It will be 'Just like Home' and they will enjoy the holidays too! I love dogs and have, over years. had my dogs' buddies come for sleep overs and play days. I enjoy watching them play together and get to understand their different personalities - little dogs need, at times, encouragement to eat while others would eat everyone's food! So feeding time is always a time to watch over. We provide home cooked meals if requested - luscious healthy treats ( when permitted in owners instructions) we are close to several parks and a dog park so walks can be included - my husband helps with the walks ( fortunately we both work from home). Our property has a 6ft high wall or fence surrounding the back part of the house - where the doggies have their freedom - so no discovering what is on the other side of the fence is possible. I have trained many dogs with the gentle clicker method by Paul Owen, but I am not a professional trainer - if you have a young pup that needs to know and understand some basic commands, I can help with that during his stay if you wish. My dog Winston, my assistant, will help your dog overcome any separation anxiety issues, he will calm your dog with playfulness and love. One of my skills, is to deliver natural therapeutic assists, these assists help a dog to relax and eliminate any stress due to being in new surroundings with new people and dogs. I know it is hard for you to leave your doggie for a day, a week or more - but trust me he/she will be in good caring hands.