Both my husband and I work from home so your pup is never alone, and is constantly loved, belly rubbed and given as much attention as they want. We have a lot of freedom scheduling our days and spend the majority hanging out with the dogs, my husband takes them to a completely fenced-in grassy dog park for 1 full hour in the mornings, and I do the 1 hour trail walks in the afternoons. If your pup is staying overnight, I will also provide an evening walk on quiet streets in the neighborhood. Over the past 15 years, our neighbors, friends and family began to tell people about our magical bond with dogs of all types and sizes and we became the people they all entrusted their dogs with. Our two 14-year-old dogs recently passed and both taught us many lessons since they had been abused before we got them. From them, and the other dogs in our lives, we have developed an understanding of how to soothe anxious or timid dogs, as well as gained much experience with senior dogs and dogs with medical needs We do only positive reinforcement trainings and are open to any dog, even those with special needs. We would love for your dog to stay with us during the days when you are at work, or when you are traveling. We have had dogs stay for as long as 3 months while their parents were working overseas. All dog guests can join us –we include walks with our Doggie Day Care instead of charging more-which include dog parks or nice long walks and romps in the hills, or, if they are not up for romps, having one of us take them outside if they need assistance. We take only 3 dogs at a time, so your Buddy gets tons of love and attention. Our home in Glenview has dog doors, comfortable spaces that are light and bright, two decks (one with a shaded and a sunny area), and a great backyard. The yard is completely fenced and safe--100% dog proof and filled with places to dig, lay in shade or sun and relax. There are soft, clean comfortable dog beds everywhere, and free access always to the yard throughout their stay. At night, your pup has options to sleep on the Guest room queen bed, or in our room with us right next door. IF your dog feels safe in a crate, we have one we can set up, but generally we find our Dog Guests choose not to stay crated. We also have a friendly, overly entitled and long suffering cat at home, so only dogs that don’t fantasize about using cats as dental floss can stay overnight…..but ALL dogs can go for our trail romps. We have a dog friendly transport car, a flexible schedule and excellent references.