Dog Boarding Chatham

“it was a wonderful experience using Michele to care of Coco. She kept us update with photos and text. She made us feel comfortable that Coco was in good hands. We will definitely use her again.”

Michelle O.

“Caitlin was amazing! Great communication before and during. She made our first rover experience 😍 a good one. I was so worried leaving Nala for the first time but text messages and pictures over the weekend made me feel better. I am so glad I have someone to trust with Nala from now on.”

Andrea B.

“Julie was absolutely amazing! This was our first time leaving our pup, and Julie sent multiple daily updates, and was so welcoming, caring and kind. I HIGHLY recommend Julie and we will be booking with her (and her wonderful dog Ellie) again.”

Hannah G.

“Zuzana was the perfect pet sitter for our miniature poodle, Charly. She communicated quickly and from the very beginning provided a welcoming environment for Charly. Thanks to the photos and videos she sent, we were able to rest assured Charly was in good hands. We hope Zuzana will be available the next time we look for a sitter. Thanks!”

Dogan P.

“Kari took amazing care of our dogs ! Provided regular updates and pictures throughout their stay! My dogs came home happy and calm! Wonderful care:) looking forward to their next stay!”

Roma S.

“Harriet and her “family” provided such a warm, safe and fun stay for our Chloe. She sent regular photos and videos so we were at ease during our vacation. Chloe is looking forward to her next stay. Would highly recommend!”

Brian R.

“Jennifer and Stephen took wonderful care of our dog Beau. He loved being with their pets (dog and cat), and had a great time. Will definitely be using Jennifer & Stephen again! Many thanks, Christine & Leon”

Christine S.

“Alyne watched my 1yr 3mo old Boston Terrier, “Bōdie, while I was away for 6 days. Our meet and greet was smooth and easy. Alyne is a very calming personality and Bōdie took to her immediately as he did with her Dog Bruce. It all seemed like a good fit which was relieving since Bōdie has some challenges with anxiety. I felt lucky that we found a match. I dropped Bōdie off on a Saturday afternoon and went to Boston for a flight out early the next morning. I got a text from Alyne that Bōdie was not doing well. He was nervous, and agitated. He lunged at Alyne’s mom and it was difficult to introduce him to her boyfriend. Bōdie was not adjusting well. Yet I was about to board a plane to Arizona in 20 minutes. I was so concerned and upset for my dog at that time. I had to figure out the best thing to do on the fly. I started texting with my dog trainer who really calmed me down and gave instructions to handle Bōdie’s stress. I copied and pasted everything the trainer said to Alyne. Then I introduced them to each other on a text string in case Alyne needed any support from Emma during the time I was away and unavailable. All I could do was let go and trust that Alyne would care for Bōdie in a compassionate way even though he was presenting a challenge. I asked her to please understand Bōdie was scared and have understanding. I was really worried but had to try to let it go so it would not ruin my trip. Alyne would send me occasional updates on Bodie’s progress which was often not so good. Alyne let me know that since Bōdie had some bad behaviors she would have to crate him to de stimulate him. “If he is being aggressive I will have to keep him in the crate”. I totally understood Alyne’s position and told her that I agreed with her point of view. I was apologetic yet also worried for my dog. So, this situation was not a good one. But here is what I want to tell you, my assessment of Alyne was that she was calm, compassionate, and accountable. For this reason I decided that she would do the best that she could given his anxiety. She was forthright in informing me that she would have to limit his exposure to others if he misbehaved. But I could also tell that she was mindful that he was a scared puppy and she did not seem to hold that against him. She made sure he had play time with other dogs that he got along with. And she administered a prescription ointment to a skin condition that he had over his eye which was unrelated to the visit. The skin condition was improved when I came back. She made sure he had exercise, was fed properly etc. During the visit, Alyne indicated that Bōdie would likely not be welcomed back for future visits, which I understood fully. I did pick him up 18 hours earlier than scheduled to make it easier for her and did not ask for any refund for the final day which she deserved for her trouble. When I did pick him up last night, he was very skittish and over stimulated. I put him in his crate in the car where he calmed down. Then I talked with Alyne for a good 20 mins and she told me of her experiences and observation of Bōdie over the past five days. I got great feedback from Alyne that I will use with my trainer in future sessions. I saw where and how she isolated Bōdie and it is exactly what a I would have done if I were in her position. At the end. Alyne even mentioned that it might be possible to just have Bōdie come for occasional day-care-only sessions to help him desensitize more gradually. (Perhaps she saw a possibility for him after all?) It may have just been a case of too-much-too-soon. This revealed to me Alyne’s true level of compassion for dogs in general. It told me that she was not ruffled easily and understood Bodie’s plight. I was amazed as I drove away with the impression that she would be open to a day care session with him in the future, given the right circumstances. I took Bōdie home. He was skittish and jumpy. He pulled on the leash and growled. But I sat him on the bed and gave him treats every time he looked in my eyes. And he calmed down. Then I took him in the shower and he simply melted into me and relaxed under the warm water. He was home. Today he is back to minding and being a happy puppy. I can see that he will need a little bit of training reinforcement but that is to be expected and all is well. This was a situation that, with different people, could have been a disaster. But because Alyne and I were both willing to work together and we understood each other’s position, we each did what we could do to make the best of the situation. We each tried to make it easier for the other, it ended up with a positive outcome. There is one thing that I wish Alyne would have done. And that is just to let me know: “I got this” , “he will be ok, I will just have to isolate him at times and this will work out.” It would have been really helpful if she would have reassured me that, though there were difficulties, she would handle it and that she would be accountable to keep my puppy well. I needed that from her. It is for that reason that my rating for Alyne is 4.5 on the scale of 5. But since a .5 score is not calibrated into this system I would have to judge her closer to the 5. As it was, I got the reassurance from Bodie’s trainer who was also at an airport headed to another state. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend Alyne as a possible go-to care for your dog when you are away. Even though she might not actually say it, she “is” accountable to do her job for you and your beloved pet. Alyne is also straight forward and will tell it to you like it is. But that is a good thing because you will always know where she stands. Her communication is clear. Another thing : Bōdie came home clean. He smelled good. The shower was not because he needed it, it was to calm him down. All of his belongings were returned in the same condition as they were. No dirty leash or collar etc. I just had to clean out one ear! Lol. Alyne said that one of his toys was lost and she looked for it but couldn’t find it. It was no big deal to me. I barely remembered what it was. Go ahead, make the appointment with her. Even if there is a challenge, it will work out, if you work together.”

Anna B.

“Annika kindly accommodated a last minute request and graciously took care of our dog”

Fernand R.

“Sally was fantastic!! We are incredibly pleased by her service. She communicated well and sent lots of pictures. Sally was flexible to adjusting the pickup to be one hour earlier which was very kind. She is personable, friendly, communicative, and compassionate. Even though it was a rainy weekend she still made sure our puppy had outdoor time and even took her for a beach walk. Thank you for everything Sally!”

Hayley J.

“Emily and Caroline are kind and reliable. They took care of our dog, Lily, as if she was their own. They were flexible with pickup and drop off times and we felt at ease knowing that Lily had someone in the house with her during the day since Emily works from home. Lily also had a great time with their dog, Goose, and she came back to us happy and all tired out from playing with him. We will definitely book with them again in the future!”

Christopher L.

“House is well set up to accommodate pets. He was happy to make my pets comfortable with their preferences such as sleeping on a couch and eating times. He sent me pics to show they were doing well! Very nice and my dog and cat seemed happy and comfy!”

Gizella B.

About: I have an extreme love for all dogs and animals. My home is clean, quiet and safe to care for your dog I have two small dogs myself I am currently working from home partime so I am available all day in my home to take care of your dog. I have two small dogs, myself who are friendly. I have a yard but it is not fenced in. I love to take my two little dogs for walks and will be glad to take your dog separately or with my dogs which ever you prefer. I’m here to offer a safe, loving environment to care for your dog.

“I cannot say enough positive things about Helena! This was my first time leaving my rescue pup with anyone, and she made it so easy! She sent me daily updates and even dropped Lexi off at my place for me bc I was sick and late to pick her up. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.”

Jen C.

“Gianna was wonderful with our dog. I was able to meet her ahead of time and she kept us updated during the visit. Her home is lovely and clean, with a safe fenced backyard. I would definitely ask her to care for our dog again!”

Sharon D.

“Peter is the best. Pippa loves being with him and his family. His care, the outside time, running and playing, walks on the beach, and wading in the water is priceless. So grateful for the time Pippa spends with Peter. Every time I get a picture while I am away, I say “ what a lucky dog!” And she is!”

Laurie B.

“These two were amazing!!! They have two small dogs who are welcoming and loved my Roxie. They have a beautiful, fenced in backyard with plenty of shade and room for the dogs to get their energy out. The house was nice and most importantly, Roxie was clearly well cared for with belly rubs and attention as she seemed to not want to leave! I loved that they offered a visit first to make sure it was a good fit and their communication was great while I was gone. Will definitely use again.”

Kyle M.

“Shayla and Scott were wonderful! We spent Thanksgiving on Nantucket in a rental that did not allow dogs. Our golden retriever was incredibly well take care of and loved. She had long walks and time to play. We were able to pick her up to spend outside time with her as well. I give them the highest recommendation!”

Lise N.

“Kathleen was such a joy to work with when my husband and I were looking for someone to care for our black lab (1.25 years old) while away on a long weekend trip. From the initial outreach, Kathleen was extremely responsive and accommodating to schedule a meet up before booking. She was extremely welcoming and loving to our pup. Kathleen also was very easy to communicate with in the days leading up to our trip to make sure we were all on the same page with the time to drop off Chappy and other details of his stay. During the stay, Kathleen provided multiple updates each day - many walks, lots of play time, videos, pictures, and texts to ensure he was having a great time and doing well. We felt so comfortable with Kathleen watching Chappy, especially since this was our first time using Rover and having someone other than family watch our dog. Kathleen was extremely organized, returning all of Chappy’s items we left her with and was very easy to work with. We would definitely recommend working with Kathleen and we will definitely book with Kathleen again for future needs when we are away. She was so great!”

Mackenzie P.

“We left our girl in excellent hands. Thanks so much to Tim and his great family for taking incredible care of our bulldog! Cannot recommend them more as outstanding hosts for your pup! Patrick”

Patrick S.