I NEED TO KNOW: In order to meet your pet's needs, I would need to know how you care for them so that I can best approximate that. This would include their daily routine including food, medicine, activities, and schedule. If you are a new client, I will set up a free "meet and greet" before I accept a booking. We can all get to know one another and go over expectations. Clients already in my program can contact me for same day bookings. My prices are based on typical care for a well behaved unmedicated pet. So, special care on my end may require a higher priced boarding package. My extra-care price is typically $55 per night. Some examples include: *Your dog’s fresh food diet requires me to assemble, cut or cook ingredients. *Your dog is an escape risk. *Your dog has high anxiety that will require some extra time, patience and care. *Your dog takes medications or supplements like glucosamine, fish oil, or CBD. If it takes me to administer or monitor in ANY way, I consider this an extra-care pup. *Your dog chews, scratches or pees inside while boarding at my house. *Your elderly dog requires hind-end assistance to potty. HEALTH PROTOCOLS: All dogs need to be potty trained to relieve themselves outside, have current vaccines (rabies & DAPP) and be on a flea treatment. A photo of that paperwork will be required before any dog is allowed on my property. The Bordetella Vaccine is not required but highly recommended. Make sure your dog is dewormed regularly. If there is a health emergency, Stayton Veterinary Hospital will be my first call. As per Rover protocol, all medical bills will be the responsibility of the owner.

PLAY TIME: There are several fenced areas on the property for dog playtime. The activities I do with each dog is based on what the client wants for their individual pet. * 1/2 acre field for running and play with other dogs * Giant herding ball * Chuckit for fetch * A whole room for nose-work with a scent wall * Safe giant landscaping rocks for climbing * Agility equipment in an enclosed arena. (Not competition measurements, but still fun) * Sand digging area * A mountain of chewing sticks (all from fruit trees—non toxic) * Reinforcement of commands. I play many dog “games” to remind pets of those important tasks like sit, stay, come, down, up, off, etc. CALM TIME: * Inside movie/cuddle time in the evenings * Inside window seats for watching the world * Lavender essential oil used right before bed so dogs know by smell that it’s time for sleeping * Option of crates (all XL or XXL sized) for sleeping or various dog beds and couches. * For safety, I do not co-sleep with dogs. Only my own dog is allowed in my bedroom. * I don’t close dogs into crates unless requested by the owners as part of their animal’s normal routine (like at bedtime). However, open crates are available so dogs can self-select to use them. * A canine photo studio. Photography is one of my hobbies. Your dog might be my next top model! TREATS: To avoid health and allergy risks, I will only use the treats you provide for your dog. I do not provide treats except for peanut butter and cashew butter (often used for taking pills), so let me know if your dog [or you] has a peanut or cashew allergy.