Leo's doggy spa

Happy Thanksgiving in 2 days! While Scott and I visit with friends, Leo will be boarded in doggy heaven. Before you think I'm crazy - just know that last time we boarded Leo somewhere else and we came home to a dramatized, bitten, limping dog. So I've been a little sensitive to where he stays ever since. My friend Colleen and I are both boarding our dogs at this farm a friend from work (same friend who hosts awesome 80's parties) recommended. And check out this schedule, it will make you want to go:

6:30am Cocka-doodle-doo! Good morning kids, rise and shine! Let’s go out and go potty and have a good morning stretch! The misty fog is lifting over the dew covered fields, the peace and quiet of the country morning beckons for a day of fresh air, exercise and fun! (Amenities for small and toy breeds, as well as age and breed specific play and exercise for dogs of all ages and sizes)

7:30a C’MON IN! Time for a good breakfast! Their food (or ours, please specify) and feeding instructions you have provided and your choice of something warm for their tummies mixed in (please specify which or if you don’t want them to have anything extra). A la cart (no charge, pick one to be given to your dog in addition to his/her food) 1) 1 Scrambled egg 2) Slice of lean Bacon, 3) Cottage Cheese

8:30a Back out we go! Time to explore, take a good potty or two, investigate, run, play and socialize with other dogs (if you allow group play for your dog, otherwise, dog will just play with human only).

9:30a Back inside for a rest and some morning shows on TV. Doggee Coffee served (minty flavored treat water).

10:30a-2:30p Quick potty break and then Individual time, both inside and outside. Each dog will have plenty of individual time with whatever floats their boat. Inside: Brushing, massage, or indoor play in the playroom. Lie in a lap or snooze on a sofa. For non couch-potatoes, follow around a human during some farm chores (done in a SAFE manner) – feed the horses, explore the barn, watch the sheep get moved to pasture, play in the hay, swim in one of the kiddie pools or pond. Whether a ranch hand companion, or a Frisbee-catching fanatic, your dog will enjoy plenty of ONE ON ONE outside as well as inside. For those water and retrieving-loving Labs, a game of pond-fetch.

3:00p Afternoon snack and nap time! Whether your treats provided or our own homemade gourmet treats, each pet will get a nice afternoon special treat (Formerly called Yappy Hour) and a rest time.

4:30p Afternoon social/group play time. Free run and play with matched and supervised playgroups. Dogs who cannot play with other dogs will have their own field or play yard time for themselves.

6:30p DINNER BELL RINGS! Your food or ours. Your choice of one warm human item to also be given. 1) ½ Grilled hamburger (about 1/8lb) 2) Warm Chicken Noodle Soup 3) Some of what the humans are having

8:00p Potty Time and good evening exercise, followed by some TLC and TV

10:00p Every one is taken to their own room or space for bedtime for some counting of sheep. Everyone is given a fresh, raw veggie-snack to chew on before bed time.

Pretty luxurious, don't you think?