Our late Chihuahua was diabetic and required a special diet and insulin injections twice a day for nearly two years. We are very comfortable with administering medications, including injectables, oral pills, and topicals. Please let us know if your dog requires medication or has any special requirements. ***CAGED ANIMALS PRESENT*** Please understand that we have a pair of caged Guinea Pigs, both males, who are quite accustomed to curious canines sticking their noses around the cage. This has been very manageable for us; no worries, mate. ***HIGH SOCIALIZING POTENTIAL*** Although we specialize in small dogs and intend to give your dog our undivided attention, your dog may encounter other dogs (typically the small varieties) in and around our home, and naturally, larger dogs may be present at dog parks. Please let us know if your dog does not do well with other dogs and we will take the necessary precautions. ***GROOMING REQUIREMENTS*** Please bathe your dog before the stay...maybe a day or two ahead. At our discretion upon your dog's arrival, at any time during any length of stay less less than a week if necessary, but certainly every seven to ten days during stays longer than a week or more, we reserve the right to bathe your dog and assess a modest grooming fee. Please understand that this requirement is necessary to maintain the cleanliness of our home and for our well-being and the well-being of other dogs in our care. We intend to personally communicate this to you at the time of your booking request. Your cooperation in this regard is sincerely appreciated.

Although we appreciate a senior dog who enjoys a quiet, lazy day spent lounging and napping, we are a mildly active family and can regularly get a more youthful dog out for a little play and some exercise, fresh air, and smells around our community***. In the process, we will work on a few training/obedience behaviors in a warm and caring way. When the weather is nice, we'll enjoy some time at local dog parks. After the stay, you may receive a Rover Reel that commemorates your pup's stay at the Lounge! ***MANAGING EXPECTATIONS*** We really do want to get outside with your dog as much as possible--good for your dog and good for us. To that end, we promise "potty breaks"...along various routes at various times for maybe 15 to 60 minutes. We really prefer potty breaks that resemble bon-a-fide "walks" whenever possible, as they most often do...weather permitting. ***AIRTAG TRACKING*** For your added peace of mind, we provide a well-fitted dog collar equipped with an AirTag--or one that attaches to your dog's collar. This will allow us to track and recover a clever guest who might escape our control. We take this precaution just in case.