Dog Boarding Columbia City

“Debra is attentive, patient, and so sweet with our senior dogs. We appreciate her timely communication and attention to the details and medication schedules. Highly recommend!”

Chris C.

“I left my dog with Maria for 8 nights while on a family vacation. I couldn't recommend her enough if you have a small old dog. She took such great care of Napoleon and he had a blast at Maria's house with all the other dogs. Maria is caring, provided daily updates (pics/videos), and is very detail oriented to ensure all dogs are cared for. We will definitely be booking with Maria again for our future boarding needs.”

Danielle G.

“Daria did a great job with our two dogs! She sent a ton of pictures and made sure both dogs were comfortable and happy! We will definitely be using her again!”

Eunice D.

“Brenda took wonderful care of our dog, Zelda, during our 4 day trip. Zelda can be a finicky eater and also chews up paper, so leaving her with a caring and attentive Rover really helps us be able to travel with ease. Zelda did great under Brenda's care, and came home happy and healthy. I definitely recommend booking with Brenda and will rebook in the future! Thank you so much!”

Mari S.

“Ashley was absolutely incredible with our energetic puppy! She spoiled him with attention and play throughout the whole stay. The daily updates and photos were wonderful and she was extra flexible when our flight home was delayed. Will absolutely book her again!”

Lindsey M.

“Vivian is great with our miniature dachshund puppy Eevie. She really makes sure to give her lots of potty breaks and updates you regularly with pictures and videos. She even woke up at 6am just so I could drop off Eevie before work! You can rest reassured that Vivian will take extra great care of your pup.”

Gabrielle G.

“Thank you for taking excellent care of Plum!! It was a big help knowing she was in great hands with people who care about her. She’s looking forward to returning! Thank you!”

Schuyler K.

“Heather was great! She made sure maple was fed and happy. She sent lots of pictures to keep updated which I loved! She was very quick to respond and very friendly! Would definitely book again!”

Mireya F.

“Kenny did a great job with Kona and Peaches.. They seemed very happy when I picked them up! The second time he watched them, they were eager to go see him, which says alot. He was very good at a last minute watch, and an extended watch as well. I highly recommend Kenny.”

Lori W.

“Ashley is so bubbly, friendly, and communicative! The pictures she sent showed our dog so happy and comfortable. Absolutely would recommend!!”

Melissa S.

“Pepper did an overnight after a meet and greet in preparation for a longer future stay with Kirsten. This was Pepper's first time away from us. Was happy to have Pepper surrounded by a nice family and fun pups to play with! Kirsten is thoughtful and responsive in communicating. She said Pepper did adapted well and sent pics. So nice to have found a dog sitter champion close to us. Will definitely return. ??”

Amy B.

“Macaley took excellent care of my dog, Picasso! She was attentive to his special needs, walking habits, and medication. I felt comfortable having him in her care!”

Lizbeth G.

“Mckenna was fantastic! She gave us constant updates and we felt very safe leaving our little guy with her. Upon pickup, Diego seemed relaxed and refreshed...he said he had a great time! ;-)”

David Y.

“Devan was excellent with Pepper, and was extremely meticulous in his communication. We received constant text and photo updates during his stay and that’s one of the most important qualities when caring for a pet.”

Mayur J.

“Kandice was amazing! Lucille loved her and her family :) she sent lots of pictures and updates and was very responsive. I booked the stay Kandice sorta short notice and she accomodated us very well. I hope to book with her in the future! ”

Julie P.

“Tianci was an amazing host for Cannoli! The level of care and attention to detail that she and her husband gave during his stay was nothing short of impeccable. They took Cannoli on tons of walks, showered him with toys and treats, and gave him an adorable bath and spa-treatment. I highly recommend Tianci as a sitter!!!”

Damien F.

About: I’m the person who stops mid-sidewalk to crouch down and say hello to every dog I come across! I was fortunate enough to grow up with dogs, but over time I’ve learned that loving them and understanding them are two very different things. Part of that comes from my sweet girl, Remy, an aussie/border collie mix who's been with me since she was ten weeks old. We are truly the best adventure duo. We're outside constantly: parks, forest walks, swimming, camping (but swimming is her favorite). She's extremely well trained, with a calm, shy demeanor and near perfect recall. I don't say this to brag (maybe a little) but to point out that even now, at ten years old, we’re still learning together. That process taught me that knowing a dog isn’t about affection alone. It’s about paying attention. I bring that same mindset to every one of my friend's and family's dogs that I care for. Each one has their own logic and their own way of moving through the world. Fisher, a golden, craves attention, so when she’s with me we build that into the day. She even has a standing date at a local cider spot. Oakley lives for the water, so that’s where we go. And then there are the subtleties, like how Fisher will dodge you if you walk toward her mid-play, but will come straight to you if you ask for a touch. These aren’t things you pick up from a guidebook. They come from watching closely and adjusting. My goal is always the same. Figure out what makes each dog feel safe, engaged, and understood, and meet them there. There’s almost always someone home. My partner works remotely full-time, and I work from home usually 3 days a week, so your dog gets real company instead of long stretches alone if we're boarding or doing a daycare scenario. Our days have a natural rhythm. Mornings and evenings are when we’re most active, with walks, longer play sessions, and time outside (unless it's the weekend). During the day, dogs can settle, move between spaces, or engage depending on what they need. I offer drop-ins, longer walks, extended play time like hikes, and boarding. I adjust based on each dog’s energy and routine. We live on the ground floor with a fully enclosed private patio (not a yard). Dogs can move freely between inside and out through a mesh door, and I’m often outside working in warmer months. It’s a calm, private, low-stress environment. I have a high-energy dog, so we are ALWAYS outside on walks, at the park, hiking etc. despite not having a proper yard. Remy is an easy housemate. She’s well-trained, focused, and usually more interested in her ball than new arrivals. She can be protective of her toys, which I manage proactively to keep things smooth, and I've never had issues with any other dogs. For boarding, I take dogs up to about 45 lbs to keep the space balanced. Walks and hikes are open to dogs of any size.

“Frank really enjoyed his stay. We got lots of great pictures and knew he was in great hands. We would recommend a stay with Melissa and Allan.”

Joe D.

“Mahlan was a great sitter for my dog, Raya. Consistently sent photos and videos of her, and also keeping me updated with her daily activities. Raya can be a little challenging at times, but I definitely felt comfortable that Mahlan would be able to handle her. She also looked like she had a blast with Nunu, especially since we were able to set up a meet and greet beforehand. Would book again in the future👍🏽”

Benjamyn T.

“The best people I’ve ever left Arbor with. They really went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable. Sent pictures regularly. Even gave her a bath and brushed her! Will 100000% book again!”

Andrew N.