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Thanks for checking out my profile! Please read fully for important info 👀 - At this time I am only able to **board** dogs who are cat-friendly, BUT daycare is fine as they can be kept separate for the day. I am unable to take large breed, full-grown dogs at this time, but large breed puppies under 6 months are welcome. I enjoy taking puppies because I can socialize them to my human & fur family. However, older dogs often come to feel the same way, as well! I believe it is important for dogs to have consistent caregivers, and this is reflected in my repeat client rate. - I started my canine journey many years ago as a foster home for North Star Labrador Rescue. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon to find an entire litter of little puppies in my kitchen- whether they were labs or not, we took them! I wanted to give them the best start in life, so I learned how to get them on the road to being the best pets they could be for their new families. This sparked my interest in training! I decided to add training to my menu of skills so that any who needed extra help or whose owners wanted to reinforce good habits can feel that they are leaving their precious pup in the right hands. 🏡 Meet & Greet: The whole family plus pup(s) are welcome! Due to the frequency of visitors and boarders, for the safety of my kids and any pets already here, meet and greet is usually limited to outside the home- but there are lots of photos of the inside on my profile! And you may step in of course during pick up and drop off. Typical length should be about 20 minutes during which your dog may enjoy my backyard off leash! (Meet and greets for drop-ins or housesitting will take place at the pet owner’s home and may take longer.) Typical boarding: text updates and photo both morning and evening. Pickup and drop off times are typically limited from 7AM to 10PM unless otherwise agreed for emergency reasons. I typically do not offer boarding for new clients longer than 4 nights max, most of those requests will be denied as our family schedule is busy and I refuse to excessively kennel- I am present in the home and prioritize time for dogs who I’m watching!! Repeat clients time limit are on a case by case basis. It’s possible that 7+ days may be available if it fits our schedule (for regulars). Typical daycare: I submit the “card” at the end of the stay with all pics & info, so often I don’t text more than 1-2x for daycare unless a question arises! If you’d like more feel free to reach out. I truly don't want you feeling anxious and will respond ASAP. 🐶📲 🚨📝 Daycare clients please note, daycare over 9 hours per day will carry a $10 per hour surcharge for each subsequent hour past the first 9 hours. Please feel free to message me to discuss any concerns about this. I believe in Positive Reinforcement and clicker training. I proudly hold a certification from Karen Pryor Academy. Absolutely no aversive techniques. Love to spend time outside playing. I have two girls, age 14 and 19, who are dog literate rule followers- and kitties! Cat/dog interactions are supervised and monitored to ensure safety on both sides. Any and all questions welcome. Stop by and check us out anytime :) Frenchies Welcome! Not all sitters are aware of differences in breeds. I'm experienced with the complex health needs, temperature sensitivity, and personality quirks of Frenchies! All Frenchies will be kept in climate-controlled rooms, outdoor time limited in warm/hot weather, their breathing will be monitored, and any allergies or other special needs are welcome. My house is a ranch- no stairways to climb. ***