This work began with one very good old dog.

I live on 15 acres in the peaceful forest just west of Rockville, Virginia — in Maidens — surrounded by horse farms and quiet nature. It is the kind of place where days move slowly, porch light lingers, and the woods feel like part of the family.

The Farm Dog Co was inspired by recently losing my dog of 15 years. That sweet senior lady taught me more than any class ever could about the patience, dignity, and tenderness older dogs deserve. In her final days, I was able to give her sunbathing in the yard, slow and gentle forest and pasture walks, quiet porch hangs, the utmost comfort in daily routines, zero stairs, familiar smells, and all of her favorite foods. I want to give that same life to other dogs in need.

My husband built these large rooms knowing my passion for caring for the timid ones, the older ones, and the slower ones — dogs who need calm, space, and someone who notices the little things.

I have several vet tech classes under my belt, though I am not yet fully certified — yet. My hands-on experience spans shelters, grooming salons, veterinary clinics, and a feeding and rotation job at a 25-horse boarding barn. Through each of those roles, I learned to track individual allergies, specialized diets, necessary routines, and distinct personalities, all while managing an extreme sense of detail, schedules, and time management so that animal comfort always comes first.