Donnie P.
Salem, NH
Services
Donnie can host
Availability
I am a fulll time pet care service provider. My routine revolves around caring for multiple pets on a daily basis so I am sure I can help.
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About Donnie P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are cared for in our home. We offer crates, beds, kennels, a fenced in yard, bowls, toys, and medical supplies. All you need to provide is the pet and the food. DISCLAIMER: I am a professional dog trainer and use training devices when necessary to obtain desired behaviors, including training collars and e-collars.
Home
Information Donnie P. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know if the pet has been crate trained, has allergies or medical issues, has ever had any incidents with other animals or human beings. Are you interested in training for the pet?
A typical day
All services are provided on site. we have two indoor playrooms and an outdoor fenced in area that totals over 1200 sq ft. In the summer there is ample shade, fans, and a puppy pool.
Location
Salem, NH
Pets
Donnie P. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Long term, repeat client discounts!
Pet care experience
Boarding, Training, and Socialization!! Hello! My name is Donnie and I am a full time dog service provider with over 25 years of dog training and care experience. I now run my own boarding and training facility out of my home in Salem, NH and I am offering extremely knowledgeable and comfortable low volume boarding with socialization to those who book through Rover! In addition to this, I am well versed in many aspects of dog care and management including: obedience training, canine CPR, pet first aid, problem solving, and in home management. Services currently offered ⁃ in home boarding and training ⁃ large kennel for spending time outside ⁃ structured play time ⁃ free training sessions on Sunday mornings for boarding, and training clients
Reviews
Overall I was disappointed with the quality of care my dogs received staying with Donnie. At first he wasn’t very responsive, but he did make an effort after I asked. Kinda weird getting video messages of my dogs at 3 am (why are they out so late??) My dogs came home smelling horribly, with my 9 year old schnauzer even having poop all over his leg. I think they were left in the crate for more than 8 hours throughout every day. My schnauzer is my best bud and every time I pick him up from staying somewhere he looks pretty happy, but he seemed needy and uncomfortable. We have used dog boarding services in the past and I could just tell the dogs didn’t have a good time with Donnie. In addition, none of the toys we brought with them were returned to us, or the $30, completely full bag of dog treats we provided, and it was only a 3 day stay. Our puppy seemed like he hadn’t been exercised in days and was bouncing off the walls. Considering the reviews he has received, I was genuinely really surprised with the quality of care my dogs got and will not be returning. The crate my puppy was put in was also way too small for him. Not sure if Donnie is going through a rough patch or if it was just a hard weekend for him, but I’m not going to pay to board my dogs and have them be neglected for days, so we will not be returning. They came back alive and seemingly okay for the most part or I would have left a harsher review.
Donnie provided excellent care of my dog Penny when I had to travel for a 2 week trip. He watched her interactions with other dogs carefully to make sure all dogs were safe and had friendly body language. He checked in occasionally with photos and videos which was nice. My dog is anxious around new people at first and she warmed up and felt comfortable and playful with Donnie and team once she settled in. I appreciated his knowledge of pack dynamics and dog training. Highly recommend!
My girls had a great time at Donnie’s. They both came home happy and tired. He’s very knowledgeable about behavior which I appreciate since one of my dogs can have a bit of an attitude. Will definitely be using Donnie again in the future.
Thanks for watching our big guy again and working with him on leash 🥰
About Donnie P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are cared for in our home. We offer crates, beds, kennels, a fenced in yard, bowls, toys, and medical supplies. All you need to provide is the pet and the food. DISCLAIMER: I am a professional dog trainer and use training devices when necessary to obtain desired behaviors, including training collars and e-collars.
Home
Information Donnie P. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know if the pet has been crate trained, has allergies or medical issues, has ever had any incidents with other animals or human beings. Are you interested in training for the pet?
A typical day
All services are provided on site. we have two indoor playrooms and an outdoor fenced in area that totals over 1200 sq ft. In the summer there is ample shade, fans, and a puppy pool.
Donnie P.
Salem, NH