My dog stayed with Diane for the first time. I appreciated how she introduced her dog to mine. She had her dog stay in the backyard while she introduced herself to my dog. While we were reviewing my dog's schedule and going over my dog's food/toys/bedding/etc. Diane let the two dogs romp around in the backyard to get acquainted. When I picked up my dog, she seemed very happy. She has been taking long naps for the past two days. I think she played hard and enjoyed the company of Diane and her dog. I felt very good about the whole experience. I also appreciated being sent two photos of my dog through DogVacay. It really is reassuring to see your dog looking contented and was very important to me. I look forward to my dog returning to this warm home environment.