I have a tiny indoor living space, but on a large property that is fenced, but not completely escape proof. I wouldn’t leave them out unattended anyway, but I do also have pens and a 100ft tether line for the escape artists or babies still working on their recall. I attach them to a harness, not a neck collar for safety reasons. I have housed multiple large dogs at once and it’s fine. I turn my garage and the barn into escape proof rumpus rooms with toys and gadgets where they can play. I have large kennels that can be used if needed, and an escape proof porch. The feline visitors love it for some limited outdoor access. All pets will get a GPS tracker on arrival, just in case someone tries to make a break for it or is an exceptional hider. There are interior and exterior cameras on at all times. Overnight dogs must be able to go up and down stairs! Or be small enough for me to carry them, so <50lbs ideally. The barn has a heated wash rack which is very convenient for baths, or at least a hose off if we get muddy playing. I don’t do proper “grooming” services, like hair cuts and breed specific styling, but I can definitely give baths, blow outs, brushing and nail trims. If requested, fee will vary depending on difficulty and time. I have so many pet gadgets, toys and tools; it’s kind of like a free test trial! If your pet happens to really enjoy something, I can recommend lots of various products. I’m great with the high maintenance pets who need things like medications multiple times a day. I can handle just about any emergency, or at least enough care to keep them stable until a vet can take over. Not that I’m advocating practicing medicine without a license 😅 but if some fluke trauma or illness were to occur, I can handle the immediate care. I can also make pretty educated judgment calls on if urgent vet care is needed. In this home, doggies are trained to follow basic house rules. First time guests are not expected to know all the rules, but most get the hang of them very quickly (especially repeat clients!). - [ ] General obedience and leash manners. - [ ] Impulse control. - [ ] No scratching at doors. - [ ] Calmly passing through doors and exiting after the human. - [ ] No excessive barking or whining. - [ ] No jumping on people. - [ ] Coming when called. - [ ] No getting on furniture unless invited. - [ ] No counter surfing. - [ ] Respecting other animals. - [ ] No marking or destruction of property. If your pet is a known offender or highly aggressive, you need you be ok with a kennel/crate, pen, muzzle or drugs if necessary. I have a 10 year old Husky, Lady. She prefers to stay outside where it’s cooler and isn’t really that interested in other dogs, so usually you don’t even notice she’s around. But for our walk/hikes she is my copilot. She’s got the routine down pat and helps the other dogs learn the trail rules. During house sitting requests she can stay at my sister’s. House Sitting Ground Rules: - Must be a smoke and mold free home. - Camera devices fitted to the exterior of a property or doorbell that monitor security of the outside areas such as the porch, driveway and garden are fine. - Any internal cameras or recording devices must be disabled for the entire duration of the sit. I frequently have phone conversations regarding patient profiles and any video or audio recording is a HIPPA violation. - I am a very clean, neat and tidy, detail oriented person. Your house will be at minimum as clean as you left it. Please have your home at least base level clean prior to my stay.