Greetings Highland Park Neighbors and others receiving this message. My name is Julie Sandson and I have been owning, showing, caring for, and training dogs since my childhood. Before I continue, I would like to thank the many new highland park clients I have aquired via this website for their new business and kind and welcoming spirit and attitudes. Highland park has some wonderful residents and I feel very fortunate to have met so many new neighbors. Thanks to all of my new clients for your trust and lovely, welcoming spirit. To continue, I live on Grafton Street and am highly accessable to my Highland Park clients. I also service Point Breeze, Squirrel Hill, Greenfield, Aspinwall, Friendship, Regent Square and parts of Fox Chapel. I will travel farther for training engagements. My petcare company is called K-9 to 5 and is accessable on the web at www.412363k925.com if you would like to review my menu of services, pricelist and/or my background (K-9 to 5's Pack Leader) on the drop down menu. K-9 to 5 has been in business formally for 8+ years, but I have been involved in the training of dogs, cats and horses since my childhood. You may also want to visit the 'references and testimonials section to see what current and.or past clients of k-9 to 5 have to say about my services. Although it is not listed in my menu of services, I will host/permit one housebroken, housetrained dog - or 2 dogs from the same household to live in my home in lieu of boarding, which many dogs do not tolerate well. I treat the dog(s) as if they were my own. They have a fully fenced yard to romp in, over 4000 sq. feet of open indoor space in an open floor plan environment and dogs recieve at least 3 walks on leash per day. I frequently take dogs living with me in the car (I have commercial auto coverage to transport animals safely insured!) to places like Hartwood acres and allow them to hike the trails on a 15 foot tracking lead. They love the freedom and exercise. Other important information about my services: * K-9 to 5 has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. * K-9 to 5 has twice been voted "Best Canine Care Professional" by WQED Pittsburgh Magazine. * I am a School Educated and experienced Veterinary Technician. * I am American Red Cross and Pet First Aid Certified * I am a 7 year "Professional Trainer" Member of the International Assn' of Canine Professionals. * I am bonded and fully insured. * I offer a substantial discount on dog walking and additional services to Highland Park residents. * I am an 8 year member of the Owner-Handler Assoc. of America (for showing dogs) * I am comfortable and experienced working with feline and avian clients and have owned and shown cats. I offer morning, mid day and evening dog walking on both a long or short term basis. As I mentioned, I offer overnight care in my home, or if you prefer, in your home. As per my veterinary training and background, I can provide special needs care to dogs and cats including subcutaneous injections, taking temperatures and IV administration with calming supervision while the bag drips to emply. I also offer in-home (overnite, live-in) training for owners with puppies who need a little extra help and supervision to 'get it together' and also for 'red alert' dogs who bite and living with me for a time for intensive training and temperament shaping may be a last effort before euthenasia. If you are interested in any of my servcies, please feel free to contact me at :412-363-K925 (5925) or on my cell phone, which is usually with me at: 412-638-2979. Thank you, Highland park, for your warm reception and patronage! I sincerely appreciate your responses. Julie Sandson, Owner K-9 to 5, LLC 412-638-2979 - Cell Phone 412-363-5925 - Office Phone www.412363k925.com - website