It is my #1 goal to provide a safe, positive, comfortable and clean environment for all animals. Together, we can tailor your pet's stay to ensure a happy and memorable experience. + All dogs must be spayed or neutered in order to participate in daycare or boarding services, with the exception of puppies 6 months and under. If coming in for grooming services, female dogs cannot be in heat or pregnant at the time of their appointment. + All dogs must be reasonably 'clean' at check-in for daycare and/or boarding. Upon check-in, they cannot have any external parasites, such as fleas or ticks, stickers, urine or feces on their coat, not covered in cigarette ash residue, or have excessively long nails that are at high-risk of breaking during their stay. This is potentially harming to themselves or another animal during play. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the above issues, please don't hesitate to address those with me. I am a professional groomer with 8 years of experience and can resolve these issues for your pet prior to their stay. This will ensure we keep the home clean and free of any contaminants that can affect the health and safety of the other animals in my care. + All dogs must be current on core vaccines including rabies, distemper + parvo, and bordetella (kennel cough). Proof of vaccines administered by a licensed veterinarian must be verified prior to your pet's stay. Vaccines help tremendously in protecting your animal and the animals they're around from contracting and transmitting serious viruses and diseases. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about these vaccines and if you need a referral to a local veterinary clinic.​ + Dogs must be kennel-trained or be able to be put in a kennel or playpen for their safety and the safety of others, if necessary. Dogs are not allowed to roam the house unsupervised to reduce potentially unsafe or harmful incidents. Though I am home 99% of the time, all animals will be separated into designated areas if/when I need to leave the house or am otherwise unable to be physically present (this includes while they sleep overnight). Examples of unsupervised moments when I need to separate animals include: running an errand, mowing the lawn, taking a shower etc.. + Minor barking or whining in the crate is OK and expected, though excessive tantrums or attempts to escape a crate, playpen, or room that can jeopardize their health and well-being or the safety of others in the home may indicate that my home may not be the best fit for your pet. All friendly and sociable dogs will be out and about in the house and yard the majority of the day under my supervision. + Dogs must be housebroken/potty trained. All dogs will have multiple opportunities throughout the day to go potty outside (every 1-3 hours) and will be shown the back door to the yard several times during their stay. I understand that this will be a new environment for them and will do everything I can to set them up for success while here, including positively reinforcing going potty outside. Any excessive territorial marking indoors subject to additional fees. * I can accept dogs who may have issues with marking indoors if wearing a diaper or 'belly band' is tolerated. These must be provided by the owner. I can make recommendations for these products if needed. + If any dogs exhibit 'mounting' or 'humping' behavior towards other dogs during their daycare or boarding stay, they will not be allowed to play with other dogs. This behavior almost always results in disagreements, fights, or causes the dog(s) on the receiving end to become fearful during their stay.

As of 2022, I have nearly 7 years of experience caring specifically for dogs and cats through personal pet ownership and fostering. I have specific requirements for the animals in my care based on my personal experiences. I love to simulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play a bunch of games, check out all the new smells, and explore the 8 acres of my backyard!