Rules/Policies
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All pets MUST have a current rabies vaccination
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Your pet MUST have a negative heartworm in the past year
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We highly recommend the Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough) and monthly heartworm preventatives
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We highly recommend a flea/tick preventative measure in place (spray, collar, pill, injectable)
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We DO NOT ACCEPT dogs under 1 year old at the sitter's house
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We DO NOT ACCEPT dogs that are not spayed/neutered at the sitter's house
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Dogs weighing over 70lbs will need special consideration at this time
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You MUST alert your sitter of all injury and illness (pre-existing or future)
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We DO NOT ACCEPT dogs with communicable diseases
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We require the dog to handle being crated/gated without extreme anxious behaviors and with minimal vocals for up to 5 hours. Crates/gates are used during feeding and when the sitter is not home. Separation is a must for safety.
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Dogs that live together can be crated/gated in the same room if permitted by client and they get along well.
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We require a dog to be social (or tolerant) enough to share space with other dogs incident free
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Vacation requests are not guaranteed bookings if more than 3 months advance notice. You can request it and we can schedule it, but it may get bumped. Within the 3 months, the sitter agrees to not take time off.
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Technically all vacations are not 100% guaranteed due to unforeseen circumstances and emergencies.
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Owner exchanges (drop-off and pick-ups) can be done between 8AM-10AM and 3PM-5PM daily (special arrangements can be made when all other options are exhausted)
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Sitter transport & exchange of dogs to/from home is done between 10AM-2PM for an additional fee per trip. This option is only available to clients living within a 15 minute drive radius. Transportation outside of that is subject to $35/hr
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ALL EXCHANGES must be scheduled. Please do not just show up unannounced.
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Holiday & Holiday Weekend upcharges will apply to vacationing clients as well as those receiving a woof visit. There will be an additional upcharge for any stays/visits made on a holiday or over a holiday weekend. If a holiday lands on Friday or Monday, the entire weekend is subject to a daily upcharge, which may include Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. See Services/Pricing
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Woof Visit cancellation Policy - cancel by 10AM that day to avoid a trip charge. See Services/Pricing
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Vacation Cancellation Policy - no charge if you call within 24 hours of the first visit/day. Less than 24 hours will result in a charge equal to one day.
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Payment is due upon receipt
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At the sitter's house, dogs will be leashed if outside the fenced area. Within the fence, they are free to roam.
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At the owner's house, dogs will remain on a leash unless the property is fenced (visible/invisible) or owner's consent is given.