Elizabeth & Nick S.
Rural Hall, NC
Large Family on a Farm
Pet care experience
I trained horses for 10 years, then married my husband of 14 years (who also helps with the pet care). We both work from home, so it is easy to care for animals in our home and keeping our schedule flexible. We have 5 children (ages 4-12) who love and cuddle every animal we house. I have also been a puppy trainer for nearly 3 years, teaching basics such as sit, loose leash walking, come, stay, down, off, stay, bell ringing to go out, and crate training. We live on 12 “mostly” unfenced acres, so pet relief times are doubled as leash training opportunities. Our property includes rabbits, cats, and our own dog “Domino” (a Jack Russel terrier mix). We have a beautiful trail through the woods to walk pets for times of exploration and relaxation. I’ve taken care of a variety of animals since I was a teenager, both small and large. I’m willing to learn about each animal I house, with their needs, schedules, temperaments, etc. to be sure each animal can be as comfortable as possible. We’d love to have your pet stay with us!
Reviews
I can't say enough about Elizabeth and Nick. Quick response time, very friendly, and most importantly, treated Mella like their own. I felt at ease while they cared for her because they constantly sent pictures and gave updates throughout her stay. I could tell from all the pictures they sent that Mella was happy and having a good time. I will definitely be booking with Elizabeth and Nick again and recommend them to anyone.
Elizabeth and Nick were great! They sent pictures daily of our dog and our dog seemed very happy. They were friendly and very communicative throughout the process. We will definitely be a return customer.
Grata communication and happy dogs, thank you!
We are so grateful to have found Elizabeth & Nick! It was the first time we needed to board our dog, and they truly treated him as family. I love that our dog was able to be in a warm, loving home with plenty of enrichment and engagement while we were traveling. We received text and picture updates while he was in their care, and I know he had a great time! Elizabeth provided excellent communication through the entire process, which I sincerely appreciate. We are so excited to use them again in the future for our dog's home away from home, and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone for their dogs' needs!
About Elizabeth & Nick S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are housed in our home as one of the family. We have plenty of crates for individual sleeping spaces (if your dog is used to using a crate) plus we utilize baby gates to separate areas of the house so animals can be separated in their own spaces in case they prefer time alone. As of 2024, we also offer a separate housing facility on the farm that is attached to an enclosed yard space for pets to have room to play outside. Every pet that arrives on the farm is supplied with an Apple Air Tag so that we know of their whereabouts at all times.
Home
Information Elizabeth & Nick S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog is good with other dogs. Are they food aggressive? Do they have special dietary needs, or need medication? Do they know how to walk on a leash? Good with kids? Are they runners? Preference for male or female caretaker?
A typical day
Mornings start early getting puppies out to potty first thing everyday. We then get all the critters, man and beast, fed on the farm. As we go through the day of farm chores, home education, and running our goat milk soap business, we train, play and walk the dogs in our care. Walks happen along our 1/4 mile graveled driveway, or the more scenic route through the trail we’ve made in our woods with stops along the way to see the multi generational families on the farm, or a quick splash in the creek. The day ends with an hour of playtime to get everyone’s energy out, we thank God for the day, and we look forward to rinse and repeat the next day.
Services
Elizabeth & Nick can host
Availability
Both my husband and I work from home on the farm. Not only am I a puppy trainer in basic training (uncertified), but we manufacture goat milk soaps on our property and we home educate our children. Because of this, we are always on the farm, outside of our weekly Sunday morning church schedule.
About Elizabeth & Nick S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pets are housed in our home as one of the family. We have plenty of crates for individual sleeping spaces (if your dog is used to using a crate) plus we utilize baby gates to separate areas of the house so animals can be separated in their own spaces in case they prefer time alone. As of 2024, we also offer a separate housing facility on the farm that is attached to an enclosed yard space for pets to have room to play outside. Every pet that arrives on the farm is supplied with an Apple Air Tag so that we know of their whereabouts at all times.
Home
Information Elizabeth & Nick S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog is good with other dogs. Are they food aggressive? Do they have special dietary needs, or need medication? Do they know how to walk on a leash? Good with kids? Are they runners? Preference for male or female caretaker?
A typical day
Mornings start early getting puppies out to potty first thing everyday. We then get all the critters, man and beast, fed on the farm. As we go through the day of farm chores, home education, and running our goat milk soap business, we train, play and walk the dogs in our care. Walks happen along our 1/4 mile graveled driveway, or the more scenic route through the trail we’ve made in our woods with stops along the way to see the multi generational families on the farm, or a quick splash in the creek. The day ends with an hour of playtime to get everyone’s energy out, we thank God for the day, and we look forward to rinse and repeat the next day.
Location
Rural Hall, NC
Pets
Elizabeth & Nick S.
Rural Hall, NC