I accept puppies and adult dogs that socialize well with other dogs. Ideally they are potty trained, generally well-behaved and crate-trained (if staying overnight). Generally, dogs sleep in crates in the primary bedroom. I have crates of all sizes so you likely won’t need to bring one. Happy to do drop-in home visits or housesit for cats and dogs and other pets too. Please inform me of any medical needs or other special care needs of your pet(s) and any aggressive behaviors towards other dogs, other animals or humans. I have been successful working with shy, skittish, stubborn, anxious, and aggressive dogs so the more important/insightful information you can share with me about your dog the better the stay will likely be for all parties involved. While it is very rare, unfortunately, there are dogs, usually male dogs, that will “mark” their presence inside homes. This behavior is troubling. I monitor dogs especially closely upon arrival, and generally join them in the backyard when they first arrive so they can go to the bathroom and do any instinctual marking outside. Indoor marking incidents “cost” me money for the clean-up supplies, lost productivity due to the time required to drop everything to clean-up and neutralize/sterilize the area, especially because one indoor marking incident can encourage future guest dogs to mark as well - creating a vicious cycle. Most importantly, the impromptu clean-up requirements, take me away from the critical task of caring for your and any other pets in my care including my own. Any incidents like these will be reported to the owner of the culprit, with as much support information as possible. When it seems appropriate (generally, if it occurs more than twice), I will discourage additional marking by putting a wee-wee pad or dog diaper on the dog to prevent additional marking. In extreme cases, an additional fee up to $49 may be assessed to help to offset the cost clean-up(s) and/or the diaper/wee wrap supplies. Any animal companions that require medication administration (pills or shots), ear or eye drops, muzzles, and other special services may be assessed an increased daily rate. Please make me aware of any special needs your pet has when you make the booking. We will adjust the rate accordingly before the booking is finalized so there are no surprises. Should the booking be confirmed without our knowledge that the animal requires medication administration or has other out of the ordinary and/or special care needs/requirements - I reserve the right to add a daily fee to offset the special care/time/liability etc.

Whether it is playing fetch in the fenced yard, exploring the park across the street, on a walk to the lake’s sandy shoreline by my dock, or a nearby hiking trail, or the nearby dog park, your dog will get plenty of exercise, supervision and fun activities to keep it happy and occupied while you are busy working, dining-out, on a date-night, vacationing, or called away for important work-related or family/personal matters etc.