dogs aren't okay with that, even for 30 minutes, so am setting up an un-jumpable baby-gated area for future clients that I don't want to have full run of the house while I'm gone, but I also don't want to crate them and have them panic when I leave.

I like the dividers, and imagine it might be nice to have a big crate for two of the same families dogs to cuddle up together in? I find the crate security/panic reaction is about 50:50 unfortunately. Sleeping in the bed is fine but I tell owners I crate for errands or walks. Unfortunately some

I apologize, I did edit that out shortly after posting. I figured I could pull the crate info, as bringing it up at a m+g seems much more reliable than just hoping they read it! I do still have the 'crated dogs only' box checked but I tell clients if their dogs is trustworthy it wont be necessary.

I agree with your supervision rules completely! Do you think 1 or 2 big crates would be more economical than one of each size? Do you use a divider at all for smaller dogs? I also edited my profile to pull the crate info, as bringing it up at a m+g seems more reliable than hoping they read it!

I'm still newish to Rover so am still collecting my supply of boarding-related things. So far the only thing I'm missing are crates, but I was a little wary of putting dogs in them without permission. Glad to hear you and others think its a necessity!

What are your thoughts on keeping a sml, med, and large crate on hand for boarders dogs? I recommend (aka strongly but politely suggest) to clients that they bring a crate for their dog at night. If the dog does not already have a designated sleeping mat or crate, eg if they sleep in the owners bed, but was previously crate trained as a puppy, I also recommend they put the dog in that crate for bedtime 5-7 nights before drop-off, just to get the dog used to that routine again in a comfortable environment before they're dropped off at a strangers house. However some people scramble and forget the crate, don't have a car big enough for it, the tools to break it down, or some have even sold it as the dog was in it as a puppy and has well outgrown it. I've had a very excited dog bust out of its crate and then noticed the owners had lost/broken a piece, and it was being held together at the corner with a zip-tie... Some never crate trained in the first place (which is fine, i prefer it but its not an absolute requirement).

Would it be unreasonable for me to keep a few crates on hand for dogs that show themselves to be untrustworthy overnight, or for dogs who's people didn't bring them a designated bedtime crate and mat for whatever reason? Obviously the crates would be brought outside and fully cleaned in-between usage with different clients, and I have "doggie-designated" blankets and bath towels that I wash (with bleach) in-between uses. The owners would be politely notified in this case. I'd either mention the lack of crate on arrival and say I have an extra, or if the dog seems ok, then proves to be active overnight (adventuring, marking, chewing, etc) simply shoot a message to the owner saying something to the effect of "hey, pups name seemed to do okay last night but it looks like s/he got up and chewed some around the house on these items. I think a crate at night would be an appropriate solution, just so s/he doesn't eat anything while I'm asleep, and I have one to lend him/her during the stay. Is that ok?"

What are you guy's ideas/thoughts/concerns on providing this?