General safety for boarding: Dogs from different households are never left unattended during the stay. While the dogs eat and sleep they’re always separated. We’re able to crate dogs overnight, for feeding, training, etc. and we provide XXL crates for each of our guests who need them so you don’t have to bring yours! Outside safety for boarding and daycare: I have a fenced yard and dogs are always supervised while outside. Leashes can be used as an extra safety precaution while outside (great for dogs who eat things off of the ground, or even “escape artists”). In warmer months, a sprinkler and/or kiddie pool are set up to help water-loving pups cool off. When it snows, a path and bathroom area are shoveled for dogs who don’t enjoy the snow. In any extreme heat/cold, the dogs are only let out for a short bathroom break. *We do not offer leash walks* *Introductions: When dogs are first introduced, they’re separated for safety. Introductions are always supervised and done at your dogs pace for their comfortability. *Meet & greets: For many dogs, people coming and going can be stressful and confusing, especially when they’re already away from their homes. In addition, to welcome you and your pup inside for a meet and greet, the guests who are already here must be tucked away in their rooms or crates; this is not a part of their normal routine and creates additional stress and confusion. These issues and others make meet and greets difficult and therefore we don’t schedule them, instead a trial day/night gives your dog time to acclimate and doesn’t interrupt current guests as much. *Stress-Free entry/exit: When dogs are coming and going, other guests are tucked away in their rooms or crates. To limit the time they spend confined, all pick ups and drop offs must be scheduled and followed. If you cannot make it here at the scheduled time, please call or text as soon as possible to reschedule. Owners are not invited inside to prevent unnecessary stress & confusion for incoming and current guests.