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Candace D.

Northwest, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews
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Friendly & Fun Dog Lover

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Candace and my husband's name is Mike. We have two little ones, our son Harry who is 2 years old and our daughter Charlie who is 1 yr old. We also have a Goldendoodle pup named Penny who is sweet as can be! She is 10 years old and LOVES meeting and playing with pups of all ages, sizes, and breeds. She is sure to be a great companion to your pet while you are away! We have been caring for our friend's and families' pets regularly for several years. We would love to have the opportunity to provide a home-away-from-home for your fur baby and/or help with one of our other services such as: pick up/drop off, walks around the neighborhood, etc. Whatever you are looking for, you can take comfort in knowing that your pup is safe, cared for, and enjoying a fun filled day of walks, treats (if allowed), plentiful toys, and a loving home! We look forward to the opportunity of taking care of your pet and know that they will have a fun-filled and pampered stay at The Barkley Retreat!

Reviews

Kim L.
Dog Boarding • Jul 03, 2023
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Our pup had a great time with Candace and her family. I always worry when we leave him because he is a senior dog and can have difficulty adjusting. Candace was kind and communicated well with us. Our pup had fun and came back to us relaxed. We will utilize Candace when we need pet care again.

L. C.
Dog Boarding • Jun 28, 2023
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The dogs are happy and back to normal. This is the 3rd stay. Everything went well for each stay.

L. C.
Dog Boarding • Dec 18, 2022
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Thank you, Candace. The boys were well taken care of, happy and no issue at all. The communication is also good.

Rebecca K.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 11, 2022
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Candace did an amazing job taking care of my dog! She kept me updated with pictures and reports of all of her drop ins. I will definitely be using her services again in the future!

About Candace D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Our home (3,200 sq ft) offers spacious rooms and spaces to play in. We have dog beds, extra leashes, grain-free treats, and many dog toys! When we are away, we will close doors to the bedrooms, but the rest of the house will be full reign for the doggies! We have a nice open backyard, however since it isn't fenced in, we would not have the pups play unsupervised or without a long leash. Our neighborhood also has gorgeous trails, a lake, and walking paths to take your pet out on long scenic walks! For night time sleeping, your pup is welcome to sleep in any room/bed of the house. Some additional notes: We have experience with basic training, leash pullers, dietary demands, post-surgery recovery, and oral medication administration.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Candace D. would like to know about your pet

Our preference are lower energy breed dogs since we have two little ones at home, but we are open to watching higher energy dogs if they are well behaved!

A typical day

We love to go for walks around Lake Lynn and play fetch in the backyard! We are lucky to live so close to the lake and hiking trails!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Candace can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Crate-trained dogs only

Candace can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

My husband and I both work from home M-Fri full time but have flexible work schedules. With this schedule, we can ensure that your pup is never unattended longer than 1 hour at a time!

About Candace D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Our home (3,200 sq ft) offers spacious rooms and spaces to play in. We have dog beds, extra leashes, grain-free treats, and many dog toys! When we are away, we will close doors to the bedrooms, but the rest of the house will be full reign for the doggies! We have a nice open backyard, however since it isn't fenced in, we would not have the pups play unsupervised or without a long leash. Our neighborhood also has gorgeous trails, a lake, and walking paths to take your pet out on long scenic walks! For night time sleeping, your pup is welcome to sleep in any room/bed of the house. Some additional notes: We have experience with basic training, leash pullers, dietary demands, post-surgery recovery, and oral medication administration.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Candace D. would like to know about your pet

Our preference are lower energy breed dogs since we have two little ones at home, but we are open to watching higher energy dogs if they are well behaved!

A typical day

We love to go for walks around Lake Lynn and play fetch in the backyard! We are lucky to live so close to the lake and hiking trails!

Location

Raleigh, NC

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Candace D.

Northwest, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•15 reviews