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Pets in our home are always required to be vaccinated (exceptions considered for young puppies, our dogs is up to date). Disabled, senior, and chronically ill pets with nothing transmittable are welcome! Dog toys and beds are run through a wash cycle between visitors. We have lots of food and water bowls (run through the dishwasher between visitors). My dog normally has access to his food any time, and gets dinner with some chicken broth or fresh food topper, but can easily switch to a schedule to accommodate guests. Dogs who are on a schedule or protective of their food are fed in separate rooms with gates up or doors closed. New environments and people can be exciting or stressful for even well-mannered, friendly, dogs, so we monitor visitors for signs of stress, and do our best to keep them engaged and feeling safe. It's normal for pups to eat a bit more or less in a new place. I always update owners on unusual eating habits but don't worry about it as long as it's only a few days and they are still drinking water normally and otherwise seem healthy. We also have plenty of spare harnesses, and all new dogs who don't have one of their own will be fitted for one for their walks. They don't wear them around the house, but a harness is safer for dogs who get overly excited and lunge or may slip out of a collar, and even the best-behaved dogs can test boundaries with new people, especially the smart ones! We always have treats for after walks and before bed, if your dog has any dietary restrictions on treats please let us know!

BOARDING Dogs staying at the house will love the variety of surfaces to nap on and toys to play with! We get barkbox every month, so we have toys in many sizes and durability levels, and destruction is inevitable, don't worry, we will have more! During the week, dogs get fed and walked in the morning around 7:00 am, will be taken out as often as needed between for potty breaks or short walks until their last bedtime walk. Dogs have lots of time to play, cuddle, and explore the walking trails with us, or just do their own thing around the house - we are pretty low-key and don't go out a lot. Dogs are allowed all over the house and on the furniture. Trash and food (for humans and dogs) are safely kept out of dog range in cabinets or the pantry, and we have a gate as an extra barrier between dogs and the kitchen. While we're running errands, puppies, new visitors, and known-chewers will typically be kept in the guest room so they have room to play but limited access to things they shouldn't chew on, and aren't unsupervised with our dog. More mature visitors are free to roam the house and play with our dog. We have a kennel available and dogs are free to get cozy in it. Our dog doesn't use it, and we keep the door propped open unless a visitor is kennel trained/training and needs to stick to their routine. WALKING AND DROP INS: Calob is available most days/times, I have a hybrid schedule and am typically available evenings and weekends.