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will be constructed out of panels that are antimicrobial and waterproof. Safety and Containment Canine Adventure will maintain safety by carefully screening the temperament of each dog who applies to work with us. Not all dogs will be the right fit for our services; only those who display a willingness to follow direction and stay close, with no aggression toward others, will be allowed to join the group. All dogs will be closely supervised at all times, and much of the day will be spent either in a physically fenced area or inside the Dog Den. When outside of the fenced area, all dogs will be leashed. Mitigating Potential Impacts to Neighboring Properties One concern that I could understand our neighbors having about such a business is related to noise. While many canine businesses leave dogs outdoors and unsupervised for long portions of the day, which can lead to excessive barking, I believe this is irresponsible and unfair to the dogs. As much as time and weather will allow, I plan to be outside with the dogs either playing in the fenced field or relaxing around our buildings. For a few hours each day, we will also be hiking off-site at local public parks. As a professional certified trainer, I have plenty of tools to mitigate barking, but the most effective ones are exercise and close supervision. I’ve always said that a tired dog is a good dog, which makes for a happy family. When the weather is stormy or excessively hot, all dogs will be kept indoors in a safe, comfortable environment. After sunset and before 8:00 a.m., all dogs will be indoors except for a brief moment to relieve themselves at night. Another concern that I could imagine would be excessive lighting, unsightly buildings and/or squalid conditions. We plan to only have a small motion-sensor light at the entrance of the dog den for security purposes. Given the size and wooded nature of our land, no one would be able to see the light from outside of the property boundary. Both our home and the dog den will be beautifully constructed by a skilled local builder, and we will maintain both with pride. I have always been committed to providing the best possible care for all dogs under my supervision, and that includes a clean and comfortable place to rest. We will remain dedicated to maintaining the Dog Den at the same standard of excellence as our own home. Dog waste will be composted on the property as advised by an Orange County Environmental Health Specialist. There will be no impact on local traffic, as Canine Adventure will provide all necessary transportation of dogs. About the Owner My name is James Tilson. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2011 and began working for the original Canine Adventure in Richmond, VA, in 2012. After impressing the owner with excellent work over my first year, he offered me the opportunity to help expand the company by opening a new branch in the neighboring city of Charlottesville. I gratefully accepted, and over the next six years, I grew the Charlottesville branch into a successful business with five full-time employees. In 2019, I moved to Ann Arbor, MI, with my partner Katherine, who was attending the University of Michigan for graduate school. I opened another new branch of Canine Adventure in Ann Arbor, and despite the pandemic over the following years, I was able to successfully grow that branch into another thriving business. In early 2024, 38