I was very reluctant and anxious to drop off our 6 month old yellow lab for her first kennel experience when we left for vacation (in the past we almost always used house-sitters with former dogs). When we picked her up she was wet but obviously happy...they said, "Oh, she just got out of the pool!". Opal is 3 years old and has stayed at R & R over 12 times by now. She happily runs inside and they treat her like one of their own. The huge indoor playroom for the (extra but very reasonable) daycare is always full of happy dogs running and playing. I am convinced that kenneling at R & R is a great way to have a stress free vacation for you and your pet!