Not every dog is a daycare or boarding candidate -- and that is okay! When considering boarding or daycare for your dog, the most important question to keep in mind is, "Am I doing this for their benefit or for mine?" There are three resident dogs in our home and I always board at least one other family as well as have a small group of daily daycare pups. If your dog does not enjoy the company of other dogs, they will not be comfortable in our home. We have plenty of space that we can separate dogs who may need a break from each other or just prefer more of their own space, but we are not a one-dog sitter. Crates are a part of daily life around here -- while your pup will get tons of playtime, socialization, and exercise each day, overnight and if home alone for a short time, all dogs need to be comfortable in a crate for their comfort and safety. I get it -- I have three high-energy dogs; they can be a lot! We always do slow introductions with all our guests. This means, I do not introduce dogs at a meet and greet or even the moment they walk into our home. Your pup(s) are given a chance to settle in, before they're introduced to the pack. Things I'd like to know about your dogs: • Any current medical or behavioral concerns? • Any previous issues with other dogs or humans? • Any food sensitivities, intolerances, and/or allergies? • What does a typical day for them look like? • Any quirks and fun facts I should be aware of? Policies & Other Noteworthy Items: Minimum Visits: To ensure the health and safety of your pets and home, my minimum visit policy is: • 1 visit/day for cat care and other small animals • 2 visits/day for dogs, 3+ are recommended. Photo Release: Unless you ask not to, all photos taken during your pawlz’ stay are eligible to be posted on Rover, Facebook (@sashaspawlz), Instagram (@sashaspawlz), or my website (sashaspawlz .com). Emergency Preparedness: It is the responsibility of the pet owner to ensure an emergency contact – ideally a trusted neighbor with access to your home – is provided for every reservation. This is to ensure that, if, for whatever reason, I am incapacitated or otherwise unable to provide care to your pets, they will be guaranteed food, meds, and a potty break. Meet and Greets: Meet and greets are offered at the pet owners’ preference. As they can be overwhelming, I will never introduce dogs during a meet and greet, my own included. For this reason, I do not conduct meet and greets inside our home. Once your pawlz’ stay begins, we do slow introductions. Any successful introductory process can take minutes to days; rather than forcing interaction, I prefer to let pups warm up to each other on their terms. Dogs who are good candidates for boarding in my home include those: • Not prone to separation anxiety – I am not home full-time and while I’m away [generally only a few hours at a time], dogs need to be comfortable crated without becoming nervous, destructive, trying to escape, or excessively barking. • Spayed females and un/altered males who do not have a habit of marking indoors. Things to make sure your pups pack for their stay: • Collar - with current tags • Enough food and treats for the entire stay plus one day - clearly labeled with feeding instructions • Medications/supplements - clearly labeled with dosage and administration instructions • An up-to-date Rover profile with care instructions and emergency/vet contact • Current vaccination records

What to expect when your pups stay with us? • A quiet retreat in the countryside, endless fetch and playtime in the backyard, and a clean, comfy space to relax. • Only food you provide is offered. Fresh water is always available. • Meds administration is included. • Updates, and pictures, the duration of their stay -- generally sent each evening, excluding Sunday. What to expect during visits in your home? • Walks through your neighborhood, or longer outings to nearby parks on request. • Playtime in your yard. • Food, treats, and water provided as requested. • Meds administered as instructed. • Indoor playtime, tricks and training if desired, and companionship provided, especially if the weather is less-than ideal. • Full visit reports, complete with pictures!