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Four acres around the house are fenced to keep the dogs safe while outside by themselves. If it is too warm, cold or wet, the dogs will be inside in the afternoon after the grooming. They are usually ready for a nap after that anyway. In the evening they all come with us to tuck the chickens into their coops, when it is dusk or dark they wear lighted collars. We have lots of cozy places for the dogs to sleep and sit. In winter the den with the fireplace is a favorite spot and in summer the hardwood and stone floors are popular. If you bring us a puppy, we will keep it in a crate overnight in our bedroom. Also we will keep it on a leash during walks or at least have a long rope trailing behind.

A typical day starts between 5am and 6am when the dogs are put outside (into our four fenced acres around the house) for their morning stretches. If it is still dark, they will wear lighted collars. At around 7am we are going to see the chickens to let them out of their coops, give them snacks (dogs get some fruit or veggie as well) and clean their little houses. After breakfast we all go into the forest, usually for 2 or 3 hours. When we come back everyone gets groomed and bathed if necessary. After that it is nap time for the dogs, usually on or under the back porch, but if it is hot, wet or cold, they all come inside and get a treat (Liver or Duck). Feeding time is at 5pm. Usually kibbles with bone broth, raw egg, chicken hearts or gizzards and a vegetable and fruit. After a brief after-dinner nap, they are ready to go back outside until the chickens are being tucked in at dusk. After that everyone gets snuggles, a treat and finds their favorite spot for the night. Puppies are put into a crate for the night and get short walks during the night to go pee.