Dog Boarding Forest

“Michelle was great right from the start with sugesting the meet and greet. We had never left our dogs with a sitter and were quite anxious. She put us at ease and the puppies took to her right away. She was great with text, pictures and adjusting to thier schedules and needs. We are so delighted we have found her and will be booking again.”

Toni B.

“Rashelle was a very kind sitter and was able to get Penny to play with a toy of which she (penny) has never done since I have owned her. I would definitely use her again.”

Terry B.

About: 20+ years of experience (that makes me feel old). Unofficial dog sitter for family and friends since high school. Loyal to my fellow dog loving friends sharing word of mouth recommendations, fostered a giant breed and helped find his forever home, loved my first dog for nearly 8 years, and now I would like to fill the void by helping care for your four legged family member. I have experience caring for senior dogs and puppies as well. I work fully remote, so I appreciate the screen breaks. I am able to go out for walks or outdoor time often. After losing my dog this summer, I do miss the quality time and walk routines. We joke that you better love dogs, but it is true. My home is setup to be dog friendly, maybe more rugs for traction on the vinyl plank floors. Animals are part of the family and that is how we treat guest pets as well. Living on 3 acres in the country, so a great space for outdoor activities. I am quite respectful when residing in another’s home and great at following instructions and/or preferred routines.

“Tonya made our pup feel so loved with plenty of cuddles and walks! Willow felt comfortable right away. She sent us a couple photos and messages each day so we knew how she was doing!”

Kara S.

“Olivia was very open with communication before dropping off my kitten, she sent daily updates with photos, and she even bathed my kitten after her incident in the car. I believe my kitten was very well taken care of and was happy and healthy when she returned.”

Emma P.

“Lisa kept us updated with pictures and messages, and was a wonderful host to our dog. As new dog owners, it was reassuring to have someone who has experience with dogs and a welcoming home.”

Michael J.

“Jessie was amazing with our two pups during a weekend getaway. She made her home very comfortable for the visiting furbabies by making comfy beds around the house for them to rest. Our youngest pup has anxiety, but she played catch with them, making the transition very easy. She had many toys, let them sleep in the bed with her, and was able to give oral meds to our older pup. During our trip, she gave daily updates. Jessie really helped make our trip enjoyable because we did not have to worry about our pups at all.”

Crystal M.

“Wonderful dog loving care. Secure back yard. Julie was in communication with my anxious elderly dog, Which eased my fears and allowed me to relax and enjoy my getaway. Thank you.”

Paula A.

“Tiffany watched our two dogs while we were away on a trip. One dog is old and the other is full of energy. She is amazing and was very loving to our dogs. She sent me pictures and videos daily. I highly recommend her and will hopefully use her service again!”

Christine R.

“Mary took great care of Lilly! She sent us pictures and updated us on how Lilly was doing throughout the week. We would definitely have her watch Lilly again.”

Kristina F.

“Dessirae is the best! This was our dogs' first stay with her, and it was great! The dogs loved her and her home. The dogs were not entirely sure that they wanted to return home with me, when I showed up to retrieve them today. I only hope that they were well behaved, as we hope that they will have future stays with her.”

Dan H.

“This was our first time using Rover and couldn’t have gone better! Megan was so kind to our energetic and a little anxious puppy🙂”

Pam B.

About: I’ve had pets since childhood, but my greatest experience has come from fostering dogs as a family since 2018. Over the past 8 years, we’ve welcomed more than 50 dogs into our home, each with their own personality, history and needs. I’ve cared for puppies, seniors, young adults, breeder-release and puppy-mill dogs, shelter and reservation dogs, and dogs returned to rescue. My experience includes fearful or shut-down dogs, high-energy dogs, separation anxiety, potty and crate training, medications, and medical or post-surgical care. Most of our fosters have been small to medium-sized dogs, with some larger breeds as well. I’ve learned that every dog adjusts differently, and I’m comfortable giving them the time, patience, routine and space they need to feel safe and settle in. Our own 9-year-old Chihuahua, Spotter, was one of our early fosters—we adopted him in 2019! Since then, he’s shared his home our foster dogs. Dogs staying with us aren’t treated like boarders; they become part of our family while they’re here. I work from home most weekdays, so dogs staying with us are rarely alone and naturally become part of my daily routine. They usually hang out with me in my home office, relax on the couch, or find their favorite cozy spot nearby. We have a large, privacy-fenced yard, and I build outdoor time into my day with morning, lunchtime and afternoon breaks, plus plenty of evening yard time. We also enjoy after-dinner walks. About once every five weeks I work in the office. On those days, my husband or son is often home, my husband can come home over lunch for a potty break, and my son is home from school by about 3:00. Because fostering has been part of our family life for years, having another dog in the house already feels like a normal part of our routine—not an interruption to it. Safety and comfort come first in our home. We have a large yard enclosed by a wooden privacy fence, and dogs are supervised outside until I know and trust their habits. Our deck can also be gated off for an additional secure area. Guest dogs live as part of our family rather than being separated into a boarding area. They’re welcome on the couch and furniture and can spend the day with me in my home office. At bedtime, I try to follow each dog’s normal routine as closely as possible—whether that means sleeping in their crate, on a dog bed, or another comfortable spot. Owners should bring their dog’s crate if they normally use one. Because we have a small senior Chihuahua, Spotter, all guest dogs must be dog-friendly and safe around smaller dogs. A meet-and-greet is an option before first-time guest doggy stays if there is concern. My years of fostering have taught me to watch body language, introduce dogs thoughtfully, and recognize when a dog needs extra space, reassurance or a slower adjustment. I’m also comfortable with medications, puppies, dogs still working on house-training, and dogs who may need extra patience settling into a new environment. Most importantly, I want your dog’s stay to feel as much like home as possible. I’ll follow the routines and instructions you provide and keep you connected with regular photo and message updates.

“Tamra took great care of Lola! This was her first stay away from us, and Tamra made it so easy. She was quick to respond, and sent us daily updates. I would love to bring Lola back again!”

Stacy C.

“Bobbie was so amazing with our dogs! Roxy and Rupert absolutely loved their stay. They got lots of love and cuddles throughout the long weekend. Bobbie was also super easy to communicate with and sent us texts and picture and video updates throughout the entire weekend, which was so great. It kept our minds at ease and gave us so much joy to see how much fun our dogs were having. Her house was the perfect setup for our dogs and Bobbie was super attentive to tending to our dogs needs. I would definitely recommend her for any stay and we'll definitely be using her again.”

Jessica H.

About: I have worked for roughly two years dog sitting for friends and family. Typically these have been in my own home - occasionally overnight. I have a fenced in back yard for my 3 dogs & 2 cats so I have experience with both :) I have complete availability currently, so my dog at home gets quite a lot of walks and park time. If possible, i also try to socialize him with people each day. Typically I take my dog to the dog park in the evening with a long walk in the morning. This works best for my dogs energy levels, but each dog is different. I am also trying to socialize my dog in public as he is a bit scared of humans so we try to hit some breweries here and there.

About: I love ALL animals but have been a pet parent to both cats and dogs for over 30 years. I have had big dogs, little dogs, senior dogs and puppies. They are my passion that I take very seriously. I currently work full-time from home (9-5) so I have plenty of time to provide daily and nightly care including feeding, playing and walks and whatever else your pet might need. I live in a large home with a completely fenced in back yard. I have two very friendly and chill senior dogs who get along well with dogs and cats. I also have a two year old cat who loves dogs.