I’ve had dogs since I was born ranging from: mixed breeds, basset hounds, German wire haired pointers, German shepherd protection dogs, labs, British labs, mini Aussie shepherds, to my own golden retriever now. I absolutely love dogs. I know how important trust is and how hard it is to leave your dog when leaving for vacation, I hope to provide a happy place for your pup when you need it. A couple of items!! - I cannot host dogs that are not potty trained or have not been neutered or spayed.Unfortunately, it has lead to many messes and replaced rugs. - I understand accidents happen! If your dog breaks an item in the house or repeatedly urinates in the same area, please be prepared to assist in replacing said item. Once a dog “marks” a spot in my house, it becomes a problem for every alpha dog who visits thereafter. (I have tried every single cleaning solution, professional cleaners, professional machines, believe me.) - For boarding, I must have a meet and greet ahead of time to make sure your pup gets along with mine. Similar to you, he is my baby and I need to make sure he also feels safe and comfortable with another dog in his space! - Please let me know ahead of time if your dog eats garbage, socks, etc. I don’t want an accident to happen on my watch! - I also have pets being crate trained as a requirement, unless they are above 1-1.5 years old and are used to being left alone.