I'll use my best judgment in the absence of any specific instructions, but please ALWAYS feel free to let me know exactly what you and your pups need to feel happy and safe! I've found that most dogs are better off when they are able to stay in their own home while their parents are away for longer trips, which is why I don't usually do boarding in my own home. While that seems to be what works best for most, if you do prefer your pup to be dropped off to my home instead of your own, I am open to a conversation about it and we can decide together if it would be best for your fur baby. As a side note, I'm VERY protective over my own dogs and have a ton of anxiety about leaving them - even in the care of close friends and family, let alone when I've had to hire someone who I don't know well (it was not a fun vacation when I was worrying the whole time). I have a novel of instructions for anyone unfortunate enough to be tasked with pupsitting for me, so I understand and welcome the fact that you probably have your own specific concerns and instructions when it comes to yours. I will always take the time to fully understand and follow your directions - you know your fur baby best! If there is something asked of me that I'm unable or unwilling to do (though it does not happen often), I'll always be upfront about it so that you can make a fully informed decision about who is caring for your love bug.