Doggy Day Care In Ardon Heights

“Nervana was quick to respond and very accommodating. Apollo was tired when he got home (exactly what I wanted) - she took him on a nice walk! Thank you Nervana. I highly recommend her and I would absolutely drop Apollo off again”

Sobia S.

About: Dog hair is my daily uniform, but experience is my strength. From playful pups to seniors and special needs companions, I provide compassionate, reliable care tailored to every dog. I work from home Monday through Friday, so your pup will get lots of attention and care. I’m available most weekends and will never be out of the house longer than it takes to run some brief errands. I have a fenced yard and provide full supervision. Dogs can be separated or crated if requested, ensuring a safe, calm environment tailored to each dog’s needs.

“Courtney and Sherwood are so nice and took good care of Dodger! We had a previous meet/greet with their dog and all went well, so we booked for the next day. They sent us pictures and texts throughout the day and I could tell Dodger was doing well there. We feel good knowing he’s cared for in a clean and happy household!”

Margaret F.

“Shannon took wonderful care of our Mabel. You can tell that she is a true dog lover. We were kept me up to date on how she was doing throughout the day. We will definitely bring Mabel back. Thanks Shannon!”

Jeffrey K.

“Lorraine and her family were very sweet and made our dog feel very comfortable in their home.”

Kimberly A.

About: ​🐾 About Me & My Experience Welcome to your dog's home away from home! I have over 30 years of hands-on experience living with, training, and caring for dogs. From raising energetic puppies to providing specialized care and administering medications for seniors, I’ve handled all breeds, temperaments, and life stages with patience and love. ​🏡 The Home Environment Because I work from home full-time, your pup will enjoy constant supervision and companionship—they will never be left alone for long stretches! I own a single-family home in Staten Island with a large, and fully fenced-in backyard ​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Meet the Family My household includes my two children (ages 9 and 12), who have grown up around dogs and know exactly how to be gentle and respectful of our furry guests. We also have a 6-year-old female German Shepherd named Nia. She is spayed, incredibly friendly, and absolutely loves having new playmates over! ​🐶 What Your Dog Can Expect: ​Constant Care: I am home all week, so your dog's routine will be strictly followed. ​Exercise: Multiple walks a day and unlimited backyard playtime. ​Safety: A completely secure, gated yard and a clean, smoke-free home. ​Medical Needs: Fully comfortable administering oral or injected medications. ​I treat every guest dog like a member of my own family. Let’s set up a Meet & Greet so you and your pup can check out the yard and meet the family! Since I work from home full-time, pet care seamlessly integrates into my daily life. Your dog will rarely be left alone, giving me the ability to provide an incredibly flexible schedule. Whether your pup needs frequent potty breaks, multiple walks a day, or just someone to hang out with while they nap, I have the time and presence to give them the exact attention they need. I have over 30 years of hands-on dog experience, including administering oral and injected medications. We live in a 3-floor single-family home where your dog will have full access, plus a large, fully fenced-in backyard for safe, secure playtime. My household includes my two dog-savvy kids (ages 9 & 12) and our resident 6-year-old German Shepherd, Nia. She is fixed, incredibly friendly, and loves playing with guests!

“Florina took such great care of Mazi! we felt totally at ease leaving her. She’s warm, reliable, and clearly loves animals. Our pup came back happy and relaxed! We’ve already booked with her again”

Neta Y.

About: I’ve cared for my own pets and often dog sat for family and friends for over 15 years. My husband has been a dog owner his entire life. We love dogs! Your pet will never be alone—there's always someone at home. If I need to step out, it’s only for an hour or two. I work Monday to Friday, with two days working from home. I want your pet to feel right at home—nothing is off-limits. I'll make sure to replicate your routine and environment so they feel comfortable and at ease.

“Enyo took great care of my Jet. Was kept updated with videos . Will defuse him again in the future:)”

Dawn D.

“I am very happy I found Jose. He took my babies in at the last minute and was great at keeping in contact with me and sending pics and videos. If I ever travel back here with my pups again he will be my go to.”

Lalethia B.

About: With 30 years of experience caring for dogs, I specialize in providing loving, reliable boarding and daycare—especially for puppies. I understand their unique needs, from playtime and potty breaks to gentle guidance and routine. My home is a safe, nurturing environment where your puppy will feel comfortable and cared for. Whether it’s a full day or an overnight stay, I’m here to make sure your pup is happy, healthy, and well-loved. I am currently working full-time and part-time, depending on my college schedule. Please inform me of when you need help, and I will text you to confirm my availability. I have a fenced yard and two dogs of my own to keep your dog safe! I prefer my clients feel comfortable bringing their cages in case your pet is very energetic, be calm.

About: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! My name is Jennifer. I currently have 3 kitties of my own. I do know how nerve-racking it could be leaving your pet with someone. I have left prior sitters visuals, maps, drawings when I have gone away (thank you OCD lol). I am probably a bit much but I need to know that while I'm away, my fur children are in nurturing loving hands not missing me. To say I am protective is an understatement. *I just came back to the site after having a few extensive surgeries so please do not go by the early reviews as I was only on here for a few months until I had to have surgeries - I’m doing great now :)* ***Please before you go on reading…yes, I understand my fees are higher than most. Upon meeting me, you will understand why. I will offer knowledge that may help you with your furbaby.If you are having a hard time with behavioral issues where other sitters won’t know what to do, I most likely will. The plethora of knowledge about dogs/cats/horse/fish/etc that is infinite. I may be able to offer you a couple tips that are possibly life changing. No, I do not have all the answers (if anyone says they do…you should most likely run). However, my knowledge regarding animals is far superior than the average pet sitter. I am 43 years old. I have chosen to take on this work because my heart is very into it. However, now that I am mostly home working on a project it makes it easier for me to sit for your pet. Unfortunately, boarding a doggo overnight within my home who has a lot of behavioral issues would not be a good fit for my cats nor is it fair to do this to them. If it is a mini breed or a larger vet well trained dog, we can discuss (please reach out as it can’t hurt to ask). I wouldn’t mind staying at your home on a case by case basis. If you needed me to give your pets a lot of love, adoration, full blown attention-enforce your commands that you’d like for me to withhold, have a couple of cognitive/ physical training sessions to help you with some behavioral issues/keep your pup sharp or even if it’s administering medications, etc…all your pets needs will be meet efficiently. If this is what you seek, I may be your gal. I welcome cameras in the home so that you are able to see how well your beloved companion is doing with me. I wish more people had cameras so that everyone gets to see how their pet is truly doing while you’re away! My experience with animals comes from years over time of being involved with rescue, surrounded by trainers, healers, tons and tons of self knowledge, audio books, old fashioned books, etc. I was born to hear animals and I consider it a huge gift. It is in my nature that when I am with your pet that my FULL attention is with your pet and your pet only. I myself have hired pet sitters who would sit on their phone in front of me while pet sitting and it was pretty irritating. I know the type of person I would want (and not want) watching my animals because I have been there before with kittens/cat/puppies/dogs. Another pet peeve of mine would be walking into a dog park and the owners aren't paying close attention to their dogs. Unfortunately, we live in an age where cell phones have become top priority and then the pup is put into a bad situation because of the lack of attention. I have seen it time after time and it has left me with a bad taste. This will never happen with me. If I don’t like the vibes - I don’t enter in. There is a proper way to introduce dogs and it’s not nose to nose but rather behind to behind. Dogs are not humans (well some are lol) they are dogs. They read the room very differently than how we would. I promise you wholeheartedly that this is something you will never have to worry about. You pet has my UNDIVIDED love and attention at all times on my watch. It is pertinent for your pet that I uphold and take full responsibility as your pet sitter to give them full attention the entire time they are with me. All of my pups learned their basic commands very early on. It means everything to me when a dog is speaking the same language as its owner. I wish to take your lead and follow everything precisely. When putting a dog on a "heel" command during a walk, my attention has to be two places: 1- On the pup and 2- Observant of the environment. I have fostered 2 dogs and have trained 3 dogs. I have broken the prey drive of 2 beautiful pit bulls and one Tree Walking Coonhound/Terrier dog with my cats. I have also broken anxiety of one of the dogs I was fostering. Truly it was a lot of work, time, patience, repetition and more patience but I got to learn so much about speaking dog. They teach you so many things. I had a very hard time finding someone to board my pup when I had him because I knew a bit more than they did which left me on edge. I sifted through a lot of sitters and it wasn't until I had someone teaching me something that I felt 100% confident in leaving my fur baby with them. I have worked along side with trainers and have read heaps fulls of dog language books/manuals/dvd's etc. I have been called the dog whisperer, cat whisperer/animal whisperer. I have also attended workshops for animal communication to further my education with animals. I look forward to building a career from this. I have obtained one Bachelors degree and a second Associates degree as well as obtaining my NYS license for massage therapy (for humans lol). I am very passionate about animals and have been called a healer. I am Reiki 2 Certified and do Reiki for animals. My entire heart is into this because animals don't have a voice. When I tell someone I can speak cat or dog they may look at me like I am from the funny farm but it’s true. There is a way of listening to an animal by its body language, sounds, breathing, even yawning etc. I have been clipping nails since high school of anxious pet owners pets nails, wiped out floppy ears, burrito wrapped cats for clippings, I’m able to administer medicine without a problem (there are tricks for this), brushing, you name it and I've probably done it. Anyway I can help, I am always willing if it’s for the cause of an animal. Snuggles are my favorite thing along with interactive puzzle type of games that your pups will crave if they would be so kind to join me. No job is too big for me to handle : ) Please let me know if you would like the garbage taken out, plants watered, etc. I am able to light housework if necessary. I will send a TON of pics upon your request because I know how on edge, especially first time sits could be for an owner. NOTE***Please let me know if your dog gets along with cats as this is the only way I can accept them for the safety of my own fur children as well as for the safety of your own pup*** Any information provided for your pet, I will adhere to. I always take 30 min to an hour a day for play/brush when it comes to my own. Please let me know your instructions- dog/cats likes and dislikes, allergies etc. I prefer crated pets because with this, it comes security and a lot less anxiety for your pet when used correctly and for positive reinforcement only. I like to think of it as a floating bedroom for them :) Looking forward to meeting you and your fur-baby/fur-babies soon! *Please note, yes…my fees are more than average because I am at a very advanced level when it comes to caring for you furbaby/furbabies. I would be willing to make and exception if the opportunity (especially be it someone local/within my mileage) presented itself! Thank you for carefully reading my profile. I look forward to a meet and greet with you and your fuzzy friend/s. I am currently working from home so I am pretty flexible where as time is concerned. Occasionally I will run to the store and back but it also depends on the dog so if I had to prepare myself a few days before your dogs arrival, I have no problem with this at all. I am flexible where this is concerned :) Let’s talk…maybe there is something I have missed in my profile but I try to be as descriptive as possible. I appreciate you taking the time to read everything I have written. Quite the novel, I am aware but I feel as a fellow pet owner myself, that you would want to know everything about who your pet is spending quality time with so I try to be as thorough as possible 🙂 Please see everything I have written on top as I believe I have covered all my bases where this is concerned. Thank you again for taking the time reading my full profile! Any questions I’d be happy to answer them, just please shoot me a message :)

“Natalia and Ilian were terrific. They took Maisie on a long walk, gave updates, and made us feel assured that our dog was taken care of. Maisie was really tired when she got home, which was great! I would definitely recommend Natalia and Ilian to anyone looking for a Rover employee!!”

Amy M.

“Thank you for taking care of Charlie, Yocheved! Our very energetic (but loving) brittany stayed with Yocheved for about 2 weeks, during which Yocheved constantly sent updates with lots of pictures. Very happy with the service we received. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a caring dog sitter :)”

Enxhi R.

“Jennifer and her family were so kind and nurturing while watching our baby Hazel after she just got surgery . Will definitely be booking her again 🐾”

Victoria D.

About: I have 11 pets, 5 cats 6 reptiles and also maintain my salt water reef tanks. 1 of the cats is a diabetic and the other has hyperthyroidism and I take very great care of all of the animals. I am currently available any day and at any times. I work from home and on my own schedule so I am very flexible with availability. I have a very large home with a fenced yard and a pool. Some pets I dog sit for have loved a nice swim! And I also enjoy going to the park with the dogs and have plenty of cat posts and obstacles around the house for the cats.

About: since the age i was one i always had dogs i grew up always having dogs. With that i became the person that always watched other peoples dogs. Everyone has always told me i have a secret way with animals and my dream was to always become a vet to help animals. I love animals. Animals have always been special to me. Anytime i go to anyone’s house the first thing i do is go to their pets. Pet care fits into my daily schedule because I have two big dogs and my dogs are my best friends. I love to walk them, play with them, nap with them, and i buy them alot of toys. To me having a dog best friend is one of the most important things. I keep my dogs on a schedule they eat twice a day. My dogs love to run around in my yard and love playing catch. I care for them by feeding them, playing with them, and walking them. I have watched other dogs at my house and they get along with my dogs very well.

About: Growing up, I have always looked after dogs of close friends and family, and have studied nutrition and health, which led me to work at a pet hotel for about a year with almost every dog breed. My responsibilities included prepping food, cleaning, 1 on 1 play, and group play. I have been in charge of up to 20 dogs at 1 time. I also co-own a dog named Luna. The other owner and I had Luna since she was a puppy and she is now 5 years old. I teach obedience/behavior training to many dogs and I develop trust with dogs that is unique to my experience with various breeds. It takes patience and consistency to be a great leader for dogs and I wear my heart on my sleeve for every dog I'm caring for; communication with your dog is key. I currently work with dogs full time and make Dog care apart of my every day routine, if I'm not with my dog I'm working with other dogs. I have a good size open backyard and toys depending on the play style of your dog; crate training is much appreciated if they are familiar. Walks are frequent, especially for high energy dogs

About: Everyone says I am a natural with animals. I have not met a pet that didn’t melt my heart . Every interaction with an animal is one of a kind and special in its own way. Dogs truly leave imprints in your heart they are family. I believe every dog is deserving of love , cuddles and lots of patience. Repetition and Redirecting with positive reinforcement are the keys to a well behaved pup. I will offer only what is best for your furry friend. Be assured that they will be in great loving hands with me and my family. When booked for day care or boarding. I would be following a schedule with your pet. We will have a fun day filled with routines, exercise and play time for cognitive stimulation My biggest goal is to make your pet feel safe and comfortable. They will always be kept separate from other pets I have at all times. Unless you request your pup to socialize. I will offer your pup a schedule that is fitting for them.

About: My fiancé, Shandy, and I are extremely playful and caring people. We have had pets since a young age and know how to manage pets with social anxiety, rescued animals, animals with need of medication, etc. During our 2018 summer, my fiancé was interning at a Veterinarian clinic and her job was to feed, play, and inject/give animals their medication. If you need a pet sitter than let us know and if we’re available we will be able to give him/her the attention they need. My fiancé and I both work. Shandy works part-time so she will mostly be available but I work full-time 3-4 days a week so that’s why we work on this together. We will respect what is okay or not okay depending on each owner’s pets. For example, we can take them to dog parks if they get along with other dogs or if they don’t like being walked and only wee wee pad trained we will pick up after them.