Doggy Day Care in Ekin

About: I have owned, cared for, and worked with many animals over the years including cats, dogs, birds, deer, reptiles, and fish to name a few. I find joy in striving for excellence and taking good care of all living beings, as if they were my own. I have experience in walking, feeding, and administering medications if needed and always adapt to a custom care plan for each unique furbaby. It is ensured they get lots of love and cuddles and even an exit bath if you would like! I am a part-time yoga and substitute teacher, which allows me to adjust my schedule when hosting your beloved furbaby in my home. You can count on my being there majority of the time if hosting. When hosting, I give your pet my utmost attention and focus to ensure they’re comforted and happy. Weather depending, we may spend time in the sun in the fenced back yard, or snuggle in the bed if it’s cold on the electric blanket!

“Dustin is terrific! Our dog, who had undergone some minor surgery earlier in the week, was in good hands. We wanted to be sure she didn't bother her stitches, and Dustin kept a close eye on that. Tess got along well with his dogs, and the property is lovely. We had no worries with Dustin on the job!”

Jan L.

About: I’m obsessed with fur babies! Let me watch yours so I can be happy 24/7. Former puppy owner do I know how crazy that it. Very experienced as I’ve always loved with animals. Very open availability because my day job allows me to choose my own schedule. And I’m very flexible and willing to accommodate to your needs. Right now I can only do house/pet sitting at your place because I do have roommates. I’m not entirely confident he have someone else’s pets around them for reliability issues.

About: I’ve had dogs and other pets for as long as I can remember. When I was about 10, I became obsessed with reading about different dog breeds and their needs. My first job actually working with pets was a dog daycare. I loved building connections with the pups and their parents. At this job, I learned defensive handling skills (how to avoid or break up fights or attacks) and how to handle reactive, scared, and stubborn dogs. I work shorter hours on weekends so I’m able to make plenty of time for your baby, plus my wife is always home and will occasionally help care for your pet when I’m not around. I like to have group play or just time outside when it’s cool in the mornings and evenings. I have a fenced backyard that I check for holes daily and an open front yard (leashes at all times out front). I’m able to crate your dog at anytime they might need it and can even have them in a separate room if crates aren’t their thing. Another bonus is that my wife is home just about full time and is able to care for your pet when I’m not around. If I’m at your house, I will take your dog outside on a leash the first few times just to see how they are and to make sure they aren’t an escape artist once mom/dad is gone

“Luna came home happy and seemed like she had a great time! I appreciated the quick responses and helping us out last minute! The pictures were great too!”

Maggie S.

“Veronika made the whole process so easy! Wonderful communication both before and during - Millie loved her daycare stay and came home a very happy pup! Thank you so much, we will absolutely be in touch again!!”

Susan F.

About: I’ve been surrounded by dogs my entire life and have cared for a wide variety of breeds, ages, and sizes. My family has a long history of rescuing dogs from shelters—especially those who struggled to find homes due to trauma, reactivity, or anxiety. With patience, structure, and consistent training, I have helped many of these dogs gain confidence and eventually transition into loving forever homes. Because of this, I’m experienced with: • Reactive, anxious, or shy dogs • Dogs with difficult backgrounds • Senior dogs • Puppies and high-energy breeds • Multi-dog household management I’m comfortable preparing homemade meals if your dog has dietary restrictions or special needs, and I’m always happy to follow any routine your pet requires. I’m a stay-at-home mom, which means your pup gets: • Frequent potty breaks • Lots of one-on-one time • Consistent supervision throughout the day I have high activity levels—great for energetic dogs who love walks and playtime—yet also have calm, patient personalities that help anxious or older dogs feel secure. I have two children: a 1-year-old daughter who is home full-time, and a 7-year-old son who is home outside of school and sports. Both kids adore dogs and have grown up understanding pet body language and boundaries. While i do ask that your dog be kid-friendly, i also make sure our children respect each dog’s comfort level and personal space. What You Can Expect • Reliable communication • Photo and video updates upon request • Safe, loving care tailored to your dog’s needs • Plenty of walks around our large subdivision filled with sidewalks, parks, and ponds—weather permitting • A warm, family-style environment with structure, comfort, and enrichment Your dog will truly be treated like part of our family while they’re here. 💛🐾 I truly love dogs—my two pups are part of everything we do, and they enjoy meeting new friends. My home is designed with safety, comfort, and flexibility in mind: • Fully enclosed 8-foot privacy fence for secure, weather-permitting outdoor play • Completely pet-proofed home • Multiple levels and gated areas for dogs who need separation • Retractable gates and room dividers for customized safe zones • Doggy Chill Space for crates, quiet rest areas, and decompression time If your dog prefers not to interact with other dogs (or only struggles with certain types—male, large, senior, etc.), i can easily provide full separation and rotating play schedules to ensure every dog has a calm, happy stay.

“Kelly and Mark were fantastic. Kelly was quick to communicate with me, sending updates and pictures. My dogs seem to have a good time and came home tired. Their 2 Golden Retrievers were sweet and happy to have playmates for the day. Will definitely use them again for doggie day care. Highly recommend.”

Alisha J.

“Aunty Stephanie took such great care of my boys! They are A HANDFUL, but she’s a total pro. The weather was terrible, but she still managed to wear them out each day. It gave me such peace of mind knowing they were safe and having so much fun with her. I’m just glad they still wanted to come home each day!”

Elizabeth B.

“Monica kept me updated how Brutus was doing & sent lots of pictures. Glad to know that he got along with her small son. Would definitely use her again!”

Vicki P.

About: I worked in marine mammal care and training at The Indianapolis Zoo for 10 years, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Purdue University. My partner and I both work from home and we have two dogs of our own, so pet care fits naturally into our daily routine. I have 2 friendly, crate trained dogs who get walks 2-3 times/day. We also recently built a mini dog park in our back yard for dogs who prefer to be off leash, but also need to be supervised while outside.

About: I have been in the pet care industry for over 30 years. Along with grooming I have helped with training and care of other pets. I am able to administer medicines and needed shots(such as insulin). Through the years I have had at least 20 pets of my own of all different shapes and sizes and also a wide variety of needs. I can't wait to love on your furry family member while you are away. I work from home as a pet groomer therefore I am available throughout the day for exercise and potty breaks along with feeding and any medicine concerns. I have over 3 acres of property to walk and exercise your pet. They are free to roam inside and be themselves. If necessary, I have teenagers who are willing to run and exercise you pet to help with the"zoomies".

About: My furry family has been growing since 2017. We have rescued, puppy trained, and kitten trained and are up to 3 four legged friends in our home! We fostered animals from our local shelter for about a year during covid, however, we failed as foster parents and ended up adopting a kitten from one of our litters. There are more animals in our house then humans and we wouldn't have it any other way! My husband and I currently work from home so are available for walking/check ins whenever you need! I'm currently working full time but I work remotely so have the flexibility to come check on your animals whenever! We are also available most weekends. We have a fenced in yard, so if play time calls, they can go in and out as much as they want! We have plenty of toys and two dogs to keep them company. We also try to go on walks once or twice a day so they will get their steps in if they like to get out of the house!

“Our dog Bear was well taken care of and spent plenty of time outside for exercise. They were great about sending photos of him during the day.”

Katie G.

“Kelsey was so great with Ivy! Went above and beyond to help keep her safe and cared for, especially during the snow storm. She was so flexible and sent lots of updates. Would definitely use her again!”

Rebecca S.

About: I have owned and taken care of other’s pets all my life. I am 48 years old and have 3 cats and 1 dog currently. I have had many labs and larger dogs as well as small dogs over the years and love caring for all breeds and sizes. I take care of my neighbor’s dogs, bunny and cats when they go out of town. I work a full time job from home and have a lot of flexible hours to walk dogs during the day. I am available most weekends to come over and care for other pets, clean litter boxes and just spend time with your fur babies. I have a very large fenced in yard and a social dog that will play. I have 3 cats that have spent their entire life around dogs. I have 3 different sized dog crates if your dog is crate trained. My pets are allowed to sit and sleep on the furniture and beds in the house. My pets are like family members and pretty spoiled! I will treat your pets the same as I treat mine.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs ever since I was a in middle school. I love walking and pet sitting dogs while neighbors need help and being a trusting and loving person the dogs can be with while their family’s are away. I work full time but remotely. With that, I can make my own schedule flexible to working around peoples scheduling needs to help anyone out. I love helping families with their pets whether that be walking dogs, giving them baths, playing with them, feeding them etc. I have a lot of background working with families through watching their pets and helping out. I want to be a person families can trust with their fur babies and love on them when their families are away!

About: I always had at least one dog in my house growing up. Since graduating college, I have trained and raised 3 puppies. I currently have 6-year-old and 5-year-old Cockapoos. I am active and love to take the dogs with me on my hikes and travels. I am a homeschool mom of four, so my schedule is very flexible. I love to spend some time outside and go for a walk at least once a day. I love playing fetch and hanging out with dogs. My dogs are part of our family. I have a fenced-in backyard where they can run and play. Long walks, lots of sniffing, and getting fresh air are what happy, healthy dogs are made of.

About: I have taken care of animals and cats and dogs my whole life! I love being here for animals while their owners are busy with life! This is my full full full time job, I can meet to your needs and schedule! This is my whole life and even then some! I am here to be here for your dog or cat. Plenty of exercising and playtime will be more than available or some cuddle time!

About: I have been taking care of friends and family’s pet for 5+ years now. My sister used to do rover and I used to help her out, she moved to a different state so I decided to open my own rover. I work from home so i can take pets out for walk and provide pee and potty breaks anytime. I work from home so I am usually home whole day and I’m home in the evening time as well to take care of pet. I can provide all the care the client would require for their pet either at my house or their house during any time but I prefer at my home.