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Diane B.

Warrenton, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•14 reviews
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Home Full-time---Large Fenced Yard

Pet care experience

Stop! Don't try to schedule a Meet & Greet or Boarding until you read this entire listing. I don't want to waste your time if we're not a good fit. Thank you! FYI....if your dog doesn't currently live with cats, my home is probably not a good option. (We've got 6 rescued cats!) Be sure to fill out your dog's entire Profile. Without it, I can't schedule a Meet & Greet or board your dog. No exceptions. Go out-of-town knowing your dog(s) will be loved and well-cared for in a nice home---not a kennel. Small, medium, large & x-large short-haired dogs welcome! We've rescued lots of cats. Your dog(s) will need to be non-reactive to cats in order to stay here. We cannot board any dog that chases, terrorizes, stalks and may injure or kill our cats. If you allow your dog to chase rabbits, squirrels, deer, birds, etc.(not good behavior)--- your dog will probably not pass the "cat test" as they are too prey driven. All the dogs that stay here either have cats at their home or they're too old to chase cats. I will only board dogs that have had a Meet & Greet. If you are a new client and I have not met your dog, please do not try to setup a reservation without first setting up a meet and greet. I'm sorry---but I don't board dogs under 1 year old, unsocialized dogs and dogs that are not housebroken. I only take dogs that are well-groomed. They'll be in my home, up on furniture and beds...and they must be clean, OK? Because I'm passionate about rescuing dogs, I prefer to only take pups that are neutered. Over 1.2 million healthy dogs are murdered in shelters every year because of the population problem. Neutering your pet will go a long way in stopping the killing of these precious living beings. Our 4,000 square foot home is clean and animal-friendly. Our heating & A/C units are equipped with special filters and UV lights for allergies and dirt. Our fenced in backyard is about an acre, providing lots of room to play...or just lay around. Dogs get a great workout on the hill. Your dog will have walks (unless it's too hot or too cold) and lots of interaction and playtime with our dog and neighbor dogs. You'll have to let us know if you don't want your pup on the furniture. We tend to spoil all dogs---but we're happy to respect your rules. Your pup will have full run of the house. Your dog(s) will have outdoor bathroom breaks every 2 - 3 hours during the day & at least 1 daily walk, weather-permitting. He/she will sleep well after a full day of fun, relaxation, walks and loving. Most dogs choose to sleep in our bedroom---on our bed. FYI....for the first time your dog stays with us, schedule a 1 - 2 night stay to see how it works out for everyone. If all goes well, you can book a longer stay. I'm a Voice Over Professional with a home recording studio---so I can't take dogs that bark for no reason. My partner, Armand Cabrera, is a professional fine artist and computer games artist. We work from home, so we're available to love and care for your dog 24/7. We're not able to board hyperactive, untrained dogs. I'm happy to provide names of great trainers. Please schedule a Meet 'n Greet at our home so we can make sure Chez Diane is a perfect fit for your pup. BOARDING Overnight Boarding = $50 Drop off your pup anytime during the 1st day. Pickup on the last day of boarding before 12 noon. If you pickup your pup after 12 noon, I charge an additional $25. Multiple Dogs Boarding (same family) $45 per dog. Please bring your own food. Dry food is garbage.....so bring canned food. You can see an article I wrote about dry food on my blog: InfoAboutCatsAndDogs While your dog is here, I'll brush him/her often. Should you bring an un-groomed dog, additional charges for grooming will be applied. Please keep in mind---this is our private home---not a kennel. If you are a punctual person, thank you for your consideration----no need to read further. This is the "I Can't Believe I Have To Say This!" section... If you are chronically late---please know that my time is as important as yours. I work from home as a professional Voice Over Actress and an Artist Agent. I plan my day around your arrival. It's rude to call or text me when you're already late. I've been waiting for you and there's a good chance I had to get up earlier than usual to accommodate you. Thanks!

Reviews

Al N.
Apr 06, 2017

Diane is my neighbor. My golden, Midas is 13 years. He travels with us or stays home with us. We have never allowed anyone else to care for him, except Diane.

Carol S.
Dog Boarding • Nov 15, 2015
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Diane has a wonderful home and yard. Ginger had a very good time there and I would use her again. Diane has extensive experience with cats and dogs and likes to share her experiences. I appreciated my dog being very well taken care of.

Jessica D.
Dog Boarding • Jul 20, 2015

Diane was great with our dog, Duncan. After just our meet and greet, Duncan was tired from running with her dog Jill, and running around her gorgeous and huge back yard. Diane took the time to walk us through her home and introduced our dog to her cats to make sure everyone would be all set. Diane also sent us some pictures and updates while we were gone, which we always enjoyed reading! I know Duncan had a great time because he slept a lot the day we got back, and it takes a lot to zap his energy, he was a happy and tired boy!

Joseph H.
Dog Boarding • Oct 15, 2014
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Diane was awesome. She took excellent care of Sloan. Would definitely use her again.

About Diane B.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Diane B. would like to know about your pet

I don't discriminate against any type of dog. Because of our large, fenced-in backyard, we tend to get a lot of big dogs from cities. Their owners like their dogs to get lots of exercise, off-leash.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks... We live in a nice subdivision where everyone has about an acre. There's not much traffic here, as each street dead ends in a cul-de-sac. I usually take dogs for walks in our subdivision and on a nearby dirt road. Your dog's sleeping arrangement You dog will sleep wherever he/she wants. Some want to sleep in our bed. Others want to sleep on a couch, another people bed or dog bed. Time I'll spend with your dog 24/7 My partner and I work from home, so dogs are never left alone.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Diane can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

About Diane B.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Diane B. would like to know about your pet

I don't discriminate against any type of dog. Because of our large, fenced-in backyard, we tend to get a lot of big dogs from cities. Their owners like their dogs to get lots of exercise, off-leash.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks... We live in a nice subdivision where everyone has about an acre. There's not much traffic here, as each street dead ends in a cul-de-sac. I usually take dogs for walks in our subdivision and on a nearby dirt road. Your dog's sleeping arrangement You dog will sleep wherever he/she wants. Some want to sleep in our bed. Others want to sleep on a couch, another people bed or dog bed. Time I'll spend with your dog 24/7 My partner and I work from home, so dogs are never left alone.

Location

Warrenton, VA

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Diane B.

Warrenton, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•14 reviews