Dog Boarding in Little Elm

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I run and own Canine Cowboy – A cozy, kennel-free dog resort in a newly remodeled 1960s farm house. I have several years of experience handling dogs in large playgroups and I am expertly trained in dog behavior and handling. My doggie journey began as a volunteer for the SPCA of Texas where I helped train dogs basic obedience commands to help make them more adoptable. I also helped do behavior evaluations to determine the best family to fit the dogs needs. I have since moved on to a smaller local rescue and have fostered over 70 dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities in the last 4 years. I am also a member of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association.

I provide a safe, fun, and relaxing environment for furry family members. My dogs are my children and I love to spoil dogs and have fun with them!

******All new guests are required to complete a meet and greet prior to booking any boarding or daycare stays. *******

Meet and greets are conducted at my dog resort, Canine Cowboy in Aubrey, TX. Meet and greets typically take 2-3 hours and I will contact you when your dog is ready for pick up. During the meet and greet your dog will be assessed on whether or not they will be a good fit for our environment. All dogs must be spayed/neutered, not be aggressive towards other dogs or people, and up-to-date on vaccines and flea/tick prevention.

If the thought of leaving your best friend in a kennel while you vacation is enough to make you cancel your plans, welcome! You're our kind of people! We strive to make our home the next best thing to being home for your dog.

We offer all the comforts our own dogs enjoy - full house privileges, plump furniture and beds, and most importantly, lots of love and attention. A stay at Happy Campers is a social event. They will run, play, hang-out, sleep with other dogs all day and night! Your dog will get to enjoy all their primal instincts of hanging with the pack!

Dogs need physical exercise to assure their health and happiness. Physical activity and socialization help to create balanced dogs by taking away excess energy, boredom, frustration, and unwanted behavior. At Happy Campers your pet can run, play, explore, & relax with full run of the secured house yard and pool.

All of a dog's needs are met and they couldn’t be happier and content! All doggies will enjoy a cage-free environment, unless otherwise requested by pet parents. Dogs have all day fully supervised access to the back yard and swimming pool. They are free to come and go inside and out anytime to play, relax and more, taking full advantage of their Doggie Vacation time. Everyone here is 'spoiled' and we think that's the way it should be.

Don’t worry, your dog will be closely monitored to assure the activity level is comfortable and joyous! Your dog will go home tired and you’ll get to enjoy your relaxed dog with all the day’s pent up energy released! Drop your dog off before work, going on a shopping or day trip, or just for the fun of it!

If you have a “high energy” dog then without question, this is for you! These dogs especially need to be drained of all that excess energy, otherwise it may lead to unwanted behavior like chewing, destruction, and constant barking. Let us get rid of that pent-up energy for you!

If you have a “puppy”, then great! Socialization is especially important for your pup! It is very important that puppies learn proper dog play/manners and the best teacher is other dogs. Adult dogs give subtle lessons that most of us never even know are happening, but your pup is learning. Dogs are amazing!

If you have a “slower” dog, that’s great too! Slower or older dogs do great at Happy Campers too, they can take their time and explore without being bothered by other dogs!

Last minute bookings are welcome and always accommodated. Leave your Pets for a few hours or few weeks in full confidence and without worry. Pick up and drop off times are 100% flexible. I want you to leave your loved one in my care knowing that you can look forward to seeing their smiling faces upon your return. Forget the worry and stress of strict and expensive pick up times. We only allow a very small group of doggies so yours will always have lots of 1 on 1 time with us and all the playtime / lazy time they want.

This is my full-time passion and happy to say my full-time job as well.

I have a great split level open floor plan home with lots of dog pillows and space to run around crazy or enjoy a lazy day. I've been fostering and rescuing dogs for many years, allowing me to gain a great deal of experience with all types of dog personalities and those with special needs. For those that like to get out and stretch their legs or need to spend some excess energy there is great park/walking path less than a block from our house. Our neighborhood in Plano is very quiet and 90% of the neighbors are dog owners and lovers. They are top notch pet parents with well behaved and always leashed dogs. Our neighborhood is 50/50 retirees and young families. We have made the entire house extremely dog friendly with couches, pillows and beds to lounge on. Lot's of windows to let in the sun and let your dog enjoy the view. There is also plenty of rooms if your pups like to get away and chill out for a while.

My ultimate goal is to provide outstanding care for your pet(s) by keeping their routines while staying here just as in your own home. Keep your mind at ease, enjoy your vacation or be worry free at work knowing that they are being taking care of like they were part of our family. They will have free run of the house but we always enforce YOUR rules that you have trained them at home, i.e. no getting on couches, etc. We will even help continue any training that you are currently working on including potty training. We don't use crates unless you request them for your dogs needs, either for sleep or crate / potty training.

We are trained and able to administer any medications sub, inter and oral. Provide extra care with dietary needs and any other quirks. We strive to treat your pet family the same way you treat them at your home routine, sleep eating schedule, training, and exercise. We use a detailed checklist that we keep on file that includes emergency contacts, vet info, etc. We've had almost every breed of dog in our home and all are welcome! All guests are closely supervised and separated at feeding time in a friendly and non-pressured environment to help avoid food aggression and food thieves. Each dog gets a bin or bag to them where we store their toys, leashes, food and any other personal belongings, each item is labeled with the family name as well.

As you can see in the pictures, the dogs really enjoy the back yard and lower level living area in front of the fireplace on the floor, couch or pillows. They really get to enjoy themselves playing and of course the all-important naps anytime they like here. It's a true vacation for them. All dogs are always welcome to swim or stand in the pool to cool off. I always give them a good rinse and the best towel dry/doggie massage

You will receive regular updates and photos of their adventures during their stay via the Rover app/website.

All dogs must be current on their vaccines, please include a copy at drop off. Please be sure that all special instructions, vet info, emergency contacts, etc are up to date on your Rover online profile.

Our property is treated every 21 days with an all-natural, pet and human safe compound that kills all biting bugs including fleas, ticks and mosquitos and creates a barrier around the perimeter to help minimize any chances of bug bites. It is still recommended that your doggie be on some type of flea, tick and mosquito treatment.

WHAT TO BRING:

*Food and treats

*Medicine in original containers with dispensing instructions.

*Chew toys (Antlers or Kongs) that don’t pose a danger to your dog when unattended. (optional)

*Feel free to bring bedding, although we have more than enough for every guest

WHAT NOT TO BRING

*Bowls (ours are sanitized stainless steel). Please only bring a bowl if you have a special needs requirement.

*Rawhide (choking risk).

*Small stuffed animals or toys

*Updated on Mar 19*

I work in the tradeshow & convention industry and I’m on a 90-day unpaid leave until June 30th. I’m expanding my services to include walking and house sitting during this time. If you are working from home and need some quiet time for your conference calls or if you need undistracted study time for your kids - I’m happy to assist :)

I've been dog sitting for my co-workers since 2008 and they call my place auntie Satomi's. They suggested extending the service to other busy professionals and families.

I do not have a certain drop-off/pick up time frame, but please make an appointment before your visit.

My service includes text/email photos and videos, and FaceTime.

I prefer to watch dogs at my house but I can do check-ins and overnight stay depending on my schedule. I also have experience with cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, and birds.

We have been pet sitting on rover for almost four years, and we love every minute!! Abby, our beagle, has grown up with all her other buddies that we sit for. We like to treat them like it's a puppy vacation for them too! They are allowed on the furniture and have fun running in the backyard! My mom and I are a team, she stays home full time with the pups, and if she's not there I am, or my stepdad Ronnie. We separate all of the dogs for their meals, which is at 6 am and 6 pm. They also get treats during the day if they’re allowed! We’ve taken care of all different breeds and ages, from puppies to senior dogs! We love our Rover dogs!!

Studied and worked as a vet tech for 8 yrs as well as become a certified trainer. My love for dogs took me into raising and showing for many years in the AKC ring as well as field training German Shorthairs. I now have 2 "kids." Rowley my weimaraner and Roxy is a cocker spaniel. The 3 of us love welcoming new friends in our home:) we have a doggie door for free range to go in and out(that is locked at night or if I'm not home) into the well fenced 1 acre yard. Plenty of room to run and play! Its very important to me that your little baby looks at my house as their second home. Ive had many dogs come to me that had anxiety about staying and by the time they left they were happy and relaxed. Thats what I strive for is to make sure your pet is happy and having fun so they are tired when they go home but always excited to come back:-)

**We are open, available and practicing social distancing for pick up and drop off. Meet and greets can be done via Zoom**

Welcome to Buster’s Buddies!

This is a place for Buster and his Buddies to relax, play, refresh, get treats, and go on adventures!

I provide a home away from home experience. While your dogs are in our care, they’ll be part of our family. They’ll go on walks, get treats, get played with, and be interacted with as much as their hearts desire. I am flexible and realize every dog needs different care and I’ll do my best to provide it. I have owned and cared for small, medium and large dogs. Pitbulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, tea cup yorkie, toy poodles, labs and golden retrievers are some of the breeds I have owned and/or have cared for/fostered. I have experience with the youngest of pups to sweet seniors. My entire goal is for you to feel secure leaving your dog in my care.

I have a warm, cozy home with a big yard, and can provide a home away from home for your dog.

**I am home full time, have a flexible schedule. i take last minute/emergency/same day drop off’s for day care and boarding**

***ALL breeds welcome***

⚠️Any dog not picked up by 11pm will be charged for a night of boarding unless otherwise discussed.

⚠️Any dog that has fleas will be given a capstar pill and you will be charged for pill and any additional charges (flea bath, and other dogs affected by your dog)

**Buster’s Buddies is insured**

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We love dogs and are looking for ways to stay involved with dogs in our community. my wife was a volunteer at animal services in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. We have each raised dogs since we were young and enjoy being around them. My wife is currently a stay-at-home mom who takes care of our children and an author. I do work at insurance at part time. We enjoy spending time outdoors; especially when we are walking, playing with or caring for dogs.

We love pet sitting any animals (Rabbits, birds, hamster etc) and spoil them every chance we get! We have a big backyard, which is a great place for us to bring pets to socialize and play with others

We are available and willing to pet sit for you and are even willing to drive to your home to pick them up if you’re going to be spending time out of town and need somewhere trustworthy for them to stay. I understand how being away from your fur baby can leave you worried and stressed, but I can promise you that we will treat them as our own, and smother them with love and great care!

• (board) We are not require meet and greet at our home.

• crate trained

• I am a full time Rover sitter.

• We are accept last minute book

• We don't have a dog

• Children-friendly

• 24/7 service

• offer bath - $30

• Deaf-friendly

• have your pet to vaccines/flea treated before board here.

• your small pets welcome boarding here at my house (rabbit, bird, etc)

We are an animal loving family. We have two wonderful fur babies, a Great Pyrenees and a German Shepherd. Our family would love to have your precious fur babies to watch while you’re away.

Taking care of your fur babies is our priority, every fur baby gets special time and attention in a cozy welcoming home environment. They are even allowed in our pool, especially for hot Summer days. We keep you posted with lots of pictures everyday thru Rover and our Instagram page. Rest assured they will be in a very caring and loving home while you’re away. We have experience with the youngest of pups to sweet senior pups.

*FOLLOW YOUR PUPS PICTURES IN INSTAGRAM: play_awayfrom_home_sitter

**For your convenience, I also have pick up and drop off service of your pups for an additional fee.

***We also accept last minute, emergency and same day drop offs for doggy daycare and overnight stays. Meet and greets are not required for first time but are highly recommended.

*First time Rover users can use JuditR02439 at checkout for $20 off on first booking*

**We welcome dogs that are current on vaccinations and are dog friendly.

PLEASE NOTE:

I’m also available to check-in on your pets while you’re at work, business trips, vacation or holiday plans, potty breaks or the last-minute needs that happen so often in our busy lives. 30 minute check-ins include feeding time, fresh water, let them outside, cuddling and playing, in addition to updates, cleaning litter boxes, and administering medications. Can also do FaceTime while checking in on your pet.

We are a fun family of 6 that loves animals, especially dogs. We are experienced dog owners since 1992. We currently have one large dog named Roo. He is very friendly and loves other dogs. Our home is very welcoming and your dogs will fit right in. We have a two story home with a fenced backyard for the dogs to run around and play. Someone is home most of the time to take care of the dogs and play with them. We can also take them on walks. You won't have to worry about them getting lonely while you are away. Our goal is to make sure your dogs feel right at home. They will be well taken care of, so you can have a worry free vacation.

Update! Hello everyone! My husband and I are moving into our first home in Plano May 22nd. Which means I unfortunately will no longer be able to serve the Dallas area in walks and drop ins.

I will miss our Dallas clients very much!! I am still available for house sitting, and would love to still see your pups for boarding.

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Hi there! I'm Nikki and I am the owner of Ozzie the Aussie - a 7 y/o high energy Miniature Australian Shepherd and Domino, a 1 y/o month equally energetic Toy Aussie. I've had dogs all my life and have trained each one of my furry family members.

I have years experience pet sitting - ranging between a 10 pound Yorkie - 150 pound French Mastiff. Puppies to elderly dogs and cats I've done it. Even hedgehogs!

I enjoy walking and playing with all types of dogs. If you need someone to run you dog, I'm your girl. I Need a little extra love? That's me!!

Walking is included if I'm hosting or sitting. I offer intermittent dog walking services sans stay, if needed. I am unable to offer longterm walking, as my work schedule does not permit. But I can schedule one-offs ahead of time!

Now the not so fun stuff:

- I request to have fully potty-trained doggies, no potty pads.

- If you have to pick up your pup late, no problem. But I do charge a $10 fee for pickups after 7pm. I'm a grandma and go to bed by 930 :)

Looking forward to meeting you and your furbaby :)