Dog Boarding in Harriman, TN

About: Hi! My name is Candice, and I have over 25 years of hands-on animal care experience, along with volunteer experience with an animal rescue organization. Caring for animals has been a lifelong passion, not just a job. I have extensive experience caring for: • Dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, and temperaments • Horses, cows, pigs, and chickens • Rabbits, hamsters, and gerbils • Birds • Reptiles, including chameleons • Freshwater and saltwater fish My rescue background has given me strong skills working with shy, anxious, senior, and special-needs animals, as well as pets that need extra patience, structure, and reassurance. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because caring for animals has been a consistent part of my life for over 25 years. I structure my schedule to allow dedicated time for walks, drop-ins, feeding routines, playtime, and check-ins so each pet receives attentive, unrushed care. Throughout the week, I prioritize reliability and flexibility to accommodate different pet schedules, whether that means morning walks, midday visits, evening care, or overnight stays. I also build in time for communication and updates so pet parents feel informed and confident while they’re away. Because animal care is something I genuinely enjoy, it’s not something I “fit in” — it’s something I intentionally plan my day around. My care approach is always tailored to each pet’s routine, personality, and comfort level. Whether I’m caring for pets in a client’s home or providing drop-ins and walks, I focus on consistency, safety, and creating a calm environment. In a client’s home, I follow all instructions closely, including feeding schedules, medications, litter or habitat maintenance, exercise, and enrichment. I respect the home as if it were my own and aim to keep pets on their normal routine so they feel secure and stress-free. I also provide regular updates and photos so pet parents can feel confident while they’re away. During walks and drop-in visits, I prioritize safety, awareness of surroundings, and positive interaction. Walks are customized to the pet’s energy level, and visits include playtime, potty breaks, fresh water, feeding if needed, and companionship. With over 25 years of experience and animal rescue volunteer work, I’m comfortable caring for pets of all temperaments, as well as small animals, reptiles, and farm animals when needed. My goal is always to provide reliable, compassionate care so pets feel comfortable and loved in their familiar environment.

“This is our second time using Gloria’s pet care and Barclay absolutely loves his time with her. I’m so glad to have someone close we can trust when we travel!”

Laura V.

“Shawna is an absolute joy to work with! She gives you the peace of mind knowing your pups are staying with someone who genuinely cares about them. I’m confident my babies were in great hands, so great that I don’t think they even missed me! lol I highly recommend Shawna for any boarding/pet sitting needs and I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future for my own! Thanks again Shawna!”

Kitty B.

“Sarah was absolutely amazing with my dog. She is so active and sent so many great pictures of my dog doing all sorts of fun things in Hilton Head. Izzy definitely wasn’t just laying around for the two nights she was with Sarah and her dogs. She sure is tired now though. Sarah was wonderful, I would highly recommend her if you are vacationing in Hilton Head. Also, she offered to walk Izzy on the beach where we were staying before 10 and after 5 so that we could have seen her. But we were so comfortable with what Sarah was doing with her we didn’t feel the need to interrupt her playtime with her new friends. Thanks Sarah, you were a sweetheart and so good at what you do! You could obviously tell how important Izzy is to our family and we were so relaxed knowing she was with you! Thanks again for the pictures!”

Kim M.

“Absolutely amazing experience! She accepted our last-minute booking without hesitation and made the entire process stress-free. We got regular updates and lots of pictures, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Our dog was clearly well cared for, happy, and loved on the whole time. Reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring — we would absolutely book again and highly recommend!”

Kayla B.

“Our pet was treated like one of the family! I was sent photos daily and had absolutely no concerns about how my dog was doing while we were gone. I would definitely use them again!”

Carrie T.

“Here's your final review with a few minor tweaks for clarity and flow: --- This is my first time using a boarding service through Rover, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! I recently boarded my dog with her, and she was incredibly friendly, ensuring my dog felt comfortable and loved throughout the stay. Her house had plenty of space for play, and I really appreciated the regular updates and photos. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy boarding service. Thank you for taking such great care of Harry!”

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“Billie Jo was truly exceptional, an absolute dream to work with! From the start, her professionalism, warmth, and genuine love for animals gave us complete peace of mind. She went above and beyond in caring for our fur babies, treating them like her own. We received thoughtful updates every morning and evening, along with adorable photos throughout the day that made us feel so connected while we were away. It's rare to find someone so attentive, reliable, and compassionate. We've already booked Billie Jo for our next trip, and we feel completely confident knowing our dogs will be in such capable and caring hands. Highly, highly recommend!”

Susan N.

“Absolutely great stay for my Labrador retriever Jake. Stephanie was very easy to work with and I can tell Jake had a good time and was very well taken care of. I will definitely be letting Jake stay there again anytime we’re out of town.”

Alyce O.

“Absolutely satisfied with Mary R.!!! My beloved dog didn’t want to leave!!! I loved the daily updates and pictures!!! Leaving your pet with Mary R. Is like leaving your pet with a trusted family member!! I’ll definitely leave my dog with Mary R. every time we need to leave town!! Thank you Mary!!!”

Christine C.

“Penny was absolutely amazing. She was constantly sending us pictures and videos of Thor. She took great care of our baby and was very aware of dietary restrictions.”

Gianfranco A.

“Heather and her family were wonderful! Our two pitties can be a handful and Heather met all their challenges with understanding and great ideas to keep them safe and happy while we traveled. We would highly recommend Heather!!!”

Lindsey B.

“Joan is AMAZING! She took care of our Cookie boy like her own. She is kind, loving, provided daily updates, and followed his schedule/routine like he was home. He came home happy and content. I would definitely recommend her!”

Hya D.

“This is my first time using Rover, and I have to say, I was so happy I found Zoë. They were very welcoming and my dog was extremely happy when I went to pick him up. I’ll definitely recommend them to anyone who wants their dog to have a great time. Thank you so much Zoë for loving on Cooper!!”

Ingrid W.

“Jennifer and her husband are fantastic with my two puppies! I have left my babies with them twice now and will continue to use them. They even took them on a walk at the park and let them play in the water. I love that update daily with pictures and tell me how they are doing. I highly recommend them!”

Crystal R.

“Michelle and her husband John are true dog lovers. Coco tells me how much fun and loving she enjoys when she is with Michelle. I highly recommend Michelle to care for your dog.”

Ron M.

“Katie was easy to talk to and easy to work with. Her dogs, and their setup made me feel comfortable leaving my pup for her first "day care." Katie has a natural good humor in working with dogs, and mine took to her without much trouble. Thanks, Katie!”

Craig V.

“Sandra was the best! Sending pictures and updates everyday! Butters had the best care possible. I will book again in the future. Thank you very much providing best care.”

Shelby Y.

“Karen made such a great home away from home for our 2 collies that they did not want to leave when we picked them up! It was the first time leaving them in years and we are so happy to have found Karen because we knew they were getting the best 1 on 1 care and attention! She sent us updates and pictures while we were away and they got to go on a lot of walks which made us so happy to hear! 1 of our collies has lots of health issues but this was not a problem for Karen while we were on vacation. Thank you again!!”

Ashley L.

“Teddy was well taken care of and seemed to have a great time. I received photos daily. I highly recommend. Yorya and her family will take good care of your pet.”

Mike L.