Deanna D.
Deanna D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving sitter w/20+yrs experience
Hi everyone! I am a passionate animal lover, and knowledgeable caregiver. I have over 22 years of hands on experience. I have picked up tons of knowledge along the way and enjoy broadening my knowledge when it comes to dog nutrition, health, ownership and training. Canine enrichment and exercise is something I find to be both truly beneficial and incredibly important to creating a well balanced dog, and happy/healthy relationship with your dog. With this said, in my home, I offer daily activities/enrichment and exercise for dogs. If you wonder what this looks like, please feel free to reach out! 🙂 Here’s is a little background information about me! I first got involved actively with dogs when I was 10. I showed dogs in 4-H in both confirmation, obedience and agility. I quickly found a passion for dog training as well as behavior modification. I immersed myself with information about training dogs as well as animal psychology. I began working with dogs and their humans to create happy, healthy relationships, as well as educating owners. Such a rewarding experience! For the past 22 years, I have held long term jobs in animal hospitals, dog daycares, pet boutiques, animal shelters, and have been an apprentice/assistant dog trainer for one of KC’s top dog trainers. For me, working with animals has never been enough. I enjoy volunteering in any free time I have to better animals lives. I volunteer at a couple of rescues/humane societies, and really enjoy the wide variety of volunteer opportunities that I am able to do! I am an active foster home for pets with special needs and sometimes litters of kittens/puppies. I also enjoy going on rescue outreach every weekend. When I foster, I have a soft spot for animals that have special needs, as well as senior dogs. I feel like I have seen it all, and am happy to care for dogs who need some tlc! I am pet first aid/cpr certified, and am comfortable and experienced with giving dogs medication, and injections etc. if needed.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your Dog’s Second Home—Where They’re Treated Like Family Welcome to a home-away-from-home where your dog isn’t just a guest—they’re family. With over 16 years of professional dog training experience and 8 years working in veterinary medicine, I offer a level of care that’s both highly skilled and deeply compassionate. From puppies just starting out to seniors needing special attention, I create personalized care plans that support each dog’s physical, emotional, and behavioral needs. Whether you’re booking boarding, daycare, or training, your dog will enjoy: • Structured, individualized care – Familiar routines, gentle structure, and plenty of personal attention to help your dog feel safe and settled. • Safe, supervised social time – Carefully matched playgroups or solo enrichment based on your dog’s needs and temperament. • Custom enrichment – Walks, scent games, basic training refreshers, car rides, pup cup runs, and anything else that lights your dog up. • Onsite dog swim lessons – Private, low-pressure swimming sessions in my dog-safe pool to build confidence, provide exercise, or just let them splash and play. • A peaceful home environment – No kennels, no chaos—just a calm, cozy space designed to reduce stress and promote positive behavior. • Puppy training that grows with them – I offer milestone-based, age-appropriate puppy training designed to build life skills, social confidence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. I welcome all breeds, all ages, and all behavior levels—from the goofy to the reactive, the shy to the high-drive. Every dog gets the same high standard of care, respect, and attention they deserve. Why choose me? • ✅ 16+ years of professional dog training experience • ✅ 8 years of veterinary medicine experience • ✅ Fully insured, with emergency protocols in place • ✅ Boutique-style, low-volume care = no dog gets lost in the shuffle • ✅ Real training support included in daycare & boarding • ✅ Puppy programs built around developmental milestones • ✅ Onsite dog pool with structured swim sessions • ✅ Transparent communication—daily updates, photos, and honest feedback • ✅ Special-needs and behaviorally sensitive dogs welcome If you’re looking for more than just a sitter—if you want a professional, experienced, and heart-led caregiver who treats your dog like her own—you’ve found your match. Let’s talk about your dog’s needs, quirks, and what makes them happiest. I can’t wait to welcome them into a space built just for them. 🐾
Ratings and reviews
I appreciate Deanna sooooo much! She took very good care of my puppies. She text me often letting me know that my puppies were ok. Deana followed the routine I laid out for her. She is the perfect sitter. I look forward to Deanna sitting for my pups again. Also, she sent me the cutest pictures! Thank you Deanna for taking care my babies!
Deanna is an amazing pet sitter and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! She is punctual, loving, and goes above and beyond when taking care of animals. She is very knowledgeable about different breeds, their specific needs, and fulfills the needs asked by the owner! If you're looking for the best, you've found her!
Working with animals is never an easy task. It takes a very gifted person to show the kind of patience, love, passion and knowledge that is required. Deanna and I used to work together several nights a week at a doggy day care; so I've witnessed first hand that very "gift" that Deanna has to share and believe me when I tell you; she truly is gifted in the art of animal care. I would NOT hesitate in trusting Deanna with my very own dogs. I would rest assured knowing that they were under the care of someone who will treat them as their own and who will always have their best interest at heart.
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Schedule
Pet care is my daily routine! I run a home-based dog boarding, daycare, and training business full-time, so caring for dogs is at the center of everything I do. My days are structured around each dog’s needs—feeding schedules, potty breaks, training sessions, playtime, rest, and any special care they require. Because I only take a limited number of dogs at a time, I’m able to give each one the attention, structure, and affection they need to feel comfortable and thrive. Whether it’s a short stay, a full board and train, or just a fun daycare day, your dog becomes part of my daily rhythm—and part of the household while they’re here. From morning routine to evening wind-down, caring for dogs isn’t just part of my schedule—it is the schedule, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🐾