Once your dog is approved for the pack, All you need to bring is your dog and their food and medications. Please be prepared to show proof of flea protection. (package or receipt from a vet) I will do likewise. It is no fun to have fleas. I know you make think your dog may not have issues with fleas but it is not you or your dog, it is the environment we live in. For all Dog guests, it is best everyone has been treated. The minimum age is 3 years and altered. It generally takes until this age to train the basics with your pup. I do not train but will reinforce basic manners and household behaviors. I am willing to consider younger dogs if they are properly trained and meet vaccination and alter requirements as well as interact with pack members respectfully. There may be additional fees on certain holidays. Call to schedule your meet and greet! Ideal for residents of the Greater Skagit County area. If you are traveling to the area, please note I do not take dogs from outside the area. Please take a look at other profiles if you are just traveling through Skagit County. Due to our vetting process, we no longer accept a single day or night stays from out of town. A meet and greet and pack play have always been a requirement prior to being accepted. This can be a challenge for out-of-town dog parents. However, there are at least 19 other sitters here in the area on Rover that can potentially help those who just need a single stay. If you are having trouble locating one, feel free to message me, and I will give you some tips on how to search. I vet or assess every dog before they are accepted into the pack. I also require 1 trial daycare before they are boarded. I assess each dog to be sure they are not "reactive" and function well in a little pack of calm dogs that play respectfully. Dogs must know their name, come when called and respond to "no" or "leave it". Please be prepared to show proof of flea protection. (package or receipt from a vet) I will do likewise. It is no fun to have fleas. I know you may think your dog may not have issues with fleas, but it is not you or your dog; it is the environment we live in. For all Dog guests, everyone should be treated. As far as other information, let's have a conversation about your dog's experience and needs.

Dogs are not left unattended. Dogs are not kenneled. I use an open-range pack method. Early arrivals are given potty time in the early morning hours. Meals are served to all dogs that arrive with meals. After 8:00 am, we go outside to sniff, wander, and play in the yard. I am with them the entire time. We come in for a mid-morning group treat of a single ingredient, such as freeze-dried liver. Dogs generally settle in for a short nap while I attend to dog-related duties, such as answering calls and emails. They are usually lying under my desk and around my chair. We head back outside for some outdoor fun. By 3-4 pm, most dogs are finished for the day and start watching for their humans. Dinner for boarding dogs is at 4-4:30 pm. This way they have time to digest before bedtime. Everyone sleeps where they are comfortable. Our room has enough sleeping space and beds for everyone to enjoy pack sleeping. We get up early and we go to bed early. I am always nearby in case someone needs to go outside. They have a full run of the house. Dogs are fed the meals you provide. I have the bowls for water and food. The dogs are never alone. Your dog will get a balance of stimulation.