• Are they house-trained? Do they mark or have frequent accidents? • Any food allergies or sensitivities? Can I offer treats (like chicken breast)? • Do they get anxious or bark a lot when left alone? What helps them feel calm? • Are they destructive with household items or furniture? • How do they do with other dogs? • Are they crate-trained? Do they settle calmly when crated? • Any quirks, special needs, or routines I should know about? • How much daily exercise do they need? • How do they behave on-leash and off-leash? Will they come when called? ⸻ House Rules & Expectations These guidelines help ensure a smooth, safe, and positive experience for everyone, dogs and humans alike: • No indoor marking: Dogs who mark will need to stay outside (weather permitting), wear diapers, or be crated when unsupervised. If not crate-trained or OK being outside alone, this may not be the best fit. • No destructive behavior: Puppies require supervision and redirection, but adult dogs should know what’s off-limits. We provide plenty of toys to prevent boredom. • No excessive barking or door-scratching: Calm pups are welcome to enjoy the yard, but if they are too loud (we want to be respectful neighbors) or start to damage the door, we will need to move them inside to a crate or playpen when unsupervised. • Furniture: I typically don’t allow dogs on the furniture, with some exceptions (small, clean pups may possibly be allowed on the couch with a blanket or will cuddle on my lap.) • Aggression: I cannot accept dogs with a history of aggression toward people. Dogs with dog reactivity may be considered on a case-by-case basis, but please let me know in advance so I don’t book another dog at the same time (note I have a soft spot for bully breeds, and completely understand their idiosyncrasies) • Grooming - please make sure your pup is free of fleas and reasonably clean for optimal indoor privileges and cuddles. If they are boarding, I may give them a light bath or brushing (with lots of treats!) to keep things fresh and sanitary. • Late Pick-Ups - Daycare pickups past 8pm may incur a $20 late night fee, and pickups past 10pm may be charged the boarding rate unless otherwise discussed. ⸻ Don’t worry. I don’t expect your pup to be perfect. Dogs will be dogs, and they will do doggy things. All of this is just to set clear expectations on both sides for full transparency. At the end of the day, I will just be treating them exactly the same as I would any dog of my own and will adjust their care as needed and with love.

In the morning, I usually take the dogs for a walk around the neighborhood. In the early evening, I’ll often head out for a longer walk or hike to a nearby off-leash dog park if that’s a good fit. For dogs that aren’t quite comfortable in that environment, we’ll stick to shorter leash walks and spend more time in the backyard. There are plenty of toys to keep them entertained. I’m happy to play fetch, work on tricks they already know, teach leash manners, or even teach them a new trick (like “bang bang” or how to ring the potty bell to go outside). During the day, most dogs hang out with me while I work or work out from home. They’re rarely alone and are treated like part of the family. If your dog is well-behaved in public and enjoys car rides, they may also join me on low-key outings, like brunch at a dog-friendly café or a movie night at a friend’s house. I love including them in my day whenever it’s a good match for their temperament and training.