Dog Policy

Despite how well behaved any dog is at home, being left in a strange place with strange noises and not knowing when Mom or Dad will return is often so stressful it results in clawing at doors, chewing pillows, rugs, furniture, howling and barking. 

Consequently all the rules below must be strictly adhered to by all guests.

1. Out of respect for other guests and all dogs, owners must have a cell phone with them and keep it turned on whenever they leave their dog unattended. If called they must come back to the house immediately and take care of their dog.
   
   
2. Cats: don't even ask, I'm allergic to them.
   
   
3. No more than two dogs are allowed in an apartment.
   
   
4. Due to restrictions on my homeowner's insurance policy the following breeds or mixes with the following breeds are not allowed:  Pit Bulls, Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Akitas, Chow Chows, American Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers.
   
   There is no point in calling and yelling at me about this one, I'm not going to change insurance companies and they are not going to change their policies. (One guest appeared at the door hoping I would make an exception and they spent their vacation at a Motel 6 off the interstate.)
   
   
5. No puppies (dogs 9 months or younger) because they chew things.
   
   
6. Dog owners must always pick up after their dogs; always as in night or day, rain or shine, big or small.
   
   
7. In deference to guests with allergies, dogs are never allowed on the beds or furniture. If your pooch must cuddle on the sofa, ask and I have some old sheets.
   
   
8. Dogs are not to be left outside unattended at any time. 

The Savannah Dog Park  is only a short walk away and it's open from dawn to dusk.