All dogs I receive must be crate trained. I will initially kennel your pet (only when I am not home, ie. at work or maybe if I need to run an errand during the weekend) to keep them safe and observe behavior via a 24/7 stream/video camera. I work very close to home so I will come back to provide a potty break in between my shift (I work 9-6) and a snack if you bring them. I like to make sure your baby is hydrated, properly fed and comfortable during their stay. If it's best for you, I am able to take in your pet in the evening (after I come back from work) for a night stay till the next day as well, just send me drop off and pick up times and we can discuss. I can only accommodate two pets at a time max. I have found it's best so I can dedicate time appropriately, I also split dogs for meals. When I am not home, all the dogs (including mine) will stay inside the house away from the elements and safe in my big basement. The basement is separated from the rest of the home with a baby gate. I have two kennels down there, a huge XL kennel for bigger dogs and a medium kennel. Since I have Nico and at times will take care of two dogs and only have two kennels, I will switch who stays in the kennel, depending on prior behavior. That means each dog gets to have a day out the crate while I am out the home to roam only the basement. I do allow this UNLESS they have shown me they are destructive, or too anxious to be left alone to roam. Very anxious and bored dogs tend to be destructive when left alone, again I will monitor and see how much I can trust each dog to behave. I will also observe to see if your pet is prone to accidents when outside the kennel. I don't mind those much, it happens, but if they are sick I will let you know and if they have diarrhea they might need to be removed or we could figure out if they can take medication. I will communicate everything with you. During the evening and night when I am at home (and during the weekend when I will be home all the time if I am hosting your pet) your pet won't be kenneled. Every night, if there's no issues with behavior (or pets getting along) I bring all the pets into my bedroom to sleep (I don't take care of cats in my home) so only dogs. I've had a lot of success making pets feel immediately comfortable with me and it creates a special bond during the stay. I want to spend as much time with your pet as I can. They will sleep in my bedroom floor (not on the bed). They might get invited to be in my basement sofa as well (only sofa I allow pets to sleep on, by invitation only). This makes them feel closer to me and makes for a serene night at home where we can cuddle. If you bring their mat (please bring a clean mat) I can bring it in the bedroom. I can also pick or drop your furry baby for a extra fee. I can also stay at your place if you have a guest room, your place is clean and I can bring Nico over (I will bring a kennel for Nico to sleep in and we can figure out the space where I will stay etc). This will be extra as I have to travel to you and get out of the comfort of my home and spend on gas etc. If you can provide with access to use your kitchen, I will bring my own food. For house sitting I can only stay during weekends due to work logistics at the moment. If you have a vacuum I will make sure to clean any dog hair from my pet and your pets as well but I won't do any extra chores besides diligently taking care of your pets. My yard is fenced in. There's a big 6 feet tall fence that separates me and the neighbors behind me. I have two other wire fences about 4 feet tall that overlook the street. If your dog is is the type of dog that will attempt to jump a 4 feet fence then let me know before hand because I will need to let him/her out to potty with a leash on.