We are huge animal lovers who would love to care for your pup while you’re away. We will make sure they get the love and attention they need so they don’t feel lonely and the time passes quickly for them until they are back home. We enjoy dog friendly parks and establishments and taking walks on the Minneapolis trail system. We also love the comforts of our home, and our pets do too. We have a fenced-in yard for outdoor play and a basement area with rubber flooring for indoor play. (Our fencing is 6’ in the backyard, 4’ in the front yard, 4’ in the basement.) In addition, for your convenience, we have kennels and crates of various sizes if you prefer to leave your pup’s crate at home. Furthermore, we aim to respect your wishes and care for your dog in a manner that is tailored to its normal routine. Your doggie will get lots of pets, snuggles, and play time in our home. We also have experience providing a structured environment if that is your preference. Greg has experience in scent work and obedience training, and he does Rover full-time. We want to make sure you and your pup are comfortable with its stay. Our previous dog, Lincoln, unfortunately passed away recently. He was a well-socialized and intelligent Doberman Pinscher that had a heart of gold. We miss him greatly! Greg was his handler for search and rescue (SAR). Lincoln earned AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Area Search/SAR certifications, as well as multiple AKC obedience diplomas. Through this experience, Greg and Lincoln built an unbreakable bond that has served Greg well on learning to communicate with dogs and train them effectively. Our current dog, Maple, is also a Doberman Pinscher. She is an intelligent, energetic, inquisitive, and social pup. Underneath her stoic appearance is a gentle spirit and a kind temperament. She has graduated multiple levels of AKC obedience training, and is currently pursuing her CGC certification. Her future role as a working dog is currently undetermined. Lastly, our cat is primarily independent and typically keeps to herself. She’s familiar with living with dogs and adapts well to guests. She usually resides in an area of the home that only she has access to when pups visit. Scheduling and Service Information: -Boarding: Open 7 days per week, based on availability. -Daycare: Open Monday-Friday, based on availability. -Meet-and-Greets are scheduled Monday-Friday, based on availability. (To schedule a meet-and-greet, we prefer clients to be seeking recurring daycare, or boarding for a minimum of 3 days. However, we do not require a meet-and-greet when both sides are comfortable with it.) -Location: Minneapolis, near North Memorial Hospital -Boarding: Up to 24 hours/day stays. Overnight stays. For example, the time of day that you drop off your pup is when you pick him/her up, if possible. A fee may be added for additional time. We also provide pick-up and drop-off service from/to your home for an additional fee, as available. -Daycare: Up to 12 hours/day stays. Non-overnight stays. For example, you pick up your pup no later than 12 hours from the time of day that you dropped him/her off, if possible. Drop-offs begin at 6am, as available. A fee may be added for additional time. We also provide pick-up and drop-off service from/to your home for an additional fee, as available. -Automatically Recurring Bookings: For new clients, we prefer to schedule a one-time booking to start in order to make a determination about future bookings. For existing clients, we typically book recurring dates on a month-to-month basis, based on availability. -Note: We schedule drop-off and pick-up appointment times instead of time windows. This ensures safer transition when dogs from different households are picked up and dropped off. We prefer pups to meet in a controlled setting, to increase the likelihood of a successful introduction and bond. We also attempt to be mindful of Q&A time with owners at drop-off and pick-up. -Note: For boarding, we prefer to schedule drop-off and pick-up times between 6a-5p, as available. This provides the dogs with more time to settle into the environment without their owner present, and to get exercise prior to bedtime. Reducing visitors in the evening also ensures that the pups rest better overnight.