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Barbara N.

Centennial, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
526 reviews
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47 Yrs.Exp. SeniorPuppyFriendly

Pet care experience

47 Years Experience Caring For Dogs. A FLAT home for SENIORS, PUPPIES, and the MEDICALLY CHALLENGED. Over the last 47 years, my family and I have had many different pets in America and abroad: dogs and cats, horses, dairy goats, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens, and even rabbits. Nowadays I work from home so I am here with your pups almost all of the time. EMERGENCIES: Last minute emergencies happen. We don't like emergencies or last minute changes in our well laid plans, but that is a part of life. With last minute emergency requests, because there is no time for a Meet and Greet, I can only accept dogs that are fully vaccinated including Bordetella. Please contact me and I usually am flexible enough to accommodate your last minute dog boarding needs. HOURS OF OPERATION: My Hours for drop offs, pick ups, and Meet and Greets (which are by specific appointment times) begin at 8 am and end by 9 pm. Meet and Greets are normally held between 5 pm - 8 pm, Mon - Fri. They can last up to 20 minutes, and are also by specific appointment times. Your punctuality is appreciated. Thank you:) FAMILY COURTESIES: I am sometimes asked if guest pups can be dropped off at 5 am or 6 am and picked up as late as 11:30 pm at night because of either early morning or late night flights. The answer is "no". Please add an extra day to your booking request or ask a friend to pick up your pup in your place at a reasonable hour by appointment. Early or late guests, of any type, set off every dog barking within my home as they are protectors, and there is something "magical" about that front door, knocking on the front door, or ringing the doorbell. Very early morning barking and very late night barking wakes up my entire household who are employed outside the home or going to school. Please, be courteous to my family. Thank you:) PUPPIES: Yes! Who doesn't love puppies! I will take puppies under six months of age (dogs under one year of age according to Rover are charged puppy rates). See my boarding fees for puppies. They must be neutered or spayed if old enough, not in heat, crate trained, and up to date on all of their shots including Bordetella or kennel cough if old enough for the oral vaccine. CANINE SURGICAL RECOVERY: I am not a Veterinarian nor a rehabilitation center, but I do accept and care for special needs dogs which require multiple medications, specialty mixed foods, and recovering surgical canine patients. My daily boarding rate is cost adjusted upwards to $80 per day (Rover adjusts this) for the extra time, labor and physical strength that extensive orthopedic surgery recovery care requires, as in a recent guest that was 8 weeks out from spinal surgery and weighed 50 lbs. Our flat home is excellent for senior dogs (or those with hip dysplasia, limping issues, arthritis, or are blind, or blind as well as deaf) as we have no stairs for them to climb in our ranch home. There are only two steps to navigate out to the huge backyard. We have also been a (human) medical home for many years, so medications or eye drops needed for your pet, or conditions which they have, are matters routinely addressed with care and compassion here. I work from home and the care of the dogs is integrated into my daily routine and life. I am home almost all of the time. The dogs are cared for as if they were my own. They enjoy playing in my huge, fenced, back yard where they are able to go outside many times during the day and evening. They go where I go. The elderly and fragile dogs are separated from the normal energy and larger dogs. This is what I do full time. I am seeing to your pup's needs 24/7. The dogs and I have a great time being together.

Reviews

Sydney S.
Dog Boarding • Feb 20, 2024
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barbara is nothing short of a saint! i needed someone to watch my senior lab last minute due to a leg injury, and he just needed a place to rest. barbara was so calm and positive the whole phone call. Bubby is my first dog and my best friend and him coming to the end of his life has been painful in a way i could never explain, but she made me feel hopeful. not only while he stayed with her, but even before and after giving me recommendations on how to accommodate his new elderly lifestyle. i got pictures every day of my boy having so much fun and mingling with other dogs :) i’d give her 100 stars if i could, she went above and beyond. barbara cares deeply and you can feel it. thank you for taking care of Bubby! 🫶🏻

Monica Petraglia B.
Dog Boarding • Feb 19, 2024
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Barbara is our absolute go to for watching our puppy. I love that she sends pictures and is very thorough when checking him in. And although she does not let you in the house due to Covid concerns, she has a lovely book to show you all of the pictures of the inside. Disco is always exhausted and happy after being at Barbara’s!!

Nancy A.
Dog Boarding • Feb 14, 2024
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Barbara was very detail oriented which made me feel very comfortable. Plus, she sent a lot of pictures of my fur baby!

Tenzin W.
Dog Boarding • Jan 26, 2024
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This was our second time going through Barbara. She’s very organized and professional. She took really good care of pema and also sent daily updates. I am glad we finally found someone we can trust. Thank you so much Barbara!

About Barbara N.

Communication

253 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

47 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The dogs are divided up into different safe spaces for large and small dogs, fragile and senior dogs. I have a huge backyard for the large and healthy ones and a smaller yard for the little dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara N. would like to know about your pet

- Are they escape artists? As in fence jumpers or diggers that could go over or under my tall fence? If so, they must be crate trained. - Do they hide and not come when called? If so, I am sorry, but I cannot board them. - Do they howl and/or bark non-stop when left alone for even a few minutes? If so, I am sorry, but I cannot board them. My neighbors will not tolerate constant barking or howling. - Are they on Prozac or other medications for high anxiety issues? - Is your dog recovering from surgery? How many weeks out? Extra fees apply for the extra level of care that will be required. We will need to discuss and agree upon the extra fees before confirming the boarding request. - I would like to know if your dog is comfortable with teenagers and other dogs? - What things upset them? - Are there any health issues or medicines that they need to take? - Are they food aggressive and/or aggressive with other dogs? - Has the dog ever bitten anyone? - Crate-trained pets should come with their crate and their blanket(s) so that they can have a comfortable space whenever I am out of the house. ***** Extra fees apply for certain elevated levels of care. ***** All dogs must be completely house trained, except puppies, spayed or neutered, and up to date on their shots including bordetella for kennel cough. ***** I do not accept the following dog breeds: Beagles, Blue Heeler, Bluetick Coonhound Mixes, Italian Greyhound, Greyhound, Pomeranian, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, American Bully, Pit bull-bull Terrier, Pit bull mixes which includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Coon Hounds, and Spanish Mastiff. ***** I do not accept dogs that have high anxiety, high separation anxiety, are on the animal equivalent of Prozac or the like, or bark or howl loudly and constantly.

A typical day

I live on an acre in a country setting within the City of Centennial. My other "backyard" is practically Cherry Creek State Park. The dogs love to run freely and safely in my huge fenced backyard. Each dog is loved on, belly rubbed, played with, thrown balls to go fetch with and generally given loads of attention. Since my home is a flat ranch style, I cater to many senior dogs and medically challenged dogs that prefer doing their own thing at their own pace in our huge backyard.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$49per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$33per day

Barbara can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

I take care of dogs full time and I am home most of the time. My hours are 8 am - 9 pm for drop offs and pick ups seven days a week. I function by appointment only for Meet and Greets, drop offs and pick ups. Appointments only allows me personal time.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 3 hours ago
Barbara can host up to 4 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Barbara N.

Communication

253 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

47 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The dogs are divided up into different safe spaces for large and small dogs, fragile and senior dogs. I have a huge backyard for the large and healthy ones and a smaller yard for the little dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara N. would like to know about your pet

- Are they escape artists? As in fence jumpers or diggers that could go over or under my tall fence? If so, they must be crate trained. - Do they hide and not come when called? If so, I am sorry, but I cannot board them. - Do they howl and/or bark non-stop when left alone for even a few minutes? If so, I am sorry, but I cannot board them. My neighbors will not tolerate constant barking or howling. - Are they on Prozac or other medications for high anxiety issues? - Is your dog recovering from surgery? How many weeks out? Extra fees apply for the extra level of care that will be required. We will need to discuss and agree upon the extra fees before confirming the boarding request. - I would like to know if your dog is comfortable with teenagers and other dogs? - What things upset them? - Are there any health issues or medicines that they need to take? - Are they food aggressive and/or aggressive with other dogs? - Has the dog ever bitten anyone? - Crate-trained pets should come with their crate and their blanket(s) so that they can have a comfortable space whenever I am out of the house. ***** Extra fees apply for certain elevated levels of care. ***** All dogs must be completely house trained, except puppies, spayed or neutered, and up to date on their shots including bordetella for kennel cough. ***** I do not accept the following dog breeds: Beagles, Blue Heeler, Bluetick Coonhound Mixes, Italian Greyhound, Greyhound, Pomeranian, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, American Bully, Pit bull-bull Terrier, Pit bull mixes which includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Coon Hounds, and Spanish Mastiff. ***** I do not accept dogs that have high anxiety, high separation anxiety, are on the animal equivalent of Prozac or the like, or bark or howl loudly and constantly.

A typical day

I live on an acre in a country setting within the City of Centennial. My other "backyard" is practically Cherry Creek State Park. The dogs love to run freely and safely in my huge fenced backyard. Each dog is loved on, belly rubbed, played with, thrown balls to go fetch with and generally given loads of attention. Since my home is a flat ranch style, I cater to many senior dogs and medically challenged dogs that prefer doing their own thing at their own pace in our huge backyard.

Location

Centennial, CO

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Barbara N.

Centennial, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
526 reviews