For the comfort and safety of all pets in our home, your dog must be kennel-trained for overnight stays — no exceptions. We’re typically fully booked, and nighttime kennel use helps ensure a calm, safe environment for everyone. The only exception to this rule is for returning clients, at our discretion. If your dog isn’t used to sleeping in a kennel, please let me know before booking so we can discuss suitable arrangements. Please also note that factors such as dog size, medication needs, or specific behavioral requirements may involve additional charges to ensure your pet’s comfort or a private setup. It’s very important to share all medication details or behavioral notes before booking. If medications are mentioned only at drop-off, I’ll message you to add the appropriate adjustment to keep things fair for all pet parents. I will not mention it during drop-off as that's not the time to discuss pricing/cost. Costs start at $5 per application. Because of high demand, I require a confirmed booking before scheduling a meet & greet. This ensures time is reserved for serious bookings only. Lastly, for safety reasons, I generally only accept dogs under 60 lbs. Larger dogs may be accepted only if they are calm, older, and have a gentle temperament. My resident mini poodle (15 lbs) is friendly, but safety comes first for everyone. Please respect these guidelines — unapproved exceptions at drop-off may result in added fees or an early pickup request.

My wife is a teacher and starts her day early — she’s up by 5 AM to let the dogs out and handle breakfast. I usually start work around 9 AM and do the same routine as needed throughout the day. After that, the pups spend most of their time hanging out with me in my home office or relaxing outside, depending on the weather.