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Hello! Our family cares for dogs with predictably good temperaments. Often they are older dogs. We have a relaxed environment in Corcoran, just outside of Maple Grove, 20 acres, ten of it with walking trails; plus a new quarter acre securely fenced private dog park. Your pet can have frequent outdoor walks on trails (as able and willing) on a 15, 20 or 30 foot training lead. When your dog is relaxing, playing or exploring in the secure DogProofer (6 ft height) fully fenced birch grove yard, he or she is not left unattended. Nearly all the time, we are eyes-on, but just in case, an Fi tracker is placed on your dog from the first day on. At night your dog is not alone, as a family member is nearby. By the second day, if your dog is accepting of it, again, for the sake of security, safety and comfort, we prefer to use a harness for walks, most often ShawnCo Essential. We have thus far had immediate 100% success with transition from collar to harness attachment. If it is cold and rainy, or snowy and windy, or subartic freezing cold, we have coats for them when they go outside, and even sometimes ear muffs. If there are medicines to be given, or special treatments to be learned, a long time ago I was a nurse, a horse owner, a llama owner, a cat and rabbit owner, and what not owner, so chances are you can teach me what to do and I can learn. Overall, there is nothing fancy here, but we strive to cater to your dog’s nature and desire for the freedom to run, sniff and explore. It is your pet creating happy memories. Currently, we care for one visiting dog at a time, though occasionally we have arranged to have a second dog. Most often when it has been necessary to have a second visiting dog, this has been accomplished by placing the two cohabitating dogs in adjacent, but separate areas of the home. Caring for your precious pet is our family project, which we enjoy. As well, you can feel good that your pet’s stay here is benefiting our young adult sons, who have disabilities.