We have border collies too. Our girls are outdoor dogs though. They are old and I know I cannot trust them. Shortly after finding out I was pregnant the dogs were put outdoors 100% of the time. When I started daycare we built them a pen attached to our huge shed. They are in there 100% of the time during daycare hours. We had cats in the house for about a year during daycare. I am pretty sure I lost a client because of them. They were kittens and liked to jump up on people. I could see it in the one mom's face when they did - she detested cats. OH well! Lol. After about a year they became 100% outdoor cats as well (we don't live in the city). I don't miss the cat hair. The kids love the cats when we are outside. I do agree that a pet free home is more idea for a daycare setting. For myself any pet that harmed a child for whatever reason who be put down. We know our dogs and know they cannot be trusted alone with our daughter so we don't put them or her in that position of having to make that decision.