***UPDATE*** April 2024. I'm reopening my home boarding after an extended time away. In the last two years I became an accredited dog trainer and continue to do that as my "day-job". I will focus my boarding with dogs from only one household at a time. This will help ensure your pup(s) get proper attention from me and allows for predictability. I have a roommate who will be assisting with any dog boarding with us. With staggered work schedules we will be able to have at least one of us at home most of the time with the exception of about a 5-hour window Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. My home has two dogs that are well socialized and trained. Captain, 7 years old, I’ve had since he was 1 is a Rat Terrier/ Staffordshire Terrier mix. He is who your dog will be introduced to first during our meet and greet. He is well experienced in meeting dogs that are reactive to anxious and makes appropriate choices in both extremes. He will be the biggest indicator to me if your dog(s) will do well at my house. He is unlikely to want to engage in rough play with any dog but is happy just to be with the pack doing his thing. Archer is a 3-year-old German Shepard/ Husky mix that I adopted when he was just over 2 years old. He has quickly taken to training and has proven himself adapt at proper play with dogs of all sizes, he particularly loves very small dogs and puppies (I’m not sure why). Why am I doing this? I love training dogs and their humans and helping them build and improve their relationship. The place I work at is super affordable which means I get to help people who would not be able to otherwise afford a professional dog trainer. The downside to that is that they can’t pay out that much. Therefore, I am back to Rover to earn some extra money to pay the bills. How to set your dog up for success during his stay? 1- Let's schedule a meet and greet at my house. 2- During that time let me see how you interact with your pup. a. What are the training behaviors they have nailed down the most? i. This will help a lot in those crucial few minutes when you leave after drop-off so I can get them focused on confidence building activities instead of anxiety. 3- For first time overnights we can schedule a one-off daycare appointment at your request to get your dog used to my home and make the boarding drop-off easier. 4- Things you can bring; a. Food b. Food bowl (if they use something special like a slow feeder) c. Collar and leash. d. Crate, bed, or special blanket. 5- Things to keep at home; a. Toys b. Water/ food bowls (unless there is a special need)