100+ 5-Star Rover Reviews, 100+ 5-Star Google Reviews & Getting Even Better!! Please place your dog(s) in the care of the #1 Host on the Mountain! CLEAN HOME, HEATED TILE FLOORS, FIREPLACE, COMFY & COZY, CALM & LOVING ATMOSPHERE... OH, AND TONS OF TREATS! Pet sitting Requirements for a happy and safe experience. No Exceptions to below: #1 Vaccinations must be current & to include Bordetella aka Kennel Cough; and on some form of flea & tick program; #2 MUST BE CRATE TRAINED. All dogs will be crated at night for their safety. If you haven't crated in a while we suggest that you give your dog a refresher course; #3 MUST BE POTTY-TRAINED. Includes excited/submissive peeing (unless its a young puppy less than 4 months old), incontinence nor marking. Unfortunately, we cannot make any acceptions; #4 Social with other humans & dogs. NO BITERS, REACTIVITY OR AGGRESSION. We have our own dogs & host more that one guest dog. This must be ok with you. All dogs must get along together as we are a free roam environment; #5 We can not take dogs with any form of anxiety. Since we are a free roam environment we MUST be sure that your dog is naturally well-adjusted or BALANCED when you are not present. This is to avoid any fighting amongst dogs, barking, whining, incurring injuries due to breaking out of crate, and/or biting of handlers. A calm dog is a mentally healthy dog and a much better fit; #6 Meet n' Greet. & 1/2 Daycare Trial. Special arrangements can be made for out of towners. NEW NEWS: We have been making things happen. Check it out: 1. June/2025: New home/facility being built with lots more room to play and explore. 2. July/2022: 1 acre will be completely fenced in. More outdoor space to enjoy. 3. Fall/2020: An enormous 1500 sq foot indoor doggie playroom with all the bells & whistles. Comfort cots, puppy play pens, toys, tv, training area. 4. Spring/2019: Added an Agility Course to "get that energy out" by exercising your dog's mind n body to hop through, jump over, go under and cross over to stimulate their minds. 5. Fall/2018: Installed a 20x40x6 ft secure outdoor exercise pen for your dog to run around and catch some rays or sit under a shade tree, watch nature and enjoy the breeze. For PET SITTING scroll down to below. TRAINING INFO: Live easy with you dog and free yourself of any stress and embarrassment. Want to stop common problems like pulling on leash, counter surfing, licking dishes in the dishwasher, jumping on guests, rushing the door when the doorbell rings, lunging at other dogs while out and about, etc. Teach your dog obedience with on or off leash training. I've trained under ABC's of Dog Training in FL for obedience as well as Beth Bradley, NJ, Larry Krohn, PakMasters, TN, Ed Pribyliski, NJ & dog trainer to the Stars Richard Heinz, The Miami Dog Whisperer, Miami, FL. So, if you are having these issues or if you've added a new addition to your family or thinking about doing so start their new life right with proper training. It's so nice to bring your mannered dog with you any where you go & be complimented on how well they behaved. Get them trained while you're on vacation. If interested, please contact me for details. I'll be glad to help. Other Services: I don't know about most but for me my dogs are PRICELESS! They are the children I never got a chance to have. Seeing a low rate on this site can be very appealing but I always wonder what the trade off is....what's the risk I place my dogs in to save the few bucks? Let's take for example our fee for an adult for an pet sitting stay. It comes out to be only $1.95/hour with 24 hour supervision (including cameras) & stimulating activity and socialization with other dogs in an environment where they roam throughout the first floor and new play room. So I ask you what do you RISK by choosing an even CHEAPER price vs. a FAIR price for your peace of mind? Leaving your dog in someone's care requires more than them just "liking" dogs. That person SHOULD BE QUALIFIED SO THAT YOU DO HAVE PIECE OF MIND. Consider these points when placing value on our services vs. everyone else: 1. Do they have insurance if your dog gets sick or hurt while you are away? We do. It was important for me to buy Rover Insurance to protect all my guests. 2. Do they have a vast amount of experience caring & handling dogs? We do. Over 45 years. 3. Have they handled a dog in an emergency crisis? We have and the dog survived the medical emergency. 4. Does that party understand how a dog typically thinks? I do, I am a seasoned Trainer in Obedience & Aggression. 5. Could they protect your dog while on a walk if they encountered a threatening animal? We certainly could. 6. What will they be doing to keep your dog engaged while you are gone? We'll be working on socialization skills, brain games, practicing manners and touch sensitivity. 6. Do they live in a calm environment? We do, ours is drama-free and so is the block we live on. 7. Do they have reliable transportation? We do. 8. Is the area clean (free of odor, fleas & ticks)? We maintain a very clean home. This is not my hobby nor a way to make an occasionally extra buck. This is my full time profession. I reinvest in myself for the good of my clients by: Going to continued educational industry seminars; Joining industry groups and; Practicing what I've been taught. Adding that to being Ranked & Rated # 1 in Milford with over 100 positive Rover reviews and over 60 on Google by our peers and with the number of excellent, real client testimonials I really believe it's what sets me far apart from others. So with that I thank you for considering us to care for your dog(s). Services & Rates: All Services below include Rover's Protection Package Visit link for details. https://www.rover.com/insurance/ Puppy Rate (1 yr or less) +$5 to any service - Puppies require more supervision, more bathroom breaks, cleaning up of accidents, classes in manners, more entertainment and will have crying bouts at bedtime. When they have accidents it will require washing their bedding & cleaning areas around the home with cleaning products, towel usage and laundering per incident. Overnight Stay In My Home Adult Rate. See above about puppies. $50 per overnight ($2.08/hr. 24 hr stay starts from time of scheduled Drop Off) $45 per Additional Dog Rate Holiday Rate Adult Dog, Add $5 per day (Applies 2 days before any Holiday, the Holiday itself and 2 days after any Holiday) Day Care In My Home Adult Rate: (See note above about puppies) Full Day: $40 (from 4 hrs up to 8 hrs) $20 Full Day Additional Dog Rste Holiday Rate: Add $5 (see when Holiday Rates apply above) ½ Day Daycare: $32 (4 hrs or less) ½ Day Additional Dog: 10% discount Holiday Rate Adult Dog: Add $5 (Applies 2 days before any Holiday, the Holiday itself and 2 days after any Holiday) LATE FEES: $10 per hour. We schedule every 15 mins and need to settle in each visitor not to mention others may need to be somewhere ASAP so please for all reasons be on time for drop offs & pick ups. Thanks for that. Drop-Ins Adult Rate: (See above note regarding puppies) Traveling to your home to either Walk and/or Feed, Play and Clean Up any accidents. (10 mile radius from my home in Hawley) $25 per visit 10% discount Additional Dog Rate Holiday Rate: Add $5 (Applies 2 days before any Holiday, the Holiday itself and 2 days after any Holiday) Overnight Stay in Your Home Adult Rate: (See note regarding puppies) $175 per overnight (12 hr stay starts from time of Arrival) $25 per Additional Dog Rate $180 Holiday Rate Adult Dog (Applies 2 days before any Holiday, the Holiday itself and 2 days after any Holiday) Bath, Brush & Blow: $50 We love & host all breeds but Rotties & bully breeds steal our hearts. They get such a bad rap & that prejudice will change the more we in the dog world continue to educated people how wonderful they truly are. Sitter's Beliefs & Practices I have a soft spot for all creatures but my love for dogs wins hands down. Dogs have feelings & are smart. For all the love that dogs give they should never suffer-- not one day in their lives. There is something about dogs that makes me melt-- maybe its their innocence, their vulnerability, their loyalty despite how they've been treated or their forgiveness...maybe its all of it? I don't see them as dogs I see them as children who have a hard time communicating. Dogs need to be respected, understood & taken care of. They didn't select their owners or living conditions. We all have a responsibility to keep them safe, raise them right & keep them with us until God decides its time for them to go to Heaven. If you can't do these things for them then don't own one! I am Pro Adoption. We support the efforts of Mountain Rottie Rescue & Labs4Rescue, (L4R), Hudson Valley Rottie Rescue to name a few. I am active on Facebook when helping to place dogs & have been successful with the help of groups we know. Visit & LIKE US on Facebook Dog Gone Happy Milford, Pa to view past clients. Why I love dog sitting... I have been a dog lover my whole life. I can't bare to see an animal of any kind let alone dogs get hurt or deliberately abused. I am all about providing a safe sanctuary for them & to provide love whether they are ours or not. I am here to build trust & provide a wonderful experience so that they are eager to come back & stay again & again. DOG TRAINING: I'm a seasoned Dog Trainer. I earned my title under the tutelage of my first mentor, John Toutloff, owner of ABC's of Dog Training, North Lauderdale, Fla. Working with dogs who have obedience & aggression issues are most of who I train and I keep seeking out more mentors. PET SITTING: We've cared for all sorts of dogs--from young to old, feisty to feeble, those who are on special diets and even those who avoid taking their medication (yes, we can administer their injections too). My Pups: A super sweet, all love, 19 month old male Rottie who has never had a bad encounter with any dog or human, a 3 yr old adopted male Rottie who is a 100% lap dog, an adopted 7 year old female Rottie with spring in her step and a 13 yr old, beautifully balanced female Yellow Labrador/Golden (Goldador). They are not yard dogs. They are trained but seriously SPOILED!!! Purina Proplan, raw foods, homemade chicken soup & vitamins, morning massages (zen time) & monthly baths all to keep them strong & afford them a chance to live a long, happy & comfortable life. All are very well adjusted. They have the freedom to roam anywhere in our home & they walk off-leas. They love to go bye-bye in our Designated Doggie SUV. ACCOMMODATIONS: My home is large & can accommodate up to 10 additional guests. Please be sure this is OK with you. We live on 2 acres off a private road whwre a good portion is fenced in so there is lots of space to walk & run. About Meet & Greets: Objective: To determine if a good fit. A proper introduction is key to success. Please schedule a date & time at least a few days prior to your pup's stay. Typically speaking we have a 99% success rate, however there are times when pups (or their human parents) are not a good match with our pups or practices. Out of town? We can accept your dog without a Meet & Greet, however if your dog does not gel well your dog will be kept in a sectioned off area of my home, typically the kitchen. After you depart & things quiet down again we will re-attempt a formal introduction outside & go for another pack walk & that most often does the trick. If this does not work I will make a determination whether to continue working with your pup on socialization skills or ultimately keep them sectioned off in the kitchen with me for the remainder of their stay.) SOCIALIZATION: Must be well socialized with other dogs and people. *Note: Socialization is the best practice for their well-being. It is especially important for successful Meet & Greets. The best way to socialize is taking them on walks with rotating partners one introduction at a time. This will help them immensely when being hosted.