Dog Boarding in Canistota, SD

“Angi was great with our pups and they were happy and healthy! She sent a lot of pictures and videos, as well. She has a great property for the dogs to run around and they got along well with her dog. We will definitely use her again and again!”

Joel G.

“Awesome communication. They gave her so much attention and love! Really appreciate her taking care of our Stella! Will definitely book next time.”

Samuel D.

“Easy to work with, lots of space for pup's to run free. Lots of friends to play with and the kiddo love topped it all off! Would recommend to anyone.”

Ashley P.

“We’re so grateful for how amazing Melissa and her family were with our pup! She sent tons of photos and videos that really put our minds at ease while we were away since this was our first time boarding her. It was clear our pup was having an absolute blast and lots of playtime, cuddles, and tail wags! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Thank you so much for treating our dog like one of your own! 💕”

Julia C.

“Elizabeth treated our two dogs like they were her own! I appreciate her taking care of them while we were away! They had tons of room to run around and wear out some much needed energy! She updated me often and made sure the boys were well taken care of! We would definitely have them stay again!”

Hailee S.

“Casandra was amazing with my dog for a week! Bonus for the pictures and consistent communication as well. I would definitely recommend her and entrust her with your dogs. I will definitely book with her again!”

Shali N.

“I was so nervous to leave my baby Vader but Kryz was great at communicating and sending pictures! This was the first time I have ever boarded him and it went amazingly! I appreciated how flexible and easy to work with she was and I’ll definitely use her again!”

Sarah V.

“Zach has watched our highly anxious dog twice now and he has done such a great job both times!! We can enjoy our vacations knowing our dog is in such great hands with Zach!”

Kendra A.

“They took such great care of our pup!!! We received updates, photos and videos! We are so thankful for the great care and will definitely rebook!!”

Natosha R.

“Marnie, Jeff, and their kids were absolutely amazing!! They sent us pictures everyday of our dogs and took such great care of them! We would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a place for their dogs to stay!”

Sydney O.

“Tracy was great with communication and made a comfortable stay for our yorkie!”

Akicia R.

About: I love animals, being around them playing with them and making them feel as if they were at there own home, and making sure they are happy and comfortable. I’m a stay at home mom, I bring my daughter on walks and sometimes go to the park, we like to stay home sometimes and just chill out on colder days. I like to play with dogs and my baby loves the company of dogs, I can crate them when needed if that’s how you do things, I’d keep them on there schedule that they would normally have at home.

“Our experience with Jamie was great, she sent lots of pictures, and she was so sweet with our dog. It seems they had a great time together. We’ll definitely book her again.”

Brenda T.

About: There have been at least dogs in my home my entire life. Even before I could talk, there was a family dog and my dad's hunting dogs around me from the time I was born. I received my first dog when I was seven and when I left for college, I got my first dog on my own and made sure that all of his healthcare was up-to-date and preventative instead of reactive. Ever since I was nine, I also lived on a farm in northern SD, so I also have experience with horses, cows, outdoor cats, bunnies, sheep, and hunting dogs. Since my graduation in 2007, I have owned dogs and ferrets but my friends tend to ask me to take care of their animals, so I also have experience with birds, indoor cats, sugar gliders, and bearded dragons. With dogs, I have the most experience with the following breeds due to owning them at some point in my life: poodles, dachshunds, corgis, and shiba inus. My family and friends have allowed me to also get experience with great danes, bloodhounds, golden retrievers, german short-hairs, brittany spaniels, rotties, pitties, bernadoodles, aussiedoodles, beagles, shitzus, and mixed breeds. I have a professional-grade washing station in my downstairs bathroom (my husband and I own the house we live in) and I brush my dogs' teeth every other day. I have administered subcutaneous injections to pets (dogs, cats, and horses) and everyday I ply our particularly picky shibas with vitamins and/or medication. If your pet has any special needs, do not hesitate to ask me as I there is a good chance I am already familiar with it. If not, care details from you will be strictly followed. In December 2021, I had a stroke that compromised my vision (double when I am not focusing on something and blurred on the sides), my balance (I am allowed to walk places but cannot run/jog yet but maybe someday), and my energy (I cannot be go-go-go 6-8 hours during the day but have more than enough energy to devote to pets in bursts). Although I graduated with my law degree in 2017, my "day job" is substitute teaching in the Sioux Falls school district and I work with kids aged 6-18 and am most often assisting special needs children. If you are interested in dog daycare, then he or she will be just included in part of the shiba pack that I have. Someone will be home with them at all times unless there is an emergency, as my husband works from home and I only have to run errands a couple times a week. If you are interested in overnight, I try to stay close to whatever routine has been established both in my home or yours. My pups sleep in our bed with us, but larger dogs likely won't fit. We have large dog beds to offer, but they sometimes like their own crate because it feels safe to them. If you are more interested in me coming to your home to take care of your dog, I will visit the home at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:00 pm unless you have preferences. Other pets have schedules and needs that are vastly different, so it would be a negotiating thing. My friends call me the crazy pet lady because I love pets of all shapes and sizes, even if I am limited in what I can have myself. My husband consistently reminds me that Sioux Falls has a legal limit to how many animals you own, or I would probably have all the animals. I also like to keep owners up-to-date on their animals and take pictures/videos of their babies every visit. My pack of shibas are spoiled, so I'm not sure if my care is normal or "extra", but any dog that enters my space would have the same care. I know that my knowledge is limited for other pets and so care/spoiling is only within the parameters set by the owners. The pack is let outside to a completely fenced in yard around 8:00 am, again at noon, and then whenever they would like until their last outing around bedtime at 10:00 pm. Treats that are either homemade or meat-based (predominantly because my middle shiba is picky) are offered with most outings, as my youngest has come to expect it. Every other day, they get their teeth brushed but they actually look forward to it ever since I switched to a toothpaste they seem to love. Then they get cosequin every night for their joints. The two older shibas are fed once in the morning and once in the evening, while the youngest is freefed.

“Mikayla was fantastic - she communicated quickly and easily, and provided thoughtful and detailed updates on our dog while we were gone. She is a real pro, and we would be happy to use her again!”

David G.

“Lana took great Care of Zoey. She was great about sending pictures and communicating. Gave her meds as directed and clearly enjoyed her time taking care of her. We will be returning in the future.”

Kelly K.

About: I’ve lived my entire life with pets of some kind. Dogs and cats. I have had my own dogs for over 10 years and have never let one I don’t love! I work from home all but one day a week so I am home with my dogs all day and am able to let them out, feed them, snuggle them whenever they need! I have a fenced yard and 2 smaller dogs that love making friends. I am home all day but one a week so am able to make sure they are attended to with all their needs!

“Heather and her family did a wonderful job caring for our dogs. We got daily updates and photos. Our dogs were happy and well cared for. We plan to use them to care for our dogs in the future.”

Justin & Julie B.

“Our dog always has a great time staying with Maggie! She and her family take great care of her and she send great updates as well as pictures/ videos.We have loved working with her for both of our stays we already have her booked for another one this summer!”

Ryan S.

“I booked Justin last minute and couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the moment we connected, he was super responsive, professional, and genuinely caring. My dog immediately felt comfortable, and I got regular updates (with the cutest photos!) that gave me total peace of mind. It’s clear Justin truly loves animals and takes his work seriously. When we got home, my pup was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. I feel beyond lucky to have found such a fantastic sitter on short notice. Highly, highly recommend – will definitely book again!”

Parween T.