**PLEASE NOTE:** -CRATE-TRAINED DOGS ONLY -HOUSE-TRAINED DOGS ONLY -I require a meet & greet before any doggy daycare visits -I require a booked/paid doggy daycare visit before any overnights -I require a booked/paid overnight before any extended stays -NO EXCEPTIONS ************* I am currently a certified therapy dog handler with two of my own 70lb mixed-breed working dogs (mostly golden/collie/german shepherd). We do work with special needs patients in-home as well as at school, advanced care facilities & college visits. I was raised on a farm handling many dogs of all different breeds & sizes, and have experience with livestock as well. I am a firm believer in alpha/pack training & calm-assertive approach to management of pets (and most animals, for that matter!) We live across the street from an enormous park with trails and beaches- dogs who stay with me are so ridiculously spoiled! I occasionally have cats also in my place, but as I mentioned- I’m very experienced with all types of animals so you don’t need to worry if you’re not sure whether your dog likes cats or not. I am a pro at introducing/managing them all (as you’ll see by my profile pictures!) FURmilies who use my services get not only quality, experienced and very attentive pet care, but the huge advantage of free training with each visit! I make my own schedule as I have a small, part-time organizing business on the side- so I am home most of every day to care for your babes! No one ever goes more than 4 hours without seeing me, but even that is rare as I try to schedule my biz clients on off-days when I’m not boarding pets. I have a large loft with an up and downstairs, so lots of space. I am also at ground level across the street from huge parks and beaches, and I have a rooftop dog run overlooking Puget Sound- it is a pet wonderland over here! I try not to be away from home much when I am boarding pets, but if I need to be, your pet must be ok in its own separate room (if it is older or well-trained) or in kennel (if it is young and still in training) for its own safety! NO EXCEPTIONS. Similar rules will apply if I’m visiting your home as well. Safety for everyone is first and foremost…we can review details when services get established.