Hi!! Our household is Me-Katie, my husband-- Matt, our toddler & infant sons! We have no personal pets at this time. We have a back yard with a new fence! It is fully fenced in , safe and dog friendly . I have a large pen ( 6ft tall and no open on top) so you don't have to bring yours when boarding your pup unless you would to use yours!! We crate all pups when we leave for errands and at night. Matt & I have had dogs all of our lives. I adopted and have cared for my pup Flynn since he was 10 months old and we have now raised a heeler from a baby. The pups are free as long as we are home, they have access to the whole downstairs including the furniture! If needed we take walks when the weather allows, play in the back year round and love to snuggle. Your pup(s) may choose to play fetch with a human hosts or to lounge on the couch for snuggles. There are children in the house with that often comes loud noises and sudden movements. Our boy is respectful and used to being around dogs, but will be loud at times. If your pup isnt used to that environment it could be shocking. I want to explain a few things in my bio: --I only take dogs that are neutered/spayed unless they are under a year old for health reasons. I have no experience with a female in heat and don't feel comfortable watching them. --I crate the dogs when I am gone and at night , I am afraid the dogs will forget they in a new place and be stressed not being in familiar place. If these are a problem please reach out and we can chat. --I only board for one or two families at a time so your pup(s) will get all the attention, love and cuddles they could need! Doggie daycare: I would prefer that they be familiar with crates so I can offer them a break and place to relax if needed, but this is not required. Neutered/fixed is preferred unless they are under a year for health reasons