Doggy Day Care in Brookfield

About: !! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE BELOW BEFORE BOOKING !! 🐶 Mutt Season Dog Retreat is located in East Calais, VT DAYCARE & BOARDING HOURS 🕗 Daycare: 8 AM–6 PM (10 hrs included) ⏰ Early or late? +$25 by request ⛺ Over 10 hrs = boarding rate 🛏 Boarding: 24 hrs from drop-off 🕒 2–8 hrs late = +50% nightly 🌙 8+ hrs late = +100% (extra night) Please confirm drop-off/pickup times when booking. Unplanned overages may be charged. MUST LOVE DOGS & CATS Boarding + Daycare in our home I live with four other people: one human (my partner Jason), one canine (a 2-year-old Border Collie Poodle girl), and two felines (a 1-year-old girl and a 13-year-old queen). All of them are very friendly and well socialized. However, this means that if I board your dog, or take them in for daycare, they have to be familiar and respectful with cats, and well-socialized with dogs. Ideally they love playing and chasing (but not the cats). I work from home on my budding dog business, and I am enrolled in two different prestigious academies, studying canine behavior and training. It is easy for me to have another dog around, but I will require a visit to my house first to ensure the dogs get along, and your dog won't chase my cats. Ideally, we go for a walk together first, to give the dogs the opportunity to meet on neutral turf. I will only take one guest dog at a time. They'll get to play to their heart's content with my dog in a fully fenced large yard. My partner Jason and I just love all animals. I will be your sitter / primary caretaker, but in our home, Jason will give a lot of additional affection and attention, when he's around. I’ve been a dog parent for over 20 years, and have lots of experience with all ages and special needs. I am very diligent about catering to your dog’s specific needs and keeping you updated as frequently as you like, including lots of pictures. FORCE-FREE POLICY I will never use choke, prong, slip, or e-collars of any kind. If you want me to take your dog on walks, please bring a harness for safety. I usually drive my own dog to various trails in the area every morning and we go 3+ miles, I'd be happy to take yours on hikes, too, if they like car rides and can handle the exercise. Your dog will be with me and my dog all day long. Throughout the day, I take frequent breaks and let them out, be it for more walks, or a game of fetch or chase in our large yard. As soon as I'm certified as a dog trainer, I'll be happy to take on training as well. I will watch your dog in my home. I’ll adhere to their normal schedule and needs. They'll have a friendly play buddy in my own dog.

“Sam & Thomas took excellent care of our dogs. They kept us updated with lovely photos and detailed information, which made us feel very comfortable and reassured. I believe our dogs had a wonderful time playing with their dogs, as they were happily exhausted and slept almost the entire time after coming home. Highly recommend their service!”

Ziqing Y.

“Gwynn was great with our dog, Friday! She successfully administered her medication as needed and sent us plenty of pictures and videos during her stay. It was clear at the end of her stay that Friday was well cared for and very comfortable with Gwynn. We will absolutely be bringing her back as needed in the future!”

Kyle & Lexi B.

“An incredible sitter. Clearly loves dogs and has so much fun with them. Sends beautiful videos and phots, and treats dogs with so much care. 10/10!”

Taja C.

About: I have had pet dogs all of my adult life. They are not just pets - they’re family. I live on a quiet cul de sac with my two-year-old golden retriever Maple. She would love another pal to play with! We take daily walks or hikes near our home and visit the dog park a few times a week. We also spend lots of time snuggling on the couch. I have experience with puppies and seniors alike, and can administer medication where necessary. Please reach out with any questions or to chat. Looking forward to meeting you and your furry friend! I have a very flexible work schedule and work from home most days. Being a mom, I’m around most nights. I am also available most weekends. I have fenced in yard where your furry friend can play with my dog. We’re on a quiet street where we take lots of walks. I can also crate when preferred.

“Kate was wonderful with our dog Cricket. She took him on short notice, brought him on a hike and sent us cute pictures. Best of all is her majestic dog Cedar, who immediately made friends with our pup. Taking Cricket to Kate’s place felt like the best type of summer camp in gorgeous Vermont woods. We will absolutely be booking again soon. Cannot recommend Kate and Cedar enough!”

Jeff L.

About: Life long dog owner and volunteer Adoption Coordinator with local Dog Rescue -expertise with small dogs! Avid hiker, runner and dog lover! Fully fenced yard and 2 dogs for company! I volunteer full time remotely for a local dog Rescue. I offer a flexible schedule and can provide dog care in my home or yours as needed. I have a small dog and a “small dog friendly” medium sized dog for playmates as well as a large fenced yard! I am very cautious to leave my dogs with sitters and understand the added stress of leaving a small dog or puppy in care. I offer 100 percent supervision and safety when I care for pets! I have years of experience with training dogs and knowledge of dog behaviors. I offer care specific to your dog’s needs and can provide drop in visits, walks or hikes and daycare or overnight stays in my home. We have a fully fenced yard in the woods.

“Lorrie was fantastic! Jiminy had a great time and I he really loved her immediately! It was wonderful to have time to take a college tour and not worry about him. Definitely would use her again!”

Shannon E.

“Abbey was great! She was flexible and accommodating of our schedule. She sent many photos of our dog having a wonderful time.”

Selena J.

“Kasey was so attentive to the needs of our pup! She was great with communication, on time, and Dunkie didn’t even want to leave her side when it was time to go! Highly recommend. We’ll be using her services again in the future!”

Shannon R.

“Zach is incredible!! A true dog whisperer. I have left my 4 month old puppy, Goose, with Zach a few times and he takes such wonderful care of him. My pup is a little nervous around people and other dogs but seems to absolutely thrive with Zach and Alfie. I received frequent updates, pictures and videos which made me feel so at ease. I’m so grateful for the care and affection that he gives Goose! Looking forward to more visits in the future! 🐶💕”

Caitlyn M.

“Grace was great! Fast communication and super friendly. My dog was instantly comfortable around her, and I appreciated the pictures I got during her stay with Grace. My dog was definitely tired when I picked her up after a day with Grace!”

Caitlin B.

About: I work remotely for an international development organization based in DC. My schedule is flexible, leaving me plenty of time to spend outdoors with some new furry friends! I have always loved taking care of dogs and come from a large, dog-owning family. I have extensive experience dog walking and sitting both small and large breeds, from Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to Labs to Bernese Mountain Dogs! I currently own a 4 year old white shepherd named Storm who loves to walk and play with other dogs. I am open to taking our pups on walks together, on trail hikes, or to the dog park. Available for daily walks, drop in visits, and dog sitting. I look forward to meeting you! Also open to discussing boarding in our home, pending meet and greet with my dog Storm. I work remotely from home, so I am flexible when taking care of dogs. Happy to work with you on a recurring schedule, or for one-time walks/visits! I work remotely full-time from home and my schedule is flexible. I take my dog, Storm, out for short (less than 30 min) and longer walks (over 1 hour) 2-3 times a day. We also enjoy using nearby trails, as well as the trails on our property. I currently live in a farmhouse in Royalton. There is no fenced in area, but we have trails on our property for dogs to walk (on leash) or run (depending on your comfort and their recall).

About: i recently moved to the area from new york and i’m looking for something fun to do for work. i absolutely love animals. they’re so intelligent and fun and loving. i would love to take care of animals on a daily basis. i am a caring and loving person and have always had quite the love for animals. i have always had dogs and cats in my home growing up. with that being said, i wouldn’t mind walking dogs, stopping by to play or feed animals, staying for hours with them, or just frequently seeing them. i have been trying to find jobs around the area and nothing has really spoken to me. i found that people need dog sitters and i thought it would be a good idea to try and get out there and meet people and have fun with animals all day

About: Growing up, I have never been without a pet to come home to. I truly believe dogs have the ability to alter someone’s life, and thus deserve the best care! I can assure you I will treat your pets with utmost care and love. I ran my own pet sitting business in high school, and am very comfortable with new dogs (and cats)! I am currently an M1 at Dartmouth med school. My schedule is quite flexible, just reach out for specific quests about your pet sitting needs. I live in a house with 5 other medical students. However, I am only willing to care for smaller dogs in my home. I am happy to stay with your dog for multiple hours in the day in your home!