We take care to keep a close eye on dogs and accompany them in the fenced backyard off-leash. On walks, we never take dogs off leash -- even if it means playing fetch alongside a dog friend to get some their energy out! We welcome dogs that are anxious around other dogs and are sensitive to keeping them feeling safe in our home. Day to day that means we take care to avoid overlap with dog visitors. Sometimes that means waiting until after dark to walk an anxious dog to avoid conflict. For dog's with a bit of separation anxiety, it might be helpful to provide something that smells like you (a t-shirt or something) for comfort. We take instructions from you during meet and greets and honor your wishes for your pet's care. You know your baby best! Knowing your pet's quirks and needs is more than half the battle to prevent safety issues for us. We ask that you provide a local emergency contact (especially if you plan to be out of cell service). In the unlikely event of a true emergency, we will call on one of the several close vets in our area, but it is helpful to have your own vet's contact on hand. We have two young kids who are high energy and can be loud! If you don't know how your dog(s) will like wild little people, we insist on a meet and greet during the evening or weekend when the kiddos are home to be sure your dog is comfortable with them.