While meet and greets may appear to be a straightforward process, there can still be several nuances that might leave a pet owner uncertain. At Happy Huskies, our approach to meet and greets begins with a thorough review of your dog's Rover profile or intake form. This initial step ensures that there is compatibility between your dog's breed and temperament and those of our resident dogs. You can find further details about breed restrictions in our FAQ section. Once this initial review is complete, we may follow up with any basic questions that may have been unclear or unanswered in the initial form.

Upon approval of both the dog and requested dates, we will proceed to schedule a meet and greet either at your home or mine, depending on the specific service you've chosen. For services like boarding and daycare, the meet and greet must take place at my home, starting in my backyard to ensure that all participating dogs have ample space to explore, play, and investigate independently without feeling confined. During this time, my dog Dolly will be outside, while all other dogs, including my other dog, Jaxx, will be inside, ready for introductions at a later stage to prevent overwhelming the visiting dog.

We allow visiting dogs as much time as they need to display comfort, playfulness, and curiosity.

Meet and greet sessions do not have a specified end time, but it's typical to allow visiting dogs to socialize for at least 15 minutes. Once all dogs are calm, visiting dogs and their owners are granted access to the interior of the house. This includes the main floor, which encompasses the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office, and living room. I will also take note of the locations of toys, the communal water bowl, security cameras, the sleeping area, and the doggy door.

After ensuring that the dogs are compatible, all care instructions have been addressed, and I am confident in my ability to care for them during the specified dates, I will bring my personal dogs and any dogs in boarding or daycare inside the house. Then, I'll escort the visiting dog and owner outside the house so they can confirm the booking via the Rover app or through direct confirmation.

If a second meet and greet is necessary, whether due to new behaviors, the addition of another dog to the family, or an extended period between visits, the process will remain the same.

Walks are another very easy service but can still have differences in expectations depending on the sitter, at Happy Huskies our approach to walks begins with a thorough review of your dog's Rover profile or intake form. This initial step ensures that there is compatibility between your dog's breed and temperament. You can find further details about breed restrictions in our FAQ section. Once this initial review is complete, we may follow up with any basic questions that may have been unclear or unanswered in the initial form.

Once your dog and requested dates are approved, I will include your dog's profile in my Trello and website calendar. Additionally, I will provide you with a link to my Trello so you can view my schedule and book services as needed. On the scheduled day and time of the walk, I will come to your home, leash your dog, and take them for a walk lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the service you've chosen. Please consult the FAQ section for information regarding the use of leashes and collars.

The time block specified encompasses the period spent outside your home, walking along the designated path, and does not include any travel or preparation time before or after the walk. During the walk, my complete attention will be focused on your dog and their immediate surroundings. I will ensure to pick up any waste and adhere to any walk guidelines provided for the duration of the service.

You can expect to receive multiple photos of your pet during their walk, as well as a courtesy text message upon my arrival and departure from your home. In the event that a dog is unwilling or unable to complete a walk, I will make an effort to address the issue. However, the well-being of the pet takes precedence, and in some cases, the service may need to end prematurely. In such instances, I may spend the remaining time in the time block with the pet or, in the case of an emergency, seek vet services promptly. Please refer to the Terms of Service (TOS) for more comprehensive information on emergency care procedures.

Boarding at other sitters often require kenneling throughout the day but at Happy Huskies we do not kennel our guest dogs so your dog can enjoy their entire day and have a peaceful night, This process begins with a thorough review of your dog's Rover profile or intake form. This initial step ensures that there is compatibility between your dog's breed and temperament and those of our resident dogs. You can find further details about breed restrictions in our FAQ section. Once this initial review is complete, we may follow up with any basic questions that may have been unclear or unanswered in the initial form.

Once your dog and requested dates are approved, I will include your dog's profile in my Trello and website calendar. Additionally, I will provide you with a link to my Trello so you can view my schedule and book services as needed. On the scheduled day and time of the boarding appointment, your pet will be brought to our backyard. Similar to a meet and greet session, this initial phase is designed to provide all participating dogs with ample space for independent exploration, play, and investigation, allowing them to become familiar with the environment without feeling confined. If you requested a private boarding there will be no other dogs beside my own during the entire duration of the visit. See Pricing for cost breakdown 

During this period, my dog Dolly will be outdoors, while all other dogs, including my other dog, Jaxx, will be indoors. This separation is part of our approach to introducing the new dog gradually, preventing them from feeling overwhelmed in the new environment.

Owners are encouraged to take as much time as they need to feel comfortable before leaving their pets alone for the boarding. However, in most cases, I handle the initial integration process under direct supervision until all dogs have settled and are calm. Throughout the duration of the daycare, I take responsibility for all day activities, which includes feeding, playtime, nap times, bedtime rountine, treat sessions, meet and greet events,  regular updates to the owner, and continuous supervision by myself or my fiance who takes over to watch pets for brief periods of time when I am out of the home for other client services.

Upon pickup, your pet will be leashed and their personal belongings will be packed and ready. I will meet the owner outside my home for a seamless handoff of the pet.

Drop-ins are a straightforward service, much like walks, but they can still vary in expectations depending on the sitter. At Happy Huskies, our approach to drop-ins initiates with a comprehensive review of your dog's Rover profile or intake form. This initial step is crucial to ensure that there is compatibility with your dog's breed and temperament. Further information about breed restrictions can be found in our FAQ section. After completing this initial review, we may follow up with any fundamental questions that may have been unclear or unanswered in the initial form.

Upon the approval of your dog and requested dates, I will incorporate your dog's profile into my Trello and website calendar. Additionally, I will furnish you with a link to my Trello, allowing you to access my schedule and book services as necessary. On the scheduled day and time of the drop-in, I will come to your home to initiate your dog's customized at-home schedule. This includes tasks like feeding, playtime, potty breaks, treat sessions, litter box maintenance, water changes, updates to the owner, and continuous supervision during the designated 30-minute to 1-hour time block.

The specified time block covers the period spent inside your home and does not include any travel time to and from your home. You can anticipate receiving multiple photos of your pet during their drop-in, as well as a courtesy text message upon my arrival and departure from your home.