We love dogs. Big dogs, small dogs, puppies, senior dogs, lazy dogs, playful dogs—we enjoy caring for all of them. Heather began volunteering at an animal shelter at age seven and spent much of her childhood involved in 4-H dog training and showing. When she was ten, she trained her Newfoundland to pull her in a cart, and together they spent hours exploring local trails. Heather is an occupational therapist with a background in animal-assisted therapy. When she returned to school for her doctorate, her emphasis was in this specialty area. When Heather and Nigel’s children were young, operating a dog-boarding business allowed her to stay home with the kids. She now works full-time for a local school district, but her schedule still provides the flexibility to care for dogs on weekends and holidays. Nigel has always been involved in the dog-boarding business, and in 2023 he officially became a partner. When you board your dog with us, you will primarily communicate with Heather to arrange bookings. Nigel works alongside her to supervise playtime and, of course, provide plenty of belly rubs. We keep our Rover calendar updated with our expected availability, and we welcome requests for dates beyond what is listed. Nigel is sometimes able to work from home, so please feel free to ask if we can accommodate the specific dates you need. We also gladly consider longer stays for dogs who are comfortable being left alone for up to eight hours a day while we are at work.