Walks n Wags Pet First Aid Certified Canine Specialist Certified Fear Free Certified Nice to meet you! Our names are Chris and Karen, we both work from home remotely all day. We have been working dogs and cats for our entire lives so far! (As designated sitters, we send more than 10 photo or video updates per day of all their adventures!) As prospective carers, we can also provide: -Proof of PROfur Pet Care Professional business insurance as requested -Criminal background checks as requested When we receive your fur baby, we always try our best to make them feel comfortable and figure out their currency whether it’s love, affection, attention, treats, or toys. We never try to force a relationship, we always like to co-exist first and let everyone warm up to us in their own time! We understand it can be a bit scary to come to an new place. We also understand some dogs may not be bonded just yet to us, so we have the option of putting a Tractive GPS collar for our peace of mind and their safety (this allows for constant, live tracking for up to a week) so your baby never gets lost. We are both well versed in doggy body language and preventing accidents (signs they are uncomfortable, anxious, or just excited) It’s been our most useful tool in understanding our furry companions! Our free time is spent learning more about animal body language and pet nutrition. In our home, we try to use pet friendly products whenever possible. For example, instead of Febreze, we use a mix of baking soda and lavender spray. It’s important for us to create a toxin free atmosphere! Even before sitting, we have been volunteering and fostering through several organizations. We’ve both been involved in the training of dog reactive/human reactive rescue dogs – in addition to helping to socialize feral kittens. Our most recent work involved training our first Staffy (Pittie/Bully Mix), a Rottweiler puppy in addition to a Doberman mix for an entire Summer. We love breeds of all sizes! Now serving areas like Brentwood, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New West, Surrey, Langley, & more! We both work from home so we are always home – your pet is always supervised. A typical day might look like: Morning - Walk and Breakfast Noon - Relax, cuddle, and brain toy, Kong, or lick mat Afternoon - Walk and game Night - Outdoor adventure and dinner, cuddles! Late Night - Last outing break Snapshot: Fear Free Certified Pet First Aid Certified Canine Specialist Certified Experienced with training dog and human reactivity Educated in canine and feline body language Experienced with medications, injections, oral/compound medications Experienced with dog enrichment (environmental, games, food, scent) stimulation (Free) Basic grooming services like bathing Able to train commands, social etiquette, walking Fully stocked with brain puzzles, toys, leads, muzzles, collars, crates, harnesses, bowls, diapers, extra treats, beds, and more! (Optional) Tractive GPS collar allows for constant live tracking for our adventure outings