Colleen H.
Encinitas, CA
Your Dog's Second Home
Pet care experience
We offer Kennel free pet sitting in our home, with a fenced back yard. Dogs are allowed on our furniture and beds. I am a dedicated pet sitter home during the day. I have had dog family members all my life. All of them rescue dogs. From a shelter dog in Alaska to street dogs in Bali - wherever I have lived, I have found great pups to call family. We are a loving household (two sons, 16 & 18) with a fully fenced back yard with a covered concrete patio, and side yards with great dirt to explore - truly a dog's paradise. We live on a safe cul-de-sac with a lot of kids and pets and you'll find I'm very easy going, Our home is a single story with wood floors, rugs and AC. Our dog, Violet, loves dogs and is more submissive than alpha. She happily shares her family, space and toys. We are family style boarding and daycare, treating your pet as we do our own. All of our guest dogs MUST get along with all dogs, of all sizes, as we do not crate dogs and they are all free to play throughout the house and yard in a fun and safe environment. We do not accept dogs who have any sort of aggression or that are possessive. We text pictures of your pup's activity and let you know how they are doing. If you have any questions, I'm happy to field them for you! Thank you! Typical hours of drop off are from 7-9am and pick up is typically from 3-6pm, but I am try to be flexible to fit your schedule. We have a fenced yard, which is very dog friendly. During hot days, we have AC and a covered patio. There is an endless water bowl which automatically refills, and plenty of shade. My work studio is open to the backyard, so dogs have full access to being inside and out.
Reviews
Zumi was healthy and happy when I picked him up and I never worried once if he was safe or sad. He seemed to love the backyard and playing with violet !
Coleen and her family are the best! They watched her while we went on a family trip and our minds were put at ease knowing she was in such great hands. Coleens home is so beautiful and perfect for pups! Coleen sent so many great pictures of Kahuna, gave us updates and was very responsive. We highly recommend Coleen and her family and so happy we found our future sitter! ☺️?❤️
Our Frenchie always has so much fun at Colleen’s house. When we come to drop him off he races from our car to her gate in excitement and always seems sad to leave when we pick him up!
Colleen was so helpful with watching our two pups. She sent photo updated and was flexible with our schedule. We will definitely board with her when we are back in town.
About Colleen H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and double gate where dogs are dropped off and picked up. We use our own bowls and wash them after every meal. Toys, water bowls and our yard are cleaned regularly.
Home
Information Colleen H. would like to know about your pet
We do not accept aggressive dogs, at all. This includes dogs who become possessive of toys, other dogs and people. We love the family style boarding and are happy to work with your dogs special diet and medications. It helps to know if your dog experiences separation anxiety, so we can make a plan for transitioning your dog as comfortably as possible.
A typical day
We have limited guests for boarding and for daycare, allowing the dogs to have space and attention for playing and lots of cuddles. Our house is full of dog toys and treats, and comfortable furniture inside and out. Typically, the dogs wrestle, run and play together and get worn out by the end of each day.
Services
Colleen can host
Colleen can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home and am with your dog during the day. My teen age boys also give your dog a lot of love and attention so they feel like they are visiting their second home.
About Colleen H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and double gate where dogs are dropped off and picked up. We use our own bowls and wash them after every meal. Toys, water bowls and our yard are cleaned regularly.
Home
Information Colleen H. would like to know about your pet
We do not accept aggressive dogs, at all. This includes dogs who become possessive of toys, other dogs and people. We love the family style boarding and are happy to work with your dogs special diet and medications. It helps to know if your dog experiences separation anxiety, so we can make a plan for transitioning your dog as comfortably as possible.
A typical day
We have limited guests for boarding and for daycare, allowing the dogs to have space and attention for playing and lots of cuddles. Our house is full of dog toys and treats, and comfortable furniture inside and out. Typically, the dogs wrestle, run and play together and get worn out by the end of each day.
Location
Encinitas, CA
Pets
Colleen H.
Encinitas, CA