Please read the below information - I am hoping that it will help you make decisions upfront as to whether my home is the right match for your furry friend. - I work from home. This means that I am usually present with your dog for most of the day! I am sometimes gone for 1-3 hours at a time. During that time, your dog will need to be out in the house or crated. - I understand that some dogs chew - unfortunately, I cannot accept highly destructive dogs into my home. If you've got a good awareness of the things your dog chews (shoes, soft toys) etc, I am happy to plan around that. However, if your dog tends to chew furniture, electronics, carpet, or other hard to protect items, this wouldn't be the best fit. - I accept both crated and uncrated dogs. If your dog is crated and has a tendency to "bust out" of his crate, please do not bring a mesh/canvas crate that they can easily chew or claw out of. I require durable crates to ensure that your dog is safe and comfortable while in my home. If the crate it too large for your car, please let me know. I am able to pick up the crate and/or dog with advance planning. I also have a large crate that is cleaned between uses for families that would prefer not to transport their own. - How does your dog do around cats and other dogs? My dog is an older, lazy guy who is comfortable around other dogs. I do have 2 cats. I am able to separate them from dogs during boarding, but it's helpful to know what to expect from your dog if possible. - how is your dog around children? I have a toddler. As I have an older dog myself, I am extremely careful to ensure she doesn’t climb on him or make him uncomfortable. I keep dogs separated from my child during feeding with a gate and I never leave my child unattended in the same room as any dog, even my own. I take every precaution to protect your pet and my daughter. With that being said, a dog with any aggression or anxiety around small children would likely not be a great fit in our home. - If staying in my home, I require that your dog has an active rabies vaccination. Please bring proof vaccination (tag or paperwork) at the time of the meet & greet. Thank you! - For boarding: please note that my nightly fee covers a 24-hour time span. If your pick-up time on the last day pushes beyond this, I may charge an additional fee. I will let you know about this fee prior to any booking so that there are no surprise charges. For example, if you drop your dog off on 7am on a Friday for 2-night stay, the typical fee would cover until 7am on Sunday. If you are not able to pick your dog up until 7pm on Sunday, I would charge an additional $10 as a half-day extension. Please let me know if you have any questions about this policy. I am understanding of travel delays when possible, just keep me informed. Thank you!

We are a family that's able to relax and snuggle older dogs or take more energetic pups on adventures! For those high energy dogs, we can hike red rocks, walk at Wash Park, or horse around in the fenced backyard. I can even take a dog on a run if you want me to.