Doggy Day Care in Kittery

“Louis had the very best day - (he told me so). Within 2 seconds of being in the car, he passed out. The little doggy pool was right up his alley. Thanks so much for taking such great care of him.”

Katherine P.

“My pups loved going to Ashley’s! We had a last minute booking and I am very grateful to have found her. One of my pups is skittish and she took to her right away. You can tell Ashley loves dogs and they love her. Thank you again Ashley!”

Jennifer G.

“Colleen had my dog, Cooper, at her house for a few hours. Her place is a great set up for dogs, with a fenced in yard and a large couch for snuggles :) It is obvious that she truly cares about your pet. I felt confident leaving my fur baby with Colleen and appreciated her detailed note of their time together! I highly recommend Colleen!!”

Haley W.

About: Pet loving family with two adults who work from home and have a fenced in yard. We are about half a mile from a dog friendly beach. Happy to take dogs and give them a little oceanside retreat 😃 Dogs can go in and out as they please into our fenced in yard. Happy to take them on walks down to the beach if that is desired. We work from home so your animal will have plenty of company throughout the day. We do not have any other dogs or cats in our home.

About: Animals are my life— I’ve been a pet-sitter for most of it! I’ve had dogs and horses of my own, worked on a farm, at a zoo, and rehab facilities! I have two wonderful pups who are very friendly and welcoming. I just finished my graduate degree, moved to Portsmouth, and I’m currently looking for a career in marine conservation field. In the meantime, I’d love to watch your pets! I’m currently working for The Nature Conservancy, in-office only 2-3 days a week. My partner works from home and is able to help out with any needs if/when I’m away from the house. We spend a lot of time playing both inside and outside with the dogs, keeping the dogs entertained with new toys, chews, and puzzles. I have a partially fenced in yard, where my own dogs are trained to play within limits. If your dog can be trusted, I can do the same or keep them leashed!

“Sadie and Szymon did a phenomenal job with my Otter! They went on a long walk, and Otter got to play with their dogs in their beautiful yard! They treated Otter like one of their own, and I highly recommend them!”

ANDREA J A.

“This was Nova's third visit to Martha and as always it couldn't have been better. They explored and went for many walks and also she did a fabulous job bathing Nova and brushing her out. We look forward to seeing Martha again in a few weeks. I would highly recommend her services.”

Jan R.

“Our dog was so tired and content by the end of their day with Enzo and Enzo's dog. Adorable picture of them playing/hanging out outside. Communication was super easy and prompt, we felt really comfortable with our pup being in their care, and would recommend them to watch anybody's fur baby!!”

Leigh-Ashley P.

“Mary is wonderful w/my frail, senior Hannah!”

Liz H.

About: I’ve been a lifelong dog lover and experienced owner of both Labrador Retrievers and Labradoodles, so I’m very comfortable with high-energy dogs who need exercise, structure, and lots of love. Over the years, I’ve also helped rescue dogs from Puerto Rico, which gave me experience caring for pups with different temperaments, backgrounds, and adjustment needs. In addition to my own dogs, I’ve regularly cared for neighbors’ and family friends’ pets through walks, drop-ins, and overnight care. I understand how important it is to trust someone in your home and with your pet, and I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and attentive to each dog’s unique routine and personality. Whether your dog needs a long walk, playtime, or just some extra love while you’re away, I’ll treat them like they’re part of my own family and make sure they feel safe, happy, and well cared for.

“Leah was amazing with my puppy! She watched him for the entire day on very short notice while I was working and even dropped him off at my house afterward. She sent lots of pictures throughout the day and was very communicative, responding quickly to messages. I felt completely comfortable knowing my puppy was in great hands. I’m so thankful she was able to accommodate us on such short notice and would absolutely trust her with my puppy again. Highly recommend!”

Lisa B.

“Ashley did an excellent job taking great care of our dog. Thanks to her we were able to take our kids to the children's museum which is close by. I could tell our dog was in caring hands. I recommend her highly!”

Ash L.

“I have been bringing my pup here every week for the past 7 months and have always felt safe leaving her. My dogs gets SO excited when we get there which is heartwarming. They have an awesome yard for the pups to play together in! I have never had an issue and will continue to use Karen and her husband for the foreseeable future!”

Hannah B.

“Cecelia was absolutely wonderful - I could tell my pup had a great day from all the pictures she sent and how well he slept afterwards - he clearly got a lot of exercise!! Would book again!”

Chris M.

About: Dogs have been my passion for 30 years. I have had all types of breeds - tiny to giant and have adopted all of my babies. I am experienced with giving special medical care and medications including injections as several of my kids have had severe illnesses. I believe there are no bad dogs, just dogs who express themselves differently. Would love to meet your four-legged family and help make them happy. My day rates are based on an 8 hr day. Rates for after 8 hrs can be discussed. I work from home and have a flexible schedule which allows me time during the day to provide the attention needed for walks and potty break. I have a fenced in area for potty breaks and playtime. Timber is in full puppy play mode and loves to share her toys and balls with our guests.

About: I’m a newly retired teacher and former principal that loves my doggies! Over the years, I’ve had so much love from my very special friends. Would love to give and get some loves from your treasured family member. I literally live in the middle of Stratham Hill Park and I love to walk. Only one “little guy” at a time…🥰 I’m loving my retirement and have lots of time and love to give. I have some scheduled exercise classes in the mornings but always home by 10:30. I’ve had so many dogs over the years. Routine visits to the vet are mandatory and walking, playing, and interacting with my friends are essential. I’m also very familiar with dogs with anxiety. One needs to approach this in a calm and careful way and watch the signs for anxiety coming on and be able to respond with love and kindness. Living right in the middle of Stratham Hill Park, I have easy access to the walking trails. Because I don’t know your dog, they will never be off leash but will be outside often during the day!! I love to walk. 🥰 I have a lovely crate IF your dog prefers this quiet space, but I will not be crating unless you ask me to. Typically my 11 year old grandson will come by after school to snuggle, play and go for a walk with me and your pup!

“Tessia was fantastic with Otter! I picked him up and he was a happy, sleepy boy! I would definitely bring him back for more daycare with Tessia.”

ANDREA J A.

About: Without exception, the dog park is always one of the best parts of my day. I've had three dogs of my own, and have been around countless other dogs, most of whom instantly become my new best friends. We just gravitate to each other, hence the fuzzy friend whisperer nickname. I have a playful, loving attitude toward every dog I meet. I am also sensitive to dogs who need a little more patience and space to ease into trusting me and respect the boundaries that they need to do that. My training style with my own dogs is focused on positive reinforcement rather than punishment. This approach translates to other dogs as well, unless their owners request differently. Your dog will be in caring, responsible hands with me. They will be loved. Vogel Emergency Vet just opened right across the street from our house, so if anything kind of emergency pops up, your baby will be a hop, skip and a jump away from the care they need. I'm self employed and work mostly from home so my schedule is quite flexible. Sometimes I’ll have drop in visits throughout the day, but if your dog is boarding with me, there will generally be someone else at home with them. They’ll rarely, if ever be left alone. I live on a small farm but also live near a road, so your dog will always be safely on a leash when we go outside for potty breaks. I have a very friendly 12 year old 45lb labradoodle named Huck to keep your baby company in the rare cases that I'm not at home. I have a "squirrel observatory" (bird feeder) right near my workspace so your dog will not only be supervised most of the time but also entertained.

About: I've taken care of my family dog, my sister's dogs and friend's dogs for over 15 years. They relied me to walk, feed, play, bathe, take them to vaccination appointments & spa appointments. I also have experience walking large dogs in local animal shelters. I am a mom of a toddler boy and I work from home most days and I am able to take walks every 3-4 hours. I have a big yard for dogs to play and I live in a safe and low traffic community. I have a large living room where the dogs have plenty of space to hang out inside the house.

About: I have grown up up with dogs my entire life. I currently have one dog now (chihuahua). I absolutely love all kinds of dogs. I will ensure your dog is taken care of the same way you do! I work from home full-time, and my wife is a stay-at-home mom, so your dog will never be left alone. There’s always someone nearby to give them attention, care, and lots of love throughout the day. Someone will always be home to care for your dog and attend to their needs. We live in a safe, quiet neighborhood with great walking routes, so you can feel confident your dog is secure, supervised, and well cared for at all times.