Dog Boarding First Ward

“Peggy was fantastic with Piper! She took great care of her and kept me updated the whole time, which gave me real peace of mind. Piper was happy, comfortable, and clearly well cared for. I’d definitely book with Peggy again!”

Michael M.

“Hannah was an amazing sitter. She was caring, attentive to our dogs’ needs, and great with communication. We would definitely have her take care of our fur babies again!”

Chelsea S.

“Celeste is the best. I had an unexpected delayed flight, and thankfully, Celeste was able to watch my dog longer than I had planned. I was updated regularly with pictures while on vacation that made my day. I knew my dog was in safe hands so I could enjoy my vacation. I definitely will use Celeste again.”

Carlton P.

“Carolyn did a great job caring for my dog. Will be rebooking again!”

Evan C.

“Precious was amazing! She took the best care of our pup from sweet updates to walks and play time. We are so grateful we trusted her with our pup!”

Emily and Will S.

“Yenny already feels like family. She took such amazing care of our two doggies. She brought them everywhere with her and sent multiple pictures of them having fun together. Our puppies loved her and we will be using her anytime we go away now. ❤️”

natalie b.

“Amanda is so great at providing updates and photos. It gave me so much comfort knowing she was having just as good of a time as me while I was away!”

abbie h.

“I’ve had Lora watch my six month old kitten twice now & she is absolutely amazing! She sends pictures and updates on what they are doing throughout the day which is so fun to see - Arthur definitely loves his time with her! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”

Kamryn L.

“Samantha was awesome! She was extremely communicative, gave constant updates and made me feel at ease. I was traveling from another state and was nervous to leave Kam but he had a ball and was extremely comfortable with her! Will definitely book her anytime I visit in the future. Can’t say thank you enough”

Abria M.

About: 11 years caring for my Labrador, including training, grooming, feeding, and daily care. Patient, attentive, and skilled at building trust with pets of all ages. My schedule is pretty flexible, and I work around the pets in my care. I currently offer boarding, daycare, drop-in visits, and walks throughout the week. I’m happy to accommodate earlier or later times whenever possible—just ask! 😊 I live with my husband in a pet-friendly apartment in NoDa with an elevator, so there are no stairs to worry about. We currently don’t have any resident pets, creating a calm environment that works especially well for senior dogs, anxious pets, and pets who prefer having the space to themselves. I’ve had animals my entire life. I raised and trained my own Labrador Retriever from the time she was 47 days old, and she was my best friend for 11 wonderful years. I also recently cared for both my senior Labrador and my senior cat through their health challenges, so I’m comfortable following routines, administering medications, and adapting to each pet’s individual needs. I enjoy grooming and helping puppies learn good habits through patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. My goal is to make every pet feel safe, understood, and right at home. To provide personalized care, I keep my bookings small. Occasionally, there may be one other friendly guest staying at the same time, depending on compatibility and everyone’s comfort level. If your pet does best as the only pet, please let me know, and I’ll do my best to accommodate their needs.

“Hunter took wonderful care of Margo. As I am new to Rover, she was very organized and responsive which helped tremendously. It is easy to see how much Hunter loves dogs.”

Lisa S.

“McKenna is amazing! Lots of walks and trips to the dog park. McKenna sends updates a pictures throughout the stay which we always appreciate. Highly recommend!”

Kevin V.

“Isabella was easy to work with and good to my dog honey? She sent pics during the stay, answered all my questions in a timely manner and was very nice will definitely use her again!!!!”

Shynese M.

“Phil so was caring and attentive to our dog! We felt very comfortable and safe leaving our dog with him. He gave frequent updates, will definitely use him again!”

Carly S.

“Linette was absolutely amazing. First, she helped me with a last minute sitting at her house (thank you!). And then she sent pictures of daily walks, chilling on the couch and hanging out with her pup. My pup seemed to really enjoy his weekend at her house. Definitely be back for sure!”

Toussaint R.

“Great experience! Julia was very responsive, she sent regular updates and photos which was amazing. She was also incredibly flexible when my travel plans changed last minute and extended the stay without any issues. Highly recommend!”

Lauren W.

“Megan is nothing short of fantastic! Nova adored her and Megan clearly enjoyed Nova. She sent plenty of updates, gave Nova plenty of attention, and is overall a very nice person! 10/10 would refer her to other dog owners and friends.”

John H.

“I can’t thank Torrey and her husband enough for taking such great care of Dev (my newly adopted shelter pup!). I got plenty of photos, videos, and updates while on my trip, which really helped ease my mind. You could easily tell that Dev was having a blast the entire time.”

Makaela P.

“Jeanette was absolutely amazing with my little man, Tebow! She was so well-prepared and organized, which immediately gave me peace of mind. Throughout my trip, she sent me numerous videos and updates that allowed me to truly relax and enjoy myself without worrying. When my flights were delayed and I had to reschedule pickup, she was so accommodating. And when I overslept on pickup day (oops!), she kindly called to make sure I was okay. That level of care and thoughtfulness says it all! If you’re looking for someone who genuinely loves and cares for your fur babies like they’re her own, look no further than Jeanette. She’s officially Tebow’s new sitter for any boarding needs—no questions asked. I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here. Thank you so much, Jeanette, for everything!”

Gwen B.

“Alexandra and her girls were wonderful with my dog, Lexi. She sent me regular pictures and videos and it looked like Lexi felt loved and secure with them. I will definitely use them again.”

Denise R.