Dog Boarding in Blanchester, OH

“We can’t say enough about how great Dawn was with our two little dogs. They stayed with her for the first time for 5 days at the end of April. Since both are senior dogs, one is 16 and one is 14, we were a little concerned about how well they would do. And unfortunately, one morning, one of the dogs woke up having some rather serious issues. But Dawn was right on it! She immediately put him in the car and rushed him to MedVet, as we would have done. She called us on the way there, very calmly explained the situation and continued to keep us informed the entire time. She brought him home with medication and continued to give it to him until we could return the following day. All in all, as scary as it was, we couldn’t have asked for anyone to be more attentive or caring. We will definitely be leaving our two dogs with her again and have learned to trust that she is a true and kindhearted dog person. And by the way, all turned out well.”

Becky S.

“Kiersten provided a happy, loving, and relaxed environment for our doggo who is often anxious in boarding situations. Boo had a wonderful time playing with her other dogs and Kiersten took great care of her!! Will definitely use Kiersten again!”

K P.

About: I bring extensive professional experience in animal care and behavior, including years in shelter leadership and hands-on behavior work with fearful, anxious, and reactive animals. My background includes behavior assessment, stress reduction, enrichment planning, and individualized care for dogs who struggle with transitions, confinement, or unfamiliar people. I am especially comfortable working with dogs who need structure, patience, and clear communication rather than force or correction. I prioritize low stress handling, predictable routines, and meeting dogs where they are emotionally, not just physically. My goal is always to keep animals safe, supported, and understood while their people are away. I maintain a flexible, well-managed schedule that allows me to accommodate a wide range of client needs, including weekdays, weekends, and varying visit times, with appropriate advance notice. I care for pets by balancing structure with relationship-building. I focus on creating predictable routines, clear communication, and calm expectations while also prioritizing rapport, confidence, and emotional safety. I pay close attention to body language and stress signals and adjust care in real time to meet each pet where they are emotionally. Rather than forcing compliance, I help animals work through fear, overstimulation, or uncertainty at a pace they can handle. Whether in my home or a client’s home, my goal is to create a low-stress environment where pets feel safe, understood, and supported, which allows genuine progress and trust to develop. My pets at home enjoy structure along with play and lots of quiet time. My dog, Albany, enjoys finding hidden treats in a fenced backyard. My three cats, Duchess, Wanda, and Addie, enjoy plenty of naps, wand toy play time, and many hours of cuddling and watching tv.

“This was my first time using Rover and Christopher was the perfect fit. He explained several details about how Rover works, which I appreciated. He was prompt to respond and had a thorough process for the meet-and-greet. His home is impeccable. I could tell my dogs would be well taken care of and given plenty of love and attention, which they were. He respected their schedules and habits. Christopher sent pictures of them settling in and throughout their time with him. We will be repeat clients!!”

Suzanne B.

“Shelby and Patrick watched my dog overnight at a last-minute request. They were very communicative about my dog's stay and even nice enough to give my dog her medication. My dog enjoyed playing with their cats and dogs.”

Montrell S.

“Oscar was well cared for during his stay with Dani and Jathan. They kept me updated with pictures and were flexible with pick up and drop off.”

Amaka O.

“This was Joey's first stay at Paula & Tom's and he had a great time and was well taken care of. He took many walks in the gorgeous woods surrounding their home in Loveland. You can tell from when you first meet Paula & Tom that they are dog lovers and are perfect sitters! I don't travel frequently but when I do, I will definitely book with Paula again.”

Vicki W.

“Anna was so sweet to our Cleo girl and wonderful to work with. She was easy to communicate with both before and during our booking. She sent pictures while we were away without us having to check in. Your can leave your furry family member with Anna and her family and rest assured they are being well taken care of!”

Nita D.

“Kimberely was the best sitter I have had. I could tell my dog thoroughly enjoyed her time. She stopped to say thank you to Kimberely. Kim creates a loving, safe and fun environment. She watches several dogs at a time which was the best mix for my dog. The dogs were having a dog party every day. I already have Kim booked for my dog's next stay. I know my dog misses Kim already!”

Jennifer F.

“I am so grateful to have found Kathleen! Her and her family are very kind and took great care of my dog over the weekend. My dog has separation anxiety and I know she would not do well in a boarding facility. I also felt very anxious leaving her, but was reassured by the pictures and updates I received while I was gone. Thank you Kathleen!!”

lyndsey

“Avery picked up my pup last minute when I came down ill and had no one to care for her. She was great and kept me apprised of what was going on without being over the top. I appreciated her care for Bailey and would recommend her as a great pet sitter!”

Brenda D.

“Hallie had a great time with Emma! She sent multiple updates and pictures/videos each day to show how much fun she was having with Hallie. We felt confident that our pup was in good hands!”

Paige R.

“Debbie was all that our girl, Rose needed and more! We were thrilled with the care that Debbie and hubby Randy provided for her. Rose is a rescue and used to being an "only child" and Debbie worked with us and our needs. Debbie was so kind to send us pics and videos while we were away showing that Rose loved her temporary home with Debbie and Randy and she can't wait to visit again when we are away for spring break! :) Thank you, Debbie!”

Stacey B.

“Amazing care”

Garret M.

“What a great hostess. We knew Elfie was in good hands the moment we dropped her off. Appreciated the images while we were away. Plus, I made a mistake with my booking and Ainura showed me a lot of grace and understanding. Highly recommend.”

Scott B.

“Great job! I feel like zip was well taken care of. I received updates and pictures while Zip was in care of Brendan. Brendan was flexible with drop off and pick up times. Reasonable pricing. I would send Zip here again in future.”

wendy b.

“Kimberly was amazing! She provided regular updates and photos, and made sure our puppy’s schedule wasn’t too heavily impacted during our leave. Her home is set up to keep our puppy comfortable, safe, and secure. Her dog Tony was very nice too.”

James P.

“Teah and Eric were great with my puppy, a 13 week old golden doodle named Ozzy. I’ve never had a dog before, let alone a puppy, and I was of course more than anxious about leaving Ozzy overnight somewhere he’s never been! Teah assured me he’d be fine, and he was! He made buds right away with Teah’s two pups, and had a grand old time playing in the huge fenced-in backyard. Many pictures were sent to me during Ozzy’s stay and I really appreciated that constant communication assuring me he was having fun. Teah was also awesome at making sure Ozzy was crated and comfortable at night and fed three times a day to be consistent with my training. I’ve already booked Teah for future dog boarding and I feel lucky that I found her! ?”

Meshawn L.

“Tim and Katarzyna have been great with our dogs and with keeping us updated every day. The large outdoors and the playtime are excellent. I highly recommend and will be using their services again in the future.”

Nico S.

“Michelle is the nicest pet sitter I never met before, she keep us updated with tons of photos every day and let us feel extremely safe when we are not close to my dog. My dog looks happy through out the stay and eat exactly what I told her to feed. Before she give my dog treats, she even texted us and asked us if it is okay to give him this and that. I would highly recommend her as your pet sitter no matter long or short stay.”

Yang L.