About Us
COUCH SURFING CANINE ADVENTURES!
In today’s chaotic world, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to play with so many dogs- a.k.a the most natural anti-depressants in the world. We understand dogs have ups & downs like any being, so we're patient & non-intrusive when needed or compassionate & soothing. We respect & provide positive energy as we know dogs are very intuitive, but take command when necessary, especially if safety is a factor. We understand that many dogs are rescues & may have encountered hardships on the streets so we strive to present a safe & inviting home with patience. They are welcome on our furniture (unless you say differently) & we're by their side as much or as little as they need, especially on the first couple nights away. We treat them as we are told (as opposed to “our rules, our house”) as we want the transition to be smooth & create a familiar atmosphere. We give belly rubs galore, play a little tug of war & make sure they never get bored! 😉 We are puppy paparazzi & will send you at least 2 pix/videos a day. I do professional voice acting so your pup may have a monologue in the videos 😂). ❤️
We've taken care of many dogs w/special needs, (administered meds & shots), put on diapers, dealt w/seizures, triggers, anxieties, we have experience w/dogs that can't be around other dogs, as well as overly excited pups doing the hucklebuck. We take them for 4 walks a day depending on your request or their conditions. We can take them to Prospect Park or there are a few smaller areas to play near us as well or just stroll around the hood. But of course, if they're not good w/other dogs, then we just walk around & mind our own business, crossing streets a lot. 😊 WE DO NOT LET DOGS OFF LEASH. No matter how well behaved they are, we don’t trust other dog’s or people. If anything were to happen, we can’t take the chance that they will not react to our commands or if another dog is overly aggressive. But we can run with your dog and play a lot with them. ❤️
Our experience separately & together runs about 20 yrs. Jake grew up w/dogs & I've dog & cat sat for people for 15 years. We are very communicative w/ each other & the dog's family. We are extremely patient, non-judgmental & have no problem doing what ever you need us to do to feel secure. We look forward to meeting you all!
My husband is a Graphic Artist who works from home, and my schedule is very flexible. So we able to accomodate dogs with separation anxiety.
If one of us is sitting at your home, we can supply references from other clients whose homes we’ve stayed in. I can bring my own sheets and towels if necessary and will do a thorough cleaning upon leaving. I bring my own food and stick to myself because I’m an introvert and working on getting my Health Coaching career going :)
What Simona & Jake would like to know about your pet:
We would want to know feeding habits, habits in general, allergies, personality,triggers, hates/likes, medications, times of day the dog is used to going for walks and getting fed, etc.
| Additional Skills | Our Home Environment |
|---|---|
| Oral Medication Administration | Non-smoking apartment |
| Injected Medication Administration | No children or other pets |
| Senior Dog Experience | Dogs Allowed On Bed |
| Special Needs Dog Experience | Potty Breaks Every 0-2 Hours |
| Can provide daily exercise | Does not have a yard |
When we watch your pet:
We have lots of toys that we regularly sanitize, lots of cuddles and we offer Dog TV and the Bird Channel. We have low-allergy treats. We go running with the dogs if they can. We can go to the nearby parksr or just chill on the couch, belly rubbing. We will love the heck out of your dog, keep them safe, stay in communication with you, and send you photos if you like.
Your dog's sleeping accomodations:
In their dog bed, on the floor, couch, wherever they want really. We try to accommodate your dog's needs & what you prefer. We have a medium size crate we can set up if needed. Client must supply their own dog bed, we supply lots of cushy floor blankets
Time we'll spend with your dog: As much time as possible!! Dogs are pure bliss. I also have a very flexible schedule and Jake works entirely from home. So your dog will almost never be without company.
