I have been caring for animals my entire life. I have bred, shown, and rescued in the past. As well as whelped many litters and raised many puppies. I have cared for a wide range of dogs in all sizes and with many different temperments. I am experienced in dealing with social and seperation anxiety, fear, and aggression in dogs of all ages. I have cared for dogs ranging in ages from birth to senior. There is honestly not much I have not experienced when it comes to caring for dogs. I have a passion for the American Pit Bull Terrier and have had the privilege to learn and study the breed, attend ADBA shows, and see first hand the many different personalities of the pit bull and how breeding and bloodlines do play a major part in the socialization skills of the breed. Unfortunately, my children have allergies which include asthma and eczema. Therefore, we are now unable to home the APBT. Through the years, we have found that my kids have no reactions to small hypoallergenic dog breeds. We now have Havanese as part of our family. We travel back home to Oklahoma twice a year and have found finding care for my Havanese to be quite the task around here. I want my babies to be around others their size, not 5 times bigger than them, which I have found the large breed dog to be extremely common here in Colorado. I also worried about cats in the house and other allergens that my dogs would bring home from a caregiver's home. Another concern was children in a caregiver's home. I feel comfortable with my own children since they have grown up with small and toy breed dogs, yet children that have only been with large breed dogs caused concern since a small dog is so much more fragile and we all know how kids love to hold those cute bundles of wiggly fur. Another issue I ran into was finding a home with a large yard since my dogs are not use to being on a leash and I didn't feel comfortable leaving them at an apartment with no large area to free roam that was also safe and away from busy streets. I also did not want to leave them at a boarding kennel where they would stay on a cement slab since this was far from what their day to day lives consisted of. If you share in my concerns, you've come to the right place. Our home is tailored to those with allergies. I will only care for small dog breeds, no cats, no other type of animal, no smoking, low scent. I give treats tailored for the small dog size and also sensitive digestive systems. I am very comfortable giving medications as well as administering injections. I have been doing so for many years. Here is a list of what you can expect: Hypoallergenic low scent home Large yard to free roam with 100% supervision at all times. Secure exercise pens available for those not trained off leash. Large house to roam when outside weather is bad Baby/Puppy proofed house complete with locking gates. Seperate "night time room", kennels are provided if you do not want to bring your own. Large Inside Playpen/Playard perfect for puppies or quiet time Hypoallergenic treats given on occasion Loads of toys, blankets, beds, food and water bowls on hand. Supervision and attention throughout the day, I work from home. Discounts provided for sibling dogs, dogs in the same family Discounts provided for stays over one week I do not accept dogs over 20lbs All dogs over 1 year old must be fixed. All dogs, including puppies, must be up to date on vaccines including Bordetella and Influenza. I do require proof of vaccinations. I have everything your dog needs while you are away, besides his/her food and collar. There is no need for you to worry about having to haul over a large kennel, or a bed, bowls, toys etc. If you would rather bring your own, you are more than welcome to. But if you don't want to mess with the hassle, you can feel comfortable knowing I have everything on hand. **Puppy Special Requests** I am a puppy friendly home and am fully aware of what is takes to care for a young puppy (8-16 weeks) from frequent potty breaks, different feeding schedules, naps, cleanliness within and outside the home (more important than most realize), teething, puppy vaccines, etc. I have raised hundreds of puppies and want you to feel comfortable leaving your puppy in my care. My children have been raised with puppies also and are not allowed to pick up a puppy and understand to watch where you step. My house is kept clean as well as floors mopped and sanitized on a regular basis. Kennels are sanitized before and after every stay. Puppies are not taken from the premises unless to a vet visit. No walks, no dog parks. Teething toys are provided. Large secured exercise pens are perfect for a safe and secure play area for puppies outside, and are on hand. Besides my own dogs, I prefer to not book other dogs when a young puppy is staying, unless it is a sibling or a dog within the same household. Because of this, I appreciate young puppy bookings well in advance. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time.