I have a large yard with a large enclosure for exercise. I live in a quieter community with sidewalks. Permanent dog residents include a Shihtzu who is very welcoming to new friends and an English Mastiff who is warm and sweet to animals. We try to keep the atmosphere calm when a new doggie friend is arriving, so I ask that owners do not knock or ring the doorbell when arriving… my EM does not know he is huge and will get excited which can be a bit dramatic. All feed times are closely monitored and dogs that are grazers will have multiple opportunities to eat. Dogs sleep where they feel comfortable, bring a bed at your own risk, I try my best but things happen! Our crates have beds or blankets (let me know if your dog is a nervous chewer and I will remove the bedding). Kennels are to ensure that your animal is safe while we are gone (because they can get anxious being in an unfamiliar environment, ingest things, scratch things, fight other dogs etc.) and that even goes for my own dogs. Overall, your pet will be treated as one of our own and will be a part of the gang for his/her stay. If anything listed here is a problem for your pet, let’s discuss it and change things accordingly.