1) All dogs must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccines! Let us know if your dog has any special needs, allergies, or unusual behaviors around other dogs so that we can ensure a stress-free and loving experience for your pups. Unfortunately, if your dog has any aggressive (toward other dogs or people) or destructive tendencies, we won't be able to accommodate. 2) We have some experience administering some oral medications and eye drops on a strict schedule, but we're open to meeting any other needs so long as we have clear instructions and you're comfortable with it. 3) Please let us know the most comfortable sleeping arrangements for your dog. (Do they prefer their bed, or do they sleep in bed with you? Our king size mattress can accommodate the 2 of us + our Duke + up to 2 smaller dogs... We regularly watch a pair of beagles who sleep very comfortably right next to us!) 4) Does your dog get car sick? It's always great if they can join us (and Duke!) for an errand, just as another activity to make them feel included and stimulate them. But if that's not possible, we are and always have been 100% committed to one or both of us always being at home during the stay. We will never leave your dog alone for any length of time unless you explicitly assure us that it's fine (and even then, we still prefer not to).

We have an assortment of dog toys if your pup is playful, and we can enjoy long walks in Forest Park if permitted. Or if your dog less active, we can enjoy shorter walks in the neighborhood and lounge at home to their heart's content. Typically we will take your dog out 4 times a day on the same schedule as our Duke (longer walks after breakfast and dinner, shorter walks mid-day and right before bed), but can be flexible if it's required more often (or the opposite). We do our best to match your dog's energy, so play time is always welcome whenever they approach us for it, and on the other hand if they prefer to sleep all day, they'll always have a lap to cuddle up next to.