This primarily concerns new clients, but I do appreciate the following items/questions to be covered prior to the stay beginning: 1. Are there any behavioral concerns I should be aware of? Example: my mother's dog is very fast and will run away given the opportunity; she bites when her toes are touched; she is terrified of fireworks. Please don't be afraid to be very detailed or blunt; I promise I have seen worse. 2. What are your dog's potty cues (whining, not trained, doorbell, etc)? I use bells on the back door. 3. Are there any medical concerns I need to be aware of? Please include allergies or food sensitivities. My girls both have sensitive tummies so we do very bland or homemade treats and supplements. 4. Is your vet information correct on your pet's account and is your pet up to date on vaccinations? I don't require proof of vaccines, but will quarantine my pups if you have a younger dog still missing part of a series. Again, safety first. In the case of a medical episode or emergency, I will call you first. If I cannot contact you, I will immediately try the emergency contact and then your vet's office. In the case that nobody can be reached and it is an emergency, your pet will be taken to my vet at Kinslow Clinic in Lebanon. 5. Where does your pup normally stay when unsupervised? Are they crate trained? Can you provide their crate if needed? I have two extra and it is for dogs 60lbs and under, as well as my Dane's crate which can house a dog up to 180lbs. If they are not crate trained, can they be left behind a baby gate in a spare room with food and water (note: any property destruction falls onto the client--this includes cleaning for extensive urine or feces damage - Does not include occasional accidents, this only encompasses damage done by EXCESSIVE defecation and urination); incidentals and damage charges start at $35. **I have only ever had to charge one property damage fee in my time as a sitter. Crates keep everyone safe and help avoid accidents that damage property and could potentially harm your pup.** 6. Can your pup be left alone for any period of time or do they require constant care? Service Note: Pets requiring round-the-clock care, also known as constant care, will be subject to a “constant care rate” of $120 per night. Constant care is defined as the sitter not being able to leave the residence or pet for greater than 1 hour per 24 hour period, as well as no use of crates, gates, or other method of containment for the duration of the stay. Constant care clients will be evaluated and accepted on a case-to-case basis.

I offer a variety of fun things for your fur-babies during my care. I am big advocate for physical and mental stimulation, so we do a lot of enrichment activities in our time together. We have plenty of toys available of many different shapes, sizes, textures, and purposes. We also have plenty of room for supervised playtime and lots of different napping options for the more mellow crowd. For stays longer than 48 hours, we typically do a craft of some sort--whether that is painting, ornament making, or baking homemade treats together. This is always sent home on the last day of the stay. My goal is for your baby to have so much fun that they sleep hard once they go home. Most of my clients come back excited and with a wiggle butt as soon as they pull into the driveway.