Let us know about any behavior issues, such as resource guarding, marking, leash pulling, car chasing etc. We put a very high emphasis of safety for our guest dogs and our own. We prefer to schedule a meet and greet before accepting a new dog whenever possible, especially with larger breeds. If we see behavior that concerns us, such as aggression, or a dog that does not respond when play becomes too rough and other dogs are signaling they are done, we may decide against sitting for that dog. Keep in mind, this is not personal and we are just looking out for the well being of our dog and the many repeat customers we have, some of whom have smaller dogs. Well behaved large dogs are welcome but we need to see how they interact with others. Let us know about any special needs, health concerns, and preferences. If you have a dog that tires easily and you would not like them to take a longer hike, let us know. Obviously, we know that older, dogs, brachycephalic breeds, (such as pugs, bulldogs, boston terriers etc.) and overweight dogs will have lower limits to the type of exercise they can do.

We walk nearby neighborhoods every day. If we have a small number of dogs we usually take them hiking nearby. Hikes we do with guest dogs include: Alger Alps, Squire's Lake, Whatcom Falls, Fragrance Lake at Larrabe St. Park, Rasar State Park, Northern State Recreational Area, Blue Lake, Lime Kiln Trail, Boulder River, Sauk River. Due to safety concerns, we will not take your dog off leash. Even if your dog is good off leash with you, they are not used to recalling to us. We don't want a dog with separation anxiety to run off looking for you.