I require all furry guests to have current flea and tick treatments and to be in general good health. My dogs receive flea and tick treatment every month. I keep frontline flea and tick treatment on hand at all times. If I notice your pet itching or scratching, or see any sign of fleas or ticks on your pet, I will apply frontline during their stay and apply a $25 fee. It is exceedingly important that I keep my home and my pets clean and protected. My back yard is up against the jungle and we have plenty of bugs. If your dog is coming from a more city area you should plan to send them with current flea and tick treatment before their stay, or pay an extra treatment fee of $25 per pet, and I will apply frontline during their stay. I do not accept unuttered male dogs or aggressive dogs. I do not accept certain breeds: Pit Bulls or any derivative there of Bull Terriers Staffordshire Terrier Lab Terrier mix (meaning pit mix) Labs Rottweiler (I am not hating on these breeds, and have taken them in the past. However the risk posed by these breeds causes so much stress and or property damage that it isn’t worth the effort. I end up losing money as I can only watch one at a time and can never leave them to play without being 100% focused and alert, there were many near accidents that had I not been prepared serious trouble would have been caused) High energy dogs that need stimulation, exercise and extra management are welcome and not considered aggressive.

Here at my home we spend lots of time playing, running and fetching out in the yard or relaxing in the house (well, the pups relax while I work!) Once all my guests have been adequately exercised we tend to go inside and they usually find a place to settle down on the cool floor and nap for a while. Then it’s back outside to play, and so on. I do not allow fighting, bullying or bossing between my furry guests. However there will be the usual greeting bark during introductions, I don’t allow it to go further than that, I am very careful to maintain an atmosphere of peace and calm. I make adjustments as need based on the current situation. When I do have to leave the house for the odd errand etc. I kennel each pup in their own crate. I crate dogs as little as possible, but it is the safest and most fair option when I have multiple visitors and must leave the house from time to time. I do my best to leave everyone with an entertaining toy and a treat. I also crate pups up during the night. Occasionally I have made exceptions due to extenuating circumstances.