Dog Boarding in Aitkin, MN

“This was the first time we left our 1-year-old with people outside of our home. He did well and had lots of dogs to play with. Chris and Ashley were very accommodating and caring with Thor. Highly recommended. We'll be using them again.”

Karen F.

“Grace did a fabulous job watching both of our dogs while we were gone for a week. She sent us pictures and texts to keep us informed on how they were doing frequently.”

Kevin R.

“Jennifer is the real deal- a true animal person, dedicated to giving quality care to our beloved pets. My cat Timmy had never gone to someone else’s house before this- Jennifer made him feel right at home, offering a calm and loving environment that I was able to see first-hand via her amazing videos. I feel so lucky to have found this option. She will make future traveling easy and stress-free!”

Liz D.

“Eric took great care of our two puppies! They had so much fun and slept all the way home. Eric communicated well & sent pictures throughout their stay.”

Haley G.

“Ruby was a fantastic! She was very communicative and flexible with pickup and dropoff. She took great care of our dog Piper who loved Ruby as well! Thank you very much!”

Brandon W.

“Liz took great care of Kobe & Melo. gave them both individually what they needed over the weekend. Kobe was dropped off with a bit of an upset stomach but was back to normal by the time i picked them up. She was very communicative with updates which i really appreciated. They both seem to love her!”

Catherine C.

“Diane, Thank you again for taking such good care of our dogs. I love that you took them on a boat ride, go swimming, and play with the other dogs.”

Cara W.

“Elizabeth is awesome! She was so patient and kind with my really nervous dog and went above and beyond to communicate with me and problem-solve as my pup presented her with some unforeseen challenges. I can’t imagine that there’s a better dog caregiver out there.”

Karen R.

About: With five years of experience, I've developed a deep understanding of dog care, gained from working at various doggie daycare and boarding facilities. I also provide home visits, walks, and host dogs in my own home. I foster for a rescue, ensuring that my personal fosters and client dogs are kept separate. I live with two cats, one of whom is very dog-friendly, and two female dogs who are more reserved, preferring interactions on their own terms. My male Pitbull, however, is very playful. All my dogs are comfortable crating overnight and when I'm at work. I can only board male dogs, or smaller, submissive female dogs under 30 pounds. I work part time I’m the summer with a varying schedule. During the school year I am a teacher. I am gone from 7:30-4 daily. When dogs visit my home they are leashed in the yard, and will probably keep a drag leash on them while they learn the boundaries of the home. I will crate and rotate if needed to give the dogs time to settle in. I can provide mealtime enrichment in the forms of snuffle mats, frozen meals fillable treat toys, puzzle treats, snuffle games etc. I have boundaries in my home when it comes to behavior and dogs will get breaks in their kennel as needed for cool down time or an overstimulation break. If a dog has structural needs or some behavioral concerns, I am happy to talk about how/if I can accommodate them in my home. We have an abundance of chew toys, stuffies, and balls for dogs to play with but we can also remove them if your dog has some resource guarding tendencies with new dogs. When doing drop ins in a client home I make sure to be non threatening when arriving and giving the dogs lots of space and time to get used to me before expecting to take them out of their crate. I would need a breakdown of the house rules and can hold the boundaries needed. For walks, I don’t want to be tugged around, so I can provide alternate tools to help the dog walk better, including but limited to; head halters, front clip harnesses, slip leads, prong collars(I am trained in how to fit and use them properly). This can all be a discussion before services are scheduled. I also prefer to meet all my clients beforehand to ensure a proper fit for my home. All of my dogs are utd on their Rabies & Distemper/Parvo vaccines as well as spayed and neutered. They receive flea and tick preventatives monthly. Any dog I take into my care will need to be utd on distemper/Parvo and rabies vaccines at a minimum. No UNspayed females. UNneutered males will be a case by case basis. They will also need to be on flea and tick preventatives as well. Preferably oral. Over the counter topicals don’t work well.

About: Experienced, reliable, and loving sitter ready to spoil your pets with care and attention. I ensure they feel safe, happy, loved, and cherished every day! I work from home guaranteeing your pets will be let out multiple times a day. They’ll receive attentive care and companionship in a safe, comfortable environment. I live in a safe area with a large yard (not fenced but distanced from the road) for your pet to run around in, I have a very friendly loving 6 year old golden retriever and 10 month old golden retriever/doodle mix to keep your pet company. They love to relax, play, and he makes friends with all animals.

“Samantha and family took excellent care of our German Shepherd and Yorkie, we will definitely use Samantha again, our dogs were taken care of like family. Can’t say enough good about Samantha and family”

Karen S.

“Our dog Kona stayed with Danica’s family. They were very accommodating. Will use for future stays!”

Mandi H.

“Andrea took great care of our dog!! She kept us up to date with pictures, videos, and check-ins! Our dog can be super shy when meeting strangers but she felt comfortable in her care. Highly recommend Andrea!!”

Madalyn K.

“Amy is absolutely a wonderful sitter. She has several dogs of her own and a great area for the dogs to play and sleep. She makes sure the dogs get acquainted first before they play together. Lily had a wonderful time and we look forward using Amy’s services again!”

Don L.

About: My grandma ran Duclos Pet Boarding for many years and I helped her run her business. I have a huge love for animals and while going through nursing school, I’ve decided to join Rover for a part-time job! This will be my only job as I am a student at Central Lakes College so my availability will always be open Monday - Sunday! I have two dogs myself a golden retriever and a German Shepherd and I treat those girls as if they are my children! I will do the same to your pets and make sure they are safe and happy while being with me!!

About: I absolutely love animals. I think that they are amazing, and all of them deserve all the love they can get. That is why I signed up for this, because I love animals. I am usually free on the weekends, but I take care of my 2 dogs, a cat, and a rabbit on the daily. I treat all my animals with the respect they deserve. I am always super careful with animals. They can be very small and fragile, so I take care of them the best I can. I love every animal, and take of them as if they were my own.

About: I have 2 dogs of my own, and have raised 3 total. All of my dogs are potty trained and well behaved! . . . I’m currently working part time, I have the majority of the week off. I have plenty of free time to take care of your puppies! I have a big fenced in yard with lots of room to run and play, I have 2 of my own dogs who are very friendly and would be so excited to meet new friends!