Christy T.
Christy T.
Contact for Boarding
from $65 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
fenced yard, comfort, woods walks
UPDATE 9/26: Hi everyone, i'm resuming dog boarding/sitting/hiking after back-to-back big surgeries for my dog, and then me! We are doing well now. I'm an animal lover who now exclusively cares for dogs in my home. I have a fenced backyard, am about 5 minutes from interstate 93 and have a family that loves dogs. I take my own dog (12 yr old golden retriever mix) for different hikes/walks in the woods nearby around an hour every day (sometimes shorter or longer depending on the visiting dog/s); these walks are definitely a highlight for our doggy visitors. I will take yours too if he/she is good on a leash or possibly if he/she sticks very close by and responds well to commands off-leash (and if larger, in addition to not pulling, doesn't need assistance in and out of a vehicle). I have had dogs living in my home since I was born, and to me dogs are family. I understand how difficult it can be to trust someone you don't know with your "baby". Your fur baby's safety and welfare are my utmost concern! Hopefully my 100% positive reviews and the many photos I included which portray the love and comfort, backyard fun, and woods walks/hikes that your dog will enjoy when staying with me will help reassure you! My golden mix boy is still playful at 12 and will play with younger dogs intermittently but knows when to leave older dogs alone. He is older, so dogs who need to play constantly wouldn't be a good match for him. However, I often board dogs with more energy who like to play with each other. I usually only board up to two dogs besides mine at a time, so your dog will get plenty of human attention and also have a doggy companion or two. (Occasionally, board 3 or possibly 4 a night or two of overlap if it is a busy vacation week and they're mostly my regular dogs that I know well who along with other dogs well) Five dogs at any time (including mine and any doggy daycare dog) is my max at busier times and I would have to know 4/5 dogs well already. Doggy dynamics are important to me. note: I do most of my business off-Rover and by word of mouth, so don't show as many reviews/repeat customers as some and Rover’s “star sitters” are those that Rover makes more money off of because they stay on the app and show more repeat customers through it.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Christy took our girl luna over night. Luna had the best time. Christy sent pictures of luna enjoying herself. She was loved on and very well taken care of. Lunas never been apart from us so this was her first sleepover. I could feel the love that Christy has for all dogs the moment i met her. Her place is set up perfectly for new friends to feel safe and loved. Luna was exhausted when we picked her up. I cannot thank Christy enough for being so kind and loving for our girl. She makes sure you feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She is amazing and i would definitely recommend her for taking your pup even for a day visit. Thank again Christy you helped us out tremendously. we were able to enjoy the event we had to attend and not stress or worry about luna. Will definitely have you take luna again if and when we need you. Thank you again ❤️❤️❤️
Christy made our older miniature poodle comfortable and helped her enjoy her weekend. We are so grateful to her. She showed real positivity and thoughtfulness with Talley. Thank you, Christy!
Our lab mix Dolly spent a few nights with Christy, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Christy sent many photos of Dolly playing, hiking, resting, and enjoying her time there. We'll definitely reach out to Christy again the next time!
Christy was wonderful, and my dog (Alice) absolutely adored her! Christy is communicative, friendly, and has an obvious love for the dogs in her care -- Alice will definitely be back!!
Christy T. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Christy was great! Very communicative, friendly, and most importantly - clearly a huge dog lover! Butter seemed to overcome MY anxiety and enjoyed her four night stay with Christy and her family! Christy sent numerous pictures and messages and was very flexible with drop off and pick up timing. Thank you Christy!
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Schedule
I'm currently working exclusively caring for dogs at home, so I will be around for them! Your boarding dog should be able to be left at my home alone or with other dogs (separate room if you prefer) for 3-4 hours occasionally. If your dog is just coming during the day for doggie day care, I will plan for them to be supervised the entire time. I list 2-4 hours for being let outside, but most of the time it's whenever they want (except at night...hopefully they can go 7 or 8 hrs). A daily/walk hike in the woods will definitely be a highlight of your dog's visit (unless they are too old and you'd prefer they stay home). I can also play fetch with them in the backyard if that is something they enjoy. My family will also love on your pet when they're around.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced backyard and there will be at least one friendly dog (mine) for fur baby camraderie. It is a very pet-friendly home, and your dog can sleep on the couch or a dog bed when he/she is tired of playing. If your dog is boarding and used to sleeping in a crate or being crated when unsupervised (3-4 hours max), please bring your dog's crate because I don't have any. I always send daily pic updates portraying the backyard fun, woods walks and people/dog interactions your dog will enjoy! I often ask a lot of questions about dogs' vaccinations and behavior when people request boarding, especially if they don't have reviews, in order to keep all dogs safe.
Pets
A typical day
I take my dog for a walk or hike on trails nearby for about an hour daily, sometimes shorter or longer depending on the dogs that are staying with me. I can take yours as well if he/she is good on a leash (my back can't tolerate leash pullers unless they are little!) AND if they can get into a vehicle without being lifted if they are larger. If you are very confident they will stick close off-leash with someone other than you, that could also be a possibility. If he or she isn't good on a leash, he/she will need to stay behind when we walk. My whole family loves animals and will give your pet attention too when they are around. I can also play fetch in the backyard with your dog if that is something they enjoy.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatChristy can host up to 2 pets per night
- If I watch your dog at my house, he/she should be generally friendly and get along with other dogs. They should be neutered/spayed and not be prone to accidents or marking in the house. Please let me know if your dog is vaccinated, including Bordetella vaccine (for kennel cough - if not, it only takes a couple of days to develop immunity after vaccination for this one) and be prepared to share their vet records when requested. Please also let me know what your dog is like behavior-wise most of the time. My dog is a laid-back, older, low to moderate energy dog who still loves to go for walks and play. He's a sweet protector and tends to love most dogs but especially female dogs, smaller dogs, and does well with older dogs of either sex and very chill, submissive bigger males. He gets along with all sized dogs, but if your male dog is dominant or high-energy/large/young that wouldn't be a good match for him. However, a higher energy large, young female who leaves older dogs alone when they don't want to play would most likely work. He does like his sleep and is older, so will not have the energy to play non stop. :) He feels the need to assert himself with bigger male dogs (especially young males and breeds such german shepherds), so if your dog needs to be top dog, they would clash, but a sweet, submissive, lower energy, not-too-young male (3+?) would work. Even though my dog still likes to play sometimes at 12, he knows when to leave older and not as social dogs alone. Your dog should not be aggressive with other dogs as I typically host up to 2 dogs a night (3 including mine and occasionally at busier times there could. be 4-5 dogs total...in that case I would already know most of them well). I always keep the dynamics of visiting dog personalties in mind . Also if your dog barks frequently (I mean incessantly...because occasional barking, alert barking, barking if people come over is fine), the neighbors and my family wouldn't be too pleased. :) Thanks!