1.Socialization skill: Me and my CARE Family all love pups, we will teach them how to play and make friends with other fur friends, just like kids go to school at the first day :-) We work hard to make sure every baby is happy and healthy.They might be exhausted after they go home normally:- ) 2.Exercise : Our place is like a dog park, your baby will have lots of fun playing with their fur friends! 3. All dogs have to be cute! (in my book, all animals are cute so that's an easy one!) We take all kinds of pups! 4.BRING: Leash, Dog food, Vet Records, instructions, or special needs items. 5.UPDATE: Vaccines and make sure to have Rabies/Bordetella/DHPP/ Canine Influenza(completed a week prior) and flea and tick prevention 6. DON’T BRING: Dog Beds, bowls, toys (unless absolutely necessary) 7. LABEL: everything with your pup’s name. Everything :-)Bring food, treats, collar, leash. 8. Relax the dog prior to arrival by taking him/her on a long long long walk/run. Make sure they’ve pee'd and pooped already. 9. Please mention any quirks your pup may have, IE: marking, biting, barking, aggression, doesn't like car rides, terrified, ect... Don't worry because I will still take them in if I can. I just need to know what I'm working with and how to help them. 10. Pick up/Drop off by appointments only. Preferred CHECK IN/OUT TIME 8-10am or 6-8pm. *We request that guests check-in no earlier than 8am and check-out by 8pm so that all the pups can have enough rest time. 11. Make sure your dog is clean and groomed. No super stinky pups. I like to cuddle them (if they like it of course) and I like to stay clean too. Please brush/furminate them if you can. Much appreciated. Please note that I take care of many dogs throughout the stay. I believe dogs and animals should live and socialize in a safe pack in order to keep them healthy and happy. You can see in my pictures how all the dogs, foster animals, cats, and chinchillas, and birds all get along with each other. *There is an additional $20 if your fur baby is under 1 year old/unaltered/over 60lbs Holiday rates (extra $10/day or night) in affect during the weeks of any Federal Holidays, spring break, Summer peak season. Last minute drop off will result in a $20 fee, so please plan ahead for your fur baby's vacation in advance. *Holiday week 5/27-5/30 Memorial Day 6/1-9/7 Summer season 11/11-11/13 Veteran's Day 11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving 12/22-1/2 Christmas&New Year ***The Essential Vaccines*** In order to board with us, Dogs four months and older need to be up to date the following vaccines and be up to date on all flea and tick medication, as applicable, and have the following vaccines: 1. Canine K-9 Influenza vaccine (CIV) H3N2 & H3N8 (biValent Vaccine) 2. Bordetella 3. Lyme 4. DHLPP - All CORE Vaccines 5. Rabies Additional Services may be added to the reservations such as Bathing, Medication administration, Special feeding, Special Pick Up and Drop Offs, Large dog size, Barking, Rehabilitation services, Training, and others. 1. Play/Exercise Time: We are committed to giving your dog a fun and enjoyable experience while they’re here. They’ll have plenty of space to exercise, play, and socialize in our spacious fenced backyard. Playtime will be fully supervised by our staff members as safety is our top priority. Water bowls are placed in the backyard and throughout the house to keep your pup well hydrated. We typically let dogs out to the backyard every two hours for 20 to 40 minutes to ensure that they have enough time to cool down and rest. 2.Feeding & Bathroom Schedule: The first potty break is at 7-8am, with many more throughout the day. Last call is between 9-10pm. Pups are fed twice a day: once from 7-9am, and again from 3-5pm. All dogs are fed separately for safety purposes. This also ensures that they eat only their own food provided. They’ll have plenty of time to digest before they can play again. Just like humans, it takes time for dogs to adjust to a new place, and to new people and new friends. We will give each dog time to smell and explore our home, and carefully introduce him or her to our other pups, one at a time or in small groups. Once they are relaxed and comfortable, they can start having fun with the rest of the pack. There is a fence-in yard for all the kids, all the activity will be supervised while they are having FUN! While they’re here with us, they can roam freely around the house. They'll hang out with us in the kitchen while we’re eating or in the living room while we’re working, and even during our movie nights — just like at home.