Exception to No Pet Policy  

For the right dog, we feel this is a Utopia.  We also know that, with outside dogs in this environment, it takes a village.  Know that we will grow to love your pet and treat it as a member of our family too, all the while respecting you as owner, caregiver, trainer, and #1 in the universe in your dogs eyes.

Policy:  Since we just lost our Dalmatian, we can make an exception for one well-mannered, house trained, short-haired, outside male dog weighing between 40 and 70 pounds, over one year old, that can be trained to our invisible fence, no water dogs, no diggers, gentle with children, $300.00 Pet Security Deposit paid at time of lease signing, and a $50.00 per month rent increase. You must train your dog to stay inside the invisible fence when no one is home.  Basic training should be done before moving in.  If you wish your dog to use the protected space, you must train him to use the dog door to gain entry.  We love dogs and will be happy to pet sit your dog at no charge if you should need to travel occasionally and if we are available.  Your dog may use the courtesy doghouse provided on the property. Your dog may walk in the pond but not swim in the pond as any flea or tick products or even shampoo, oils or lotions may be detrimental to the fish and marine life.

Behavior Guidelines:  Please make sure your dog relieves itself in the woods and not on trails and lawn areas or near inhabited spaces, such as the gazebo, gardens and decks. You are expected to clean up thoroughly after your dog when mistakes happen. We ask that you do not leave your pet unattended inside your home and that you please respect the desire of others for quiet and unbothered enjoyment while visiting. Your dog must not bark except in a watchdog capacity when strangers approach. Your dog must not bother people by licking or jumping on them. Your dog must not disturb or exhibit aggressive behavior toward people and/or other dogs.  Do not put food outside for your dog, as it will attract wild animals. Your pet is permitted in your home only when you are there. Your dog can roam freely on the 3-acres inside the invisible fence during the day.  He is also welcome inside our dog friendly protected space and dog house at all times. There is always a comfy crate and water bowl in the protected area which is heated in winter and air conditioned in summer.  Our rescues lived a blissfully happy life under these conditions.  I'm sure your dog will too.

Damage:  We have zero tolerance for damage to property of any kind. We expect that there will be absolutely no damage incurred by you or your pet during your lease. We expect you and your pet to treat your house as if it were your own and to leave it clean, neat and undamaged upon moving out.  Do not bath or rinse off your dog inside the house. Use a hose outside.  Cover the carpet where your dog lies and please watch out for dirty paws after a rain or walking in the pond.

Information:  Since there are miles of State Park to roam there is plenty of room for you to run and play with your dog.  If you walk in the State Parks, your dog should be on a 6’ leash to avoid fine.  That is one of the reasons we allow dogs off leash here on our property to experience the freedom they were born to enjoy.  Expect other dogs to visit occasionally... all friendly.  

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Water Dogs  

These dogs will swim in the pond and have protective oils in their skin which cause odor if not bathed regularly or allowed to swim.  It is unfair to ask these breeds not to swim in the pond.  Furthermore, the pond is natural.  Any dog who swims in it will take on the odor of the water, which is not what we want transferred to the brand new carriage house carpet.  Sorry.