Doggy Day Care in Bent Creek

About: * going to be in NYC July 17-21st please don’t request my services in NYC outside those dayes* I have hands-on experience working with dogs in multiple professional settings, including 2 year of shelter volunteering, 1 year as a behavioral kennel technician, 1 year of pet sitting and 10 months as a foster caregiver.I’ve cared for dogs of all ages and temperaments, including infant puppies, senior dogs needing mobility support, reactive dogs, and dogs recovering from illness or medical conditions. My approach is calm, patient, and enrichment-focused, with safety and positive handling as top priorities. If you have a dog you want round the clock specialty care for book with me, as I’m hand on and do rover full time! Pet sitting fits seamlessly into my schedule so your dog always receives dedicated, attentive care. I currently do rover full time , which gives me flexibility for walks, drop-ins, and enrichment visits. With me dogs are never left alone for long periods and can get all-day care and companionship. This is my full time job meaning this is a priority for me—not a side hobby. Your dog’s safety, comfort, and routine are always at the center of my schedule. Your dog will have so much fun with me! As I have access to a private dog park where they can get in tones of agility or just somewhere to have zoomies! We also have access to a nice scenic hiking trail. For some of are couch potato friends, we have a nice spacious apartment with pet approved couch to lay on and just enjoy a relaxing, quite place! As for my furry friends that ill be sitting for at there place, I like to give them plenty of play time in there space and yards. Along with nice long walks through the neighborhood! Attention to detail, and love is what I thrive for when taking care of your pet!

“Liney has a great day with Kristen! We were traveling and staying a few nights in Asheville. We wanted to spend the day at Biltmore- dog free- and everything worked out perfectly! It is obvious Kristen is a dog lover and all around good person. ?”

Beth R.

“Stephanie was very sweet and patient with my baby and I am so appreciative. She sent me updates throughout the day which I enjoyed. She was accommodating to my hectic schedule.”

Jaleighya T.

“Kali sent me updates, with pictures, and was quick to respond when I contacted her. It was a perfect situation, plenty of space and her dogs are great. I am delighted to have her as a resource for my Toby.”

Kristy B.

“I'm so glad we found Nate!! He was so patient, easy going and communicated every step of the way. He didn't make us feel like our dogs were nuisances or an inconvenience like a previous sitter made us feel. I was so happy to see both my dogs having so much fun running around with Bilbo in the huge fenced in area. Bilbo is the sweetest dog ever! We're going to be repeat customers.”

Kiki C.

“Beth was wonderful with our dog. Mitchie felt right at home before I even left. Beth sent us frequent updates and photos on Mitchie throughout the day that made us feel super comfortable that our pooch was in good hands. We will use Beth's services again while we are in Asheville and we recommend her wholeheartedly.”

Greta H.

“Golda took great care of Maggie while my husband and I went on a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains NP (no dogs allowed)😢. Maggie was smiling when we picked her up and it looked like she had a great time!”

Lori N.

“It was great working with autumn, she took care if our shih tzu for 3 weeks. She kept us informed , and was very accommodating for or flight delays and schedule changes. I dog is healthy and happy to see her s back. Thanks for all your help.”

Ven J.

“My sweet 8 mo old golden retriever, Cedar, had two big days of fun doing daycare at Laird’s home Saturday and Sunday! Beautiful fenced in backyard with lots of room for the pups to play! Cedar came home happy and sleepy. Loved the great communication and photos and videos throughout the day of Cedar living his best life.”

Courtney H.

About: I’m passionate about providing safe, personalized, and compassionate care for every pet I meet. My experience includes working at “You Work I’ll Play” dog daycare, where I cared for dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and energy levels in both group and one-on-one settings. I’ve also completed a dog training apprenticeship with a focus on reactive and aggressive dogs, giving me hands-on experience in behavior management, body language, confidence building, and creating calm, structured environments for anxious or high-needs pets. In addition to professional experience, I’ve raised and trained puppies from a young age, focusing on basic manners, leash skills, crate training, confidence building, and healthy socialization. I understand that every dog is different, and I always strive to make pets feel safe, understood, and loved while in my care. 🐾 I currently work part time, which allows me to dedicate plenty of time, attention, and flexibility to the pets in my care. Because of my schedule, I’m able to provide consistent potty breaks, exercise, playtime, feedings, medication administration, and companionship throughout the day rather than pets being left alone for long periods of time. Animal care is something I genuinely enjoy and prioritize in my daily routine, and I always strive to make sure each pet receives personalized attention, comfort, and a safe, loving environment while their family is away. 🐾 I provide flexible, full-spectrum pet care both in my home and in clients’ homes depending on what works best for each pet and family. In my home, dogs have a calm, structured environment with supervised care, enrichment activities, and access to safe exercise. I also have access to a private dog park, which allows for secure off-leash play, enrichment walks, and controlled socialization when appropriate for each dog’s temperament and comfort level. For in-home care, I maintain your pet’s normal routine as closely as possible—feeding schedules, walks, medication, and comfort habits—so pets feel secure in their own space while you’re away. I also work alongside my partner, a canine behaviorist, who assists with select bookings when additional support is needed or if I’m ever fully scheduled. This allows for consistent, knowledgeable care even during busy periods, especially for dogs with behavioral needs or those requiring extra structure and guidance. 🐾

About: I grew up with feisty terriers, and now have a high energy Dalmatian. I’m up for the task! It’s a pleasure to play hard, and get them tuckered out for cuddle time. By spending time with our Dalmatian, high energy pups will meet their match and older dogs will tap into their youth. Looking forward to it! I work from home, and already have dog-care built into my routine. Our fenced in yard makes it easy for them to run-around. Daily walks around the block. We have a fenced in yard, great for them to run free. We’ve got dog beds, fun toys and lots of fresh water always available.

“Jennie and Craig graciously agreed to take our dog, Jetson, on very short notice. They are extremely kind and hospitable, even after Jetson summarily relieved himself on their Christmas tree. 🙄 That was horrifying. They have a huge fenced back yard and their golden retriever was the sweetest thing ever!! So cuddly and sweet!!! I cannot recommend Jennie and Craig highly enough. You can't ask for a better home away from home for your pup.”

Mandy H.

“Alexis is great- welcoming, and friendly. Upon meeting her you can immediately tell she enjoys living on her small farm and taking care of animals. We felt very comfortable with our dog hanging out with her. Good communicator. Highly recommend.”

Gail D.

“Frankie had a blast here and was proper tired after spending the day with them. If I’m ever back in Asheville I know where to take the pup when needed!”

Zack M.

“Paul and his fiancé were amazing with our boy, Ezra. As my service dog, he is always with me. There were 2 days of our 16-day vacay that we needed a reliable pet sitter for adventures we couldn’t bring Ezra on: zip-lining in Barnardsville and driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in a 2-seater Polaris Slingshot. Even after a considerately planned meet-and-greet the afternoon before his 1st stay with Paul, Ezra was a little nervous after we dropped him off. Thoughtfully, I received updates and videos to keep me posted. Paul and his fiancé worked with him to build trust and also Ezra’s confidence. By day 2, Ezra did not want his stay to end at pick-up time! When he finally did get in the car, he was happily exhausted and slept the entire drive home. I would definitely reach out to Paul as a pet sitter should the need arise the next time we visit beautiful North Carolina! Thank you both for taking such good care of our Ezra. We truly appreciate all you did to help him adjust and feel comfortable, confident and happy!!! :)”

Kelly P.

“I can't say enough great things about KaLynn. She did some daycare for our senior dachshund so we could do some sightseeing in the area and our pupper loved her. KaLynn sent us photos and updates throughout the day, which made us feel confident that things were going along perfectly in our absence. 10 stars if I could give them”

Laura C.

“April and her family are the best! My frenchie Hank is absolutely obsessed with them. He has the best time hanging out, and taking strolls around the neighborhood with the other pups. He loves it there so much when I go to pick him up he doesn’t want to come home with me. She is also very flexible and accommodating with my work schedule and gets up early to let Hank in. Thanks April!”

Lilian H.

“We were very pleased with Devon. She responded to my inquiries promptly and we were able to set up our dog's day care visit. She texted me a couple of times during the day to let me know how Boone was doing. Boone seemed to have a great day with Devon. He took a long afternoon nap. We will have her watch our doodle again!”

Kim W.

“Thank uuu Jen!! She was just the best!! We felt so badly requesting to schedule within a day hoping she was available She was so accommodating and asked us about Dottie to know what she needed her personality etc Dot had the best time!! Jen sent photos and messaged We hope to return and will contact Jen!! We highly recommend her!! 🍃🏆🩷🐾😀”

Laura C.

“I came to Asheville for a little vacation and was offered work for a week. It was last minute and unexpected so I went to rover to try to find a sitter for Kimber. If I wasn’t successful, I’d have had to take her back to home 4 hours away. Jenna stepped up and was willing to work with me for very early drop offs. That’s one of the hardest things is that I work long crazy hours. We did a meet and greet to see how our dogs got along and they loved each other. She sent me pictures of them taking a walk together and checked in with me during the day to let me know how she was. I highly recommend using Jenna to care for your pet.”

Tonie F.