Dog Boarding in Darwin, MN

“Andrea was great with Zero. She sent many pictures throughout his stay of him being included in their family. He always looked happy and came back tired. We will definitely rebook for future trips.”

Kaitlyn O.

“I have an older dog that had never been boarded before. Angie said all went smoothly. I was concerned because my dog is old and is used to being just around me. Angie must have made her feel comfortable. Highly recommend her and I will definitely use her services again if needed.”

Scott B.

“Regan did a FANTASTIC job watching my Molly! Molly can be a little timid meeting new people but immediately became friends with Regan. She loved running around the backyard with Luna and Maya. It was so comforting knowing that Molly was not only being taking care of but also being loved like one of her own pets. I received daily updates and pictures of all the fun Molly was having. I will definitely use Regan again!”

Doug D.

“Dayjah did great with my two shepherds! She accommodated all of their needs and sent me a lot of photos throughout their stay! We will definitely use her again! ☺️”

Kelsey H.

“We are very pleased with Gunner’s recent stay with Beth. He was a very tired little guy when he came home 😊, so we knew he had gotten plenty of exercise!”

Deb R.

“We needed to travel over Christmas and couldn’t bring our dog with us. Amanda and her family took such great care Rue while we were away! She sent us the most adorable photos and made us feel so comfortable knowing she was in a loving home! We will for sure reach out to Amanda in the future!”

Heather H.

“Junior was very happy 😂”

Michael B.

“Laura and her family were awesome! It was my first time leaving my dog who struggles with separation anxiety. She made me feel at ease, was patient with Leonard and communicated with notes and pictures each day. The family was very involved with him. I will definitely be bringing my pets to Laura anytime we need a sitter!!! Highly recommend :)”

Nicole C.

“We recently moved to the area from out of state and needed to find care for our dogs when we travel. We have gone the boarding at the kennel route in the past and have found it to be extremely stressful for them. They come home sleep deprived and smelly! We have also gone the route of pet sitters who drop in, but then this requires the dogs to be alone in the house in their kennels most of the time. We hadn't really considered leaving them in someone's home until I came across Sara's profile and had a visit with her. She was a fantastic listener and took plenty of time to give me the tour and to learn more about our pets. We just used her services for the first time over the weekend and when we picked the dogs up, they were happy, calm and clean. :-). One of our dogs is a senior dog on medication and overall just a little more needy and clingy and this was not a problem for Sara at all. She is super experienced and our dogs were at ease the first time they met her. She has two older dogs of her own who are absolute sweeties. We look forward to utilizing Sara's services many times in the future!”

Heather M.

“Rene is great and my dog King loves her. Apparently he sneaked out under a small rabbit hole - not her fault cuz King tends to dig and look for where he can escape. He returned without problem and I will always continue to use Rene as my doggy sitter. She takes great care of him!!”

Karen N.

“Donald was an excellent boarder for my big puppy. I was anxious about going on vacation, but I am grateful to have found Donald. My sweet dog took a liking to Donald right away. Daily updates helped put my mind at ease. My dog came home happy, healthy, and tired from all the playing, walks, and snuggles she received.”

Jennifer S.

“Fantastic! Very communicative and gave my pup extra attention. He didn’t want to leave after his extended stay with Abby. Definitely recommend.”

Joshua E.

“Natalie and her family did such a great job with our dogs. They had plenty of playtime outdoors and indoors. Lots of love and attention was given. We got picture updates which put our minds at ease. Our dogs enjoyed their stay and will definitely be using Natalie in the future 😃”

Kelsey J.

“Nick was great! Easy to work with and Buddy was well cared for! Will definitely be using him again!”

Brent C.

“We had a great experience with Karri. She was quick to communicate and gave us updates and pictures of our pup. We would happily use her again!”

Tina R.

About: I genuinely treat every pet as if they were my own, focusing on their individual needs, routines, and personalities. I'm dependable, attentive, and communicate openly with owners, ensuring peace of mind while they’re away. Whether it's extra playtime, careful attention to health needs, or simply being a calming presence, I go above and beyond to make sure each pet feels safe, loved, and happy. Pet care is a natural part of my daily routine I plan my days around feeding times, walks, play sessions, and any special needs a pet may have. Whether it’s early morning walks, midday check-ins, or evening cuddle time, I make sure each pet gets consistent attention, exercise, and care throughout the day. Their well-being is always a top priority in my schedule. In my home, I provide a safe, comfortable, and pet friendly environment where pets can relax, play, and feel at home. I stick closely to their usual routines, offer plenty of attention, playtime, and outdoor walks, and make sure they have a cozy space to rest. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space and follow all instructions carefully to keep pets in a familiar, low-stress environment. I focus on maintaining their normal schedule, giving them lots of love and engagement, and keeping owners updated with regular photos and messages.

“Kelsey has great communication and I got sooo many photo updates over the weekend. I could tell my pup was quite spoiled with love while he was there and appreciated having two other pups around. We already have a longer stay tentatively planned because we liked her so much. Thanks for loving Marshall like your own, Kelsey! 😊”

Megan

“Our dog had a great stay. Highly recommend! Our stay was short notice and Shannon was super accommodating! We appreciate the care that our dog had here, definitely will look Shannon up again!”

James L.

“Hannah was great! She accepted watching our dog Nille on short notice cause our other dog sitter cancelled. She let us come for a meet and greet prior and sent us pictures and videos throughout Nille’s stay. Nille seemed to have a great time with Hannah and her family.”

Sarah B.

“It was my first time leaving my boy Goliath with a sitter (a cane corso, 130 pounds), honestly, i was so nervous about it but im so happy we found Emily! She is great! Goliath had a great time with her and her dog Reagan (he stayed in for 1 night), at all times she let me know how he was doing, she also sent me videos and photos while he was playing with her dog, eating, walking in the park, relaxing in his bed, and i felt so relief to see he was doing great and was happy and loved! I totally recommend Emily! You can see she loves dogs and care about them! I am definitely hiring her again! Thank you Emily?”

Kenia A.