Happy Tails, Happy Life

We are open 7 a.m to 7 p.m. with flexibility.  We restrict who can handle pick up and drop off activities as part of our process.  That may mean there are times during the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. window that we are not available.  We prefer pick up and drop off times between 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. so we can devote time to helping the dogs adjust to their temporary pack.  

We offer dog boarding and day care.  

Yes, we ask for all our guests to be up to date on their vaccinations for their safety and the safety of other pets in our care.

We work from home and pet care is baked into our daily/weekly routine.    Below is the typical Mon-Fri schedule.  Weekends deviate from this schedule slightly based on family commitments.

A DAY AT TALLEY'S HOUSE: 

• 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. interactive (fetch, tug of war, etc) and open (they play together) playtime   
• 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. morning feeding and rest in their kennels 
• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. open playtime.  They come in an out freely while we supervise from our workstation.  We group dogs as needed.  
• 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. treats and training followed by quiet time in kennels (w music)
• 3:30 - 6:30 p.m interactive/open playtime 
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. evening feeding and quiet time in kennels 
• 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. final playtime and bedtime routine (treats and training) 
• They are out of the kennel interacting with dogs and people most of the day.

PROCESS: We have been trained in behavior recognition to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests.  When we have multiple guests, we group dogs as needed (by age, size, "fixed" or not, temperament, and/or energy level) to optimize the experience for each guest.  We feed them in a kennel to ensure food isn't shared and give them quiet time after meals to ensure they have adequate time to digest before playing again.  When a new dog arrives give them time to explore on their own, then we gradually introduce them to other dogs to assess temperament and compatibility.  We try to limit pick up and drop off times so we can devote that critical time.  

ENVIRONMENT: We have a dedicated space both indoors and outdoors for the dogs.    

Inside we have an air-conditioned apartment dedicated to the dogs.  They have a couch, area rug, background music, and their own space (a 4x4, 4x6, or 5x5 kennel).  We reserve a corner for a workstation where we work during the day.       

Outside we have a fenced area for the dogs with turf and toys.  We setup a canopy for extra shade on hot sunny days since we don't have mature landscaping yet.  We wet the turf down on hot days to ensure it's comfortable for the dogs as well. 

We have a very high rate of satisfaction because we are a great fit for most dogs.  However, we also have a indicators for you to consider when evaluating Talley's House:

1. Does your dog enjoy other dogs?  They are out together almost all day, so it is essential that they enjoy and get along with people and other dogs.  We take up to 8 guests in addition to our 2 dogs so they will be with others.
2. Does your dog sleep well in a kennel?  Our guests have their own space to eat and sleep.  If your dog sleeps on your bed and you are hoping for that same here - we aren't a good fit.  No people sleep near the dogs at night.  
3. Does your dog have behavioral issues such as food aggression, guarding etc.?  If we know and talk about them ahead of time, most issues can be dealt with while giving your dog and our other guests a great experience.  We don't shy away from those things, but we strive to make this a great experience for all.  Knowing ahead of time helps.
4. If your dog is female and not spayed, we need to know that.  We don't take dogs within a month of their last heat and if they go into heat while staying with us, there is an extra fee of $300.