Dog Boarding in Marstons Mills

“Excellent care!”

“Maria was wonderful! Very communicative. A beautiful fenced in yard and two lovely dogs who quickly became my dogs best friends. I think he may have had the best day of his life. ?”

“Leo and Luna had a great stay with Marc! At our meet and greet beforehand, they loved playing with Marc’s dog Archie, and it looks like that continued throughout the visit! Marc sent plenty of cute pictures and it was clear they were relaxed and happy when we picked them up. Highly recommend!”

“Leah was AMAZING, Buddy had so much fun! She clearly loves her dogs and treated Buddy like part of the family. Will absolutely book her again!”

“Alyne watched my 1yr 3mo old Boston Terrier, “Bōdie, while I was away for 6 days. Our meet and greet was smooth and easy. Alyne is a very calming personality and Bōdie took to her immediately as he did with her Dog Bruce. It all seemed like a good fit which was relieving since Bōdie has some challenges with anxiety. I felt lucky that we found a match. I dropped Bōdie off on a Saturday afternoon and went to Boston for a flight out early the next morning. I got a text from Alyne that Bōdie was not doing well. He was nervous, and agitated. He lunged at Alyne’s mom and it was difficult to introduce him to her boyfriend. Bōdie was not adjusting well. Yet I was about to board a plane to Arizona in 20 minutes. I was so concerned and upset for my dog at that time. I had to figure out the best thing to do on the fly. I started texting with my dog trainer who really calmed me down and gave instructions to handle Bōdie’s stress. I copied and pasted everything the trainer said to Alyne. Then I introduced them to each other on a text string in case Alyne needed any support from Emma during the time I was away and unavailable. All I could do was let go and trust that Alyne would care for Bōdie in a compassionate way even though he was presenting a challenge. I asked her to please understand Bōdie was scared and have understanding. I was really worried but had to try to let it go so it would not ruin my trip. Alyne would send me occasional updates on Bodie’s progress which was often not so good. Alyne let me know that since Bōdie had some bad behaviors she would have to crate him to de stimulate him. “If he is being aggressive I will have to keep him in the crate”. I totally understood Alyne’s position and told her that I agreed with her point of view. I was apologetic yet also worried for my dog. So, this situation was not a good one. But here is what I want to tell you, my assessment of Alyne was that she was calm, compassionate, and accountable. For this reason I decided that she would do the best that she could given his anxiety. She was forthright in informing me that she would have to limit his exposure to others if he misbehaved. But I could also tell that she was mindful that he was a scared puppy and she did not seem to hold that against him. She made sure he had play time with other dogs that he got along with. And she administered a prescription ointment to a skin condition that he had over his eye which was unrelated to the visit. The skin condition was improved when I came back. She made sure he had exercise, was fed properly etc. During the visit, Alyne indicated that Bōdie would likely not be welcomed back for future visits, which I understood fully. I did pick him up 18 hours earlier than scheduled to make it easier for her and did not ask for any refund for the final day which she deserved for her trouble. When I did pick him up last night, he was very skittish and over stimulated. I put him in his crate in the car where he calmed down. Then I talked with Alyne for a good 20 mins and she told me of her experiences and observation of Bōdie over the past five days. I got great feedback from Alyne that I will use with my trainer in future sessions. I saw where and how she isolated Bōdie and it is exactly what a I would have done if I were in her position. At the end. Alyne even mentioned that it might be possible to just have Bōdie come for occasional day-care-only sessions to help him desensitize more gradually. (Perhaps she saw a possibility for him after all?) It may have just been a case of too-much-too-soon. This revealed to me Alyne’s true level of compassion for dogs in general. It told me that she was not ruffled easily and understood Bodie’s plight. I was amazed as I drove away with the impression that she would be open to a day care session with him in the future, given the right circumstances. I took Bōdie home. He was skittish and jumpy. He pulled on the leash and growled. But I sat him on the bed and gave him treats every time he looked in my eyes. And he calmed down. Then I took him in the shower and he simply melted into me and relaxed under the warm water. He was home. Today he is back to minding and being a happy puppy. I can see that he will need a little bit of training reinforcement but that is to be expected and all is well. This was a situation that, with different people, could have been a disaster. But because Alyne and I were both willing to work together and we understood each other’s position, we each did what we could do to make the best of the situation. We each tried to make it easier for the other, it ended up with a positive outcome. There is one thing that I wish Alyne would have done. And that is just to let me know: “I got this” , “he will be ok, I will just have to isolate him at times and this will work out.” It would have been really helpful if she would have reassured me that, though there were difficulties, she would handle it and that she would be accountable to keep my puppy well. I needed that from her. It is for that reason that my rating for Alyne is 4.5 on the scale of 5. But since a .5 score is not calibrated into this system I would have to judge her closer to the 5. As it was, I got the reassurance from Bodie’s trainer who was also at an airport headed to another state. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend Alyne as a possible go-to care for your dog when you are away. Even though she might not actually say it, she “is” accountable to do her job for you and your beloved pet. Alyne is also straight forward and will tell it to you like it is. But that is a good thing because you will always know where she stands. Her communication is clear. Another thing : Bōdie came home clean. He smelled good. The shower was not because he needed it, it was to calm him down. All of his belongings were returned in the same condition as they were. No dirty leash or collar etc. I just had to clean out one ear! Lol. Alyne said that one of his toys was lost and she looked for it but couldn’t find it. It was no big deal to me. I barely remembered what it was. Go ahead, make the appointment with her. Even if there is a challenge, it will work out, if you work together.”

“Julia is wonderful with our 3 dogs! As a busy first responder my schedule is always changing last second and Julia has been extremely flexible and reliable during those times .”

“Our pup, Kipper recently stayed with Ellen and Scooby for two weeks. From the first time we met Ellen, we were confident Kipper would be well looked after in a caring environment. Ellen sent regular photos and updates while we were away. Kipper was very happy and relaxed when we picked him up and seemed very comfortable with Ellen.”

“Caroline was fantastic. She was able to watch my dog last minute the same day I asked her. She sent photo updates throughout the visit and took excellent care of Tucker. I will be using her again!”

“Stephanie and Zach lived up to all the previous reviews I read. I was really nervous leaving my puppy for the first time with people I didn’t know; however, from the meet and greet, to drop off, to pick up and everything in between, Stephanie and Zach alleviated every bit concern I could have had. I got daily pictures and videos from my puppy’s stay at their home…I know he had a blast with them and their dogs. I will definitely be leaving my pup with them again.”

“Eric McDevitt is one of the most loyal and compassionate people I know. For over 13 years, I have entrusted him with the overnight care of my own dog, Nyla, who can be somewhat challenging as she can be fear aggressive nature towards other dogs. He is my emergency contact for my dog and I trust him without question. I am not alone; Eric provides walks and overnight care to other dogs in the area, and he strives to make sure his own dog Sandy has the BEST dog life, ensuring a great healthy diet and plenty of exercise. He is knowledgeably about both human and pet medical first response and maintains a calm demeanor when the situation warrants. It is without any reservation that I highly recommend him to be part of your organization.”

“Mary, Dave, and Scout welcomed our dog and took such good care of him! He cuddled on the couch, went on lots of walks, ate better than at home, and they sent text updates regularly. Doolin will definitely be back to this “second home!” Thanks so much for the exceptional care.”

“David and Mary are outstanding! We are so grateful to have found them. Kara and Shelly were walked much and we were updated with pictures. Kara is high anxiety; Mary and David took her on lots of walks and took the time to figure out what worked best for her. Mary asked the the appropriate questions and was always reassuring that the dogs were all getting along well. Our flights were delayed a day coming home and Mary and Dave were so accommodating as well as gracious about taking the dogs on extra walks before pick up so they would be tired for us to get rest when we got home with them which was so fantastic and thoughtful. I highly recommend Dave and Mary!”

“This was our sixteen year old pup Maisie's first stay with Sherrie. The entire experience was absolutely great for everyone. Sherrie is an amazing host and a total professional. She truly exceeded expectations at every step. Our beginning inquiry questions were answered quickly. She couldn't have been more flexible or accommodating when cheduling/rescheduling drop off and pickup. Of course, most importantly, she sent us many updates and videos throughout the stay. This was not only reassuring and comforting, but also very entertaining. We've never had such an insight into what Maisie does when we're apart. After sixteen years, we've been fortunate to have several lovely dog sitters. Sherrie is by far the cream of the crop. We hope Maisie stays healthy and that she can stay with Sherrie again.”

“Peter gave our doggo a weekend of walks, trips to the beach and snuggles. It was heaven! Our pup didn’t want to leave! Peter’s dog Snoopy was also an excellent host. Our dogs got along like they were best friends! I cannot recommend Peter enough.”

“Lisa is the most loving caring happy-go-lucky caregiver to my pup Tela. Tela was comfy and made herself at home. Lisa sent pictures and messages while we were away to ease our minds and hearts missing our girl. I highly recommend Lisa, she sure was a great find for us and our baby Tela”

“Nikolle was great and treated our pup very well”

“Julia is the best dog sitter you could ask for! She is reliable, responsible, and has the biggest heart for animals. Julia loves to take our dogs on long walks down to the beach and treats them like they are her own. She will also send amazing pictures and updates whenever we ask. Her dog, Melby, is the cutest old man who gets along very well with other dogs! Totally recommend Julia for all your dog sitting needs!”

“Archie loved Sara and her family. He isn’t the easiest dog but Sara met his needs and found a way so that all were safe and happy for his 6 nights away from home. He came home calm and happy! We would 100% use Sara again! Thanks so much!”

“Catlin is incredible, she put Morgan at ease and pampered him. I know that he enjoyed his stay with her from the pictures she sent. I would give her 10 stars if I could, for the services that she did. I'm recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you Catlin”

“Mike and his family were great. We left our very active pup with them for four days. Abe loved running in the back yard ( which is fenced in and huge) and playing with the other dogs. The communication with Mike was efficient and responsive and he sent daily pictures of Abe. We would definitely recommend Mike and will certainly use him again in the future.”