Our licensed and insured residential kennel is made up of 2 parents and 2 young adults. Happy to meet up in our backyard prior to the visit (we don't allow visitors inside for security, but happy to share photos of our space). Prior to a first stay we require a trial overnight to ensure guests are a perfect match with our family. We require current rabies vaccinations to be provided prior to your pup’s stay. Also, your pup must have on a collar with a current license. We cannot have ANY aggressive dogs here, they must do well with all other pups. In order to maintain a peaceful neighborhood, we also cannot have any excessive barkers. Young rambunctious puppies must be crate trained. Our morning starts around 8:30am so pups that wake up early in the morning will not work with our household. No need to bring crates for crate trained pups, we have them. Also don’t need toys or blankets or even beds unless you have specific concerns for your pups needs. When you know your exact eta for drop off or pick up please text with an exact time so we can ensure the other dogs here are put in proper spaces. Our family loves dogs, we'd love to watch your special pup while you are away. We have no dogs of our own, but will love watching yours. We will take care of your pup as if it was our own. We have a HUGE, totally fenced, fully secured backyard! We have security cameras all around the backyard, for added security and peace of mind. Our yard is very large, we got the fence so our doggie guests have the best possible time while staying with us. They love chasing balls and lounging with us back there. It is basically like having a dog park in the backyard :-). Watching dogs is what we do full time, so we are here to hang with your dog 95% of the time. We may leave the house at times for an errand or dinner, so your dog would need to be able to be trusted at our house for a few hours. We have multiple crates, so if your pup is not trusted with the run of the house, we have crate options if that is an option for them. We never leave dogs from different families together if we are not home. We understand that dogs are a part of the family and will send texts and photo updates daily so you are able to relax comfortably knowing your dog is in good hands. Your pup becomes a member of our family while they are here. We feed all the dogs separately to ensure no food issues. Our earliest drop off/pick up time is 9am and typical latest drop off/pick up time in the evening is 8pm. Other times may be possible for an additional fee. A typical day has pups up and out around 9:00am, then we start the feeding routine. Then pups have playtime outside, followed by relaxation inside while we work. We do a few more playtime/pee breaks during the day and have outside time and dinner around 6pm. Then more chill out time. Then bed routine usually starts around 10pm. Custom Holiday schedule due to high demand- The following days and all additional days that include these are considered at Holiday Rate: 2025 Nov 21-30 Dec 19-31 2026 Jan 1-4 Jan 16-19 Feb 13-22 April 17-26 May 29-Sept 7 Oct 9-12 Nov 20-29 Dec 19-Dec 31 Note: We are happy to do either drop off or pick up for $25 each way up to a 5 mile radius. Our yard is fully fenced and dogs are not outside without us. We do not do other jobs, just care and tend to your pups. We feed all the pups separately either in crates or rooms on their own, please let us know if your pup cannot be crated.