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Julia S.

Spokane, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
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Hachi’s Farmhouse Furbaby Paradise

Pet care experience

We love animals in our home! Fur babies spending the night with us can expect kind, loving, reliable care on our relaxing fully fenced 9 acre farm. Imagine “sleep away camp” for dogs. We have experience with doggies of all ages, from the very young to the senior and we love them all! We are not a large kennel, so here you can expect personalized attention for your doggo, lots of snuggles, plenty of pictures and even videos on our Instagram ! My key business partner is a very sweet Australian Shepard, Hachiko. He is known for playing, running, herding chickens and kittens, cuddles, and his unrelenting ”Aussie glitter (hair)” that is my constant battle. We know how much the environment affects our furbaby friends, so we do our best to provide a fun and easy going vacation for them. While we do ensure that they remember their basic manners, our doggie guests get to do whatever it is that they love most! Do they love fetch? We have two chuckits with balls of all kinds (including ones that glow in the dark!), do they love stuffies? We always have an ongoing supply of new (or used…dogs don’t care!) stuffies for everyone to play with. Do they just want to lay in the sun or air conditioning and know that they are not alone? We do that too! As you will find, this is what I “do.” I get to know all of my doggie guests and it is my mission to make them comfortable and happy while they’re here. I have with two well trained helpers (kids ages six and ten ). We play a lot and perhaps best of all, we don’t like to send home dirty dogs. Every client (unless otherwise specified) receives a complimentary bath, high velocity blow out and doggie cologne spritz before going home. I have a fenced yard and one Australian Shepard to keep your dog well entertained while you are away! We keep extra kennels on site in all sizes small, medium and extra large sized crate if needed. Though be assured, if your doggo doesn’t like kennels, they are not required. I do however always feed dogs separately and I limit the number of treats they get to ensure no fighting (though my dog has never shown any food or other aggression tendencies, I just find it is best practice to avoid any issues). Dogs will spend minimal time (usually just meal time) in their kennels or separated by gates - we want our place to be a home away from home! If you choose to add a pup nail treatment to your stay and your doggie will have their nails dremmeled (it avoids the sharp edges of a freshly cut nail) and paw hair trimmed. Lastly, when you “show us some love,” you’ll receive a free nights stay when you refer a friend to us and they complete their first booking! 😁 We are great at following instructions so if you have any specific needs or desires, we try out very best to accommodate! See more examples of what you can expect when you stay with us on Instagram! Look for Hachishouse509 🙌😁🙃. In summation, what you can expect at Hachi’s Farmhouse: 1. Personalized for you and your pup care. 2. A commitment to “no (bad) surprises when you pick up your pup! We are committed to communicating any issues during your pups stay in real-time so you are always “in the know.” We are reliable and you can count on us! 3. We always have varying treats, toys and dog supplies on hand for our guest doggie use and enjoyment. No need to haul over that extra large kennel your pup sleeps in (if they do!), we have two extra ones for your convenience! 4. With dog trained kiddos, a Nana, my husband and I, rest assured there is always someone around to love/play with your pup. 5. We send home a special surprise with each pup to thank you both for choosing Hachi’s Farmhouse.

Reviews

Robert R.
Dog Boarding • Feb. 21, 2024
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How do you explain someone who cares for your fur babies like they were their own? I used to struggle with going on vacations and leaving my babies behind. But now I KNOW they are happy playing with Haschi and the kids and getting snuggles from Julia and Larry (yes even Larry). You get to decide who lives on your babies - I will choose Julia over and over again😘

Sylvia D.
Dog Boarding • Feb. 07, 2024
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Trina's stay was amazing!!! She was treated like royalty. Lots of love and exercise. Julia is awesome and totally pampers your pet. When it rained, she put a jacket on Trina to play outside and the family gave her so much attention. The bath was the icing on the cake. Will definitely book with Julia any time we leave town and need a sitter. Above and beyond is all I can say!

Ana C.
Dog Boarding • Jan. 30, 2024
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We love Julie! Birdie always has a great time at Hachi House running around with the other dogs and getting attention from Julie and her family. We love all the pictures and videos and feel confident Birdie is well taken care of any time we are away.

Robert / Cherie V.
Dog Boarding • Jan. 25, 2024
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Our Buddy really enjoys his time with Julia's family

About Julia S.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a completely fenced back yard and one friendly energetic Australian Shepard to keep your fur babies company. All initial meets are done with only me present and a gate in between the dogs as to vet out unsafe behavior. We live on a beautiful farm with lots of tall grass that dogs of course love to run is, so we ask that all dogs have a current flea and tick treatment prior to booking their stay but we are also happy to provide that treatment for $20/fur baby. We live on a property with chickens, cat and wild bunnies as well. When dropping off your pet for their stay or anytime you are in the front yard, please ensure your pup stays on their leash so our wild bunny and chicken friends stick around. There are also two chihuahuas (who belong to my Mom) that live on site but they do not have much interaction (if any) with our doggy guests. **A note about chickens - we do our very best to keep our chickens safe. They are in a fully enclosed, gated area. For the most part, this has never been a problem for our dog guests but should we find your dog has broken into our chicken run and/or coop, you will be charge $100/chicken lost in order to cover damages, rearing of new chickens and egg loss. If you aren’t sure whether or not your dog will leave the chickens alone, please let us know at the beginning of your booking request so we can discuss it with you.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Julia S. would like to know about your pet

At this time with young kiddos in the house, I cannot accommodate dogs that are aggressive toward people or other dogs. Apart from aggression, we are a loving, happy home that will do our absolute best to accommodate your pets needs! I have experience with elderly dogs that require peace and quiet and with young dogs that need lots of stimulation! If your doggo has trouble maintaining their manners, I do reserve the right to utilize basket muzzle training to help them wherever they are struggling. These muzzles are known to be the most humane, allowing for panting, eating and drinking during use. Don’t worry though, if this ever is necessary I will let you know in advance and we can brainstorm appropriate solutions. I’m here for you and your pup and my top priorities are always safety and comfort. Also, my dog Hachi is very good about adjusting his play level to be toned down with younger/older dogs but he can also play more energetically if the friend staying over would like to. I require that all dogs are either crated or seatbelted in my car for travel. My preferred leash to walk doggies is a gentle leader, but I do have several different types of leashes that I keep. I use one exclusively with Hachi (who was an awful leash puller even after obedience school!) . I find that it is the easiest to keep from dogs pulling me all over the place and once they get used to wearing it most dogs don’t mind it at all. It truly is a “gentle leader,” and allows me to walk multiple dogs at once without much training. If you prefer I don’t use a gentle leader, please let me know ahead of time and I am happy to accommodate. It has been a long time since I had to give any injections to animals, but with a demonstration I can do most tasks.

A typical day

In the morning, the first thing on my list is getting the kiddos fed and out to school. After that, Hachi knows it’s time to let out the chickens - so the doggos usually do their “chicken run” while I do that…meaning, they do a group run around the chicken area and play like crazy. Then it’s “breakfast time” for all the pups - and if they’ve been really good, they get a raw, fresh farm egg with their food. Raw eggs keep their coats shiny and they usually LOVE it. After that, we are all usually outside doing chores or taking a “pack walk” around the perimeter of the property. This is a great time for leash training for any of our pups who struggle or maybe just need to learn more manners. Then, doggos usually need a nap so we all go in and chill until the kids get home from school. During the summer, the afternoon will usually include some relaxed outdoor time where the dogs and kids play outside while I work in my garden or read a book. When your pup stays with us - we will meet them at their level. Do they just want to lay in the shade? Do they want to run and play? It’s all good at our house!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$48per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Julia can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Julia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Apart from running kiddos to/from school or activities, I’m usually home. Except under emergency circumstances, we do not accept drop offs or pickups before 8am or after 8pm. Other than that, we try to be flexible for you and your fur baby. Your fur babies will be well tended with activities each day, such as walks, playtime, mental stimulation, snuggles, some lite leash training (if desired), bike jouring, or maybe even snow shoeing! Bike jouring is an additional service where I teach or exercise your pup to run safely along side my bike. As you will see from our Instagram - we get outside no matter the weather! I have even been known to snowshoe with my “pack.” Additionally, every stay greater than 3 days includes complimentary bath, deshedding, and high velocity dryer blow out so your pup will come home smelling fresh and clean! Nail grooming with nail grinder can be added to the grooming service for an additional $12.

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Calendar last updated 5 days ago
Julia can host up to 5 pets per night
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About Julia S.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a completely fenced back yard and one friendly energetic Australian Shepard to keep your fur babies company. All initial meets are done with only me present and a gate in between the dogs as to vet out unsafe behavior. We live on a beautiful farm with lots of tall grass that dogs of course love to run is, so we ask that all dogs have a current flea and tick treatment prior to booking their stay but we are also happy to provide that treatment for $20/fur baby. We live on a property with chickens, cat and wild bunnies as well. When dropping off your pet for their stay or anytime you are in the front yard, please ensure your pup stays on their leash so our wild bunny and chicken friends stick around. There are also two chihuahuas (who belong to my Mom) that live on site but they do not have much interaction (if any) with our doggy guests. **A note about chickens - we do our very best to keep our chickens safe. They are in a fully enclosed, gated area. For the most part, this has never been a problem for our dog guests but should we find your dog has broken into our chicken run and/or coop, you will be charge $100/chicken lost in order to cover damages, rearing of new chickens and egg loss. If you aren’t sure whether or not your dog will leave the chickens alone, please let us know at the beginning of your booking request so we can discuss it with you.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Julia S. would like to know about your pet

At this time with young kiddos in the house, I cannot accommodate dogs that are aggressive toward people or other dogs. Apart from aggression, we are a loving, happy home that will do our absolute best to accommodate your pets needs! I have experience with elderly dogs that require peace and quiet and with young dogs that need lots of stimulation! If your doggo has trouble maintaining their manners, I do reserve the right to utilize basket muzzle training to help them wherever they are struggling. These muzzles are known to be the most humane, allowing for panting, eating and drinking during use. Don’t worry though, if this ever is necessary I will let you know in advance and we can brainstorm appropriate solutions. I’m here for you and your pup and my top priorities are always safety and comfort. Also, my dog Hachi is very good about adjusting his play level to be toned down with younger/older dogs but he can also play more energetically if the friend staying over would like to. I require that all dogs are either crated or seatbelted in my car for travel. My preferred leash to walk doggies is a gentle leader, but I do have several different types of leashes that I keep. I use one exclusively with Hachi (who was an awful leash puller even after obedience school!) . I find that it is the easiest to keep from dogs pulling me all over the place and once they get used to wearing it most dogs don’t mind it at all. It truly is a “gentle leader,” and allows me to walk multiple dogs at once without much training. If you prefer I don’t use a gentle leader, please let me know ahead of time and I am happy to accommodate. It has been a long time since I had to give any injections to animals, but with a demonstration I can do most tasks.

A typical day

In the morning, the first thing on my list is getting the kiddos fed and out to school. After that, Hachi knows it’s time to let out the chickens - so the doggos usually do their “chicken run” while I do that…meaning, they do a group run around the chicken area and play like crazy. Then it’s “breakfast time” for all the pups - and if they’ve been really good, they get a raw, fresh farm egg with their food. Raw eggs keep their coats shiny and they usually LOVE it. After that, we are all usually outside doing chores or taking a “pack walk” around the perimeter of the property. This is a great time for leash training for any of our pups who struggle or maybe just need to learn more manners. Then, doggos usually need a nap so we all go in and chill until the kids get home from school. During the summer, the afternoon will usually include some relaxed outdoor time where the dogs and kids play outside while I work in my garden or read a book. When your pup stays with us - we will meet them at their level. Do they just want to lay in the shade? Do they want to run and play? It’s all good at our house!

Location

Spokane, WA

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Julia S.

Spokane, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews