I am insured through Pet Care Insurance (PCI), including property damage coverage and veterinary reimbursement.
Commonly Asked Questions
🐾 Do you care for intact males?
Yes! Both of my girls are spayed. If you are concerned about your intact male not respecting boundaries and displaying excessive humping, Roxy is great at providing effective, appropriate corrections for this behavior. She has helped many intact males curb their inappropriate humping behaviors.
🐾 Do you let dogs on your furniture?
Yes and no - depends on the dog! Some owners prefer furniture to be an off-limits area. Personally, I allow my dogs on my furniture and they sleep in my bed. However, when it comes to other people's dogs, I follow the routine and boundaries set at their home.
🐾 Do you care for puppies and senior dogs?
Yes! I have taken care of dogs of all ages. My girls are especially gentle with young puppies and senior dogs. I have experience with providing crate work and working on other typical puppy issues, such as teething/chewing, marking, and separation anxiety. I also have experience administering medication for senior dogs.
What We'll Discuss
🐾 Information regarding your dog's typical routine, including eating habits and scheduled naps/crate time
🐾 Any behaviors you want encouraged or discouraged (sitting patiently, using potty bells, jumping/poor boundaries, etc.)
🐾Your dog's overall temperament and training (shy vs. confident, reactive vs. neutral, off-leash recall, familiar commands, etc.)
🐾 A list of any known food or environmental allergies
🐾 A list of any known triggers (loud sounds, busy streets, reactivity triggered by specific dogs or people)
🐾 Emergency contact information and a medical emergency plan
🐾 Any other information you find relevant to your dog's care
🐾 Questions you may have about my services or approach to care
Feel free to contact me at pawsbythelakechicago@gmail.com!
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Paws By The Lake Boarding - What To Expect
🐾 Initial, no-pressure meet and greet
🐾Safe & social environment for your pup(s) with Roxy and Cleo, two excellent playmates and cuddle buddies
🐾 Care and stays that emulate life at home, respecting the boundaries, rules and expectations you have for your own dogs
🐾 Zero-neglect care - I treat your dogs as my own and will never leave them alone for hours on end or allow others to mistreat them
🐾 Full-transparency updates, including photos, videos, and any observations or recaps about their care/stay
🐾 Free sessions during stay to help improve small issues such as crate anxiety, jumping, chewing/teething, and similar problems