮 Honey does well with other dogs and is even more obsessed with people. However, I want to verify that our dogs will be comfortable and happy during your dog's stay. ➡️ We don’t have extra people in and out of the house while your dog is here. ➡️ For safety reasons, I will not let your dog off leash anywhere other than your own enclosed yard, and I don’t take any dogs to a dog run or dog park. ✨ ❌ No aggressive dogs are allowed, unfortunately! If the meet and greet does not go well, we will not be able to work together.