About us: As fellow dog owners, Riley and I understand how scary it can be leaving your precious cargo under someone else's care. Above all, we'll provide safety, comfort, and empathy to your dog. If your dog requires a lot of energy, we love taking hikes and long walks outdoors. Is your furry friend more low energy? Cuddles and naps can also be arranged. We're flexible on meeting the unique needs of each dog, and want their stay to be as enjoyable as it possibly can be. We have owned a variety of animals (small and large dogs, cats, horses) so we feel confident handling any potential situations that may arise. Our current dogs: Xena, 7 year old Border Collie / Golden Retriever mix: Xena is very patient, tolerant, and often described as "stoic". She usually will get very excited to meet new dogs, whimper and run around for a few minutes, and then she's content to crawl back up on the couch and mind her own business. She will be playmates with other dogs we've hosted, usually wrestling once or twice a day briefly if they're up for it, but usually not instigating it. Lilah, 7 month old German Shepherd mix: Lilah is our newer addition the the family. We've raised her from 8 weeks old and she's a bundle of love and energy! She is very submissive and can be slightly nervous the first few moments meeting new dogs, but once she figures out they are her friend, the playing never stops. Lilah is also very receptive to older dogs and has very mature boundaries for a puppy. She will tuck her ears back and take wide steps around a dog if they seem uninterested or irritated by her as to not upset or annoy them. Our home: We have a unique half acre plot of land up a private, dead end driveway with convenient access to i5. Our yard is ideal for pups to run around at full speed, hang out under the shady trees, or play fetch with the absurd amount of frisbees and tennis balls we have. The inside of our home has 4 bedrooms with ample space for lounging. All pets are allowed on furniture. Schedule: I (Angie) work from home and will be the primary caregiver during the day. Typically I'll take frequent breaks from work in the morning to let the dogs outside to run around and burn energy. By early afternoon they're usually wiped and ready for 2-3 hours of napping and down time. Around this time is usually when I leave to visit my horse in Redmond, so I will usually leave the dogs alone for 1 - 2 hours until Riley comes home while I'm gone visiting her. Our breed preferences: We love all dogs, but have a special place in our hearts for breeds that tend be in the working class and fit the temperament and training capacity of our other dogs. Breeds that are typically a match tend to be: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Flat Coat Retriever, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dalmatian, Great Pyrenees, Cattle Dog, Sheltie, Collie, etc. Requirements: Prior to confirming a booking, please provide up to date proof of vaccinations. All dogs must be potty trained, able to hold it for at least 3 hours without accidents. Dogs must not be destructive if left unattended (unless crating is normal and provided). Dogs must be friendly and not overly dominate. Dogs must be generally attentive and trained to listen to basic commands if needed (come, sit, off, down). Additional fees: We will try to be as accommodating as possible with schedules, but boarding drop off and pick up times are as followed: Drop-Off time: 7 am or later Pick-Up time: 7 pm or earlier Overnight stays consist of a 24 hr period, and each additional hour will be an extra $10 (up to 3 hours). Beyond 3 hours, a full additional overnight stay will be added to the booking.