My Home: Single-adult home with no kids. I have three dachshunds, two are 15 year old seniors and one is nearly a senior. My home is a small home and my dogs are very laid back. My two seniors are not fond of high energy dogs. This household would do best with other small senior dogs, or small adult dogs that are not high energy. I work nights, part time, so I am home during the day. Since I work evenings my contact with you will not generally be in the A.M. hours. I am selective about the dogs who stay here because it is important to me that all dogs remain in a safe environment. I also prefer to keep my prices low because I will not accept just any dog. It is more important to me to sit a dog that fits well with our pack than it is to make money. How It Works Here/Safety: I have 5 years experience with fostering dogs who have come to me as stray’s or from less than ideal homes. I know that dogs in an unfamiliar environment, around unfamiliar dogs tend to be stressed and not like their normal selves. Because of this I segregate the dogs for up to 24 hours so I can get a feel for how they will interact. I use baby gates, your dog will never be locked in a kennel, and I rotate segregation every few hours (within the first 24 hours), so that all dogs can become acclimated. I have had dogs that take only a few hours to become acclimated, and I have fostered dogs that took up to two weeks to become acclimated, but I will never, ever leave your dog alone with mine, or without my supervision. While my dogs tend to adjust well to new dogs in the home due to my several years of fostering, I realize your dog may not, and my first priority is to keep all dogs safe and well taken care of. In addition, I have a secure yard, but I will not leave your dog out in my yard without being out there to watch them, I know that stressed dogs tend to be escape artists. Because you can never say never, IF something were to go awry I would IMMEDIATELY contact you. I have references available to contact upon the Meet and Greet and do not mind one bit if you choose to call them. New Stay’s: I cannot accept a new stay for long than a week. I think it is too stressful for the new dog. I would however accept a week or more Stay for dogs who are repeat clients, again, the safety of all dogs is what concerns me most. IMPORTANT NOTE: When you contact me, please give me specific, detailed information about your dog. This includes an estimate of the last vaccinations, temperament, age, breed, how long you have owned your fur-ball, and their history. Thank You, Jodie