Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Run, Fun, and Snuggle with Us
I'm a runner who loves a good running buddy! I've been around herding dogs since I was a kid on my grandparents' dairy farm and in my own family growing up. So when I was ready to rescue, I looked for a border collie who would never say no to a run and would protect all within his borders. Barkley loves a good game of frisbee and ball, and a great overnight companion for him would be a jolly someone who doesn't steal his toy but wants to run around with him or goes for runs with us, rain, snow, or shine. Or chills at home while we're outside! My middle school-aged twins love Barkley and all the neighbor pets. I was the mom on the trails of Woodbury with the twins in the Bob stroller and Barkley on a leash getting in our miles and shoeing away the ice cream truck so it didn't wake my napping babies! Now my son plays soccer with Barkley and the neighbor dogs, while my daughter takes them for walks and plays ball and frisbee and gives them hugs and pets. We have two cats for snuggling since Barkley is more interested in playing than pets. I have had cats for forever. My first memories are of me as a toddler pushing my dressed-up cat Grace around in a stroller... my daughter has similar memories!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jennifer took excellent care of my pup for the weekend. Will definitely use again when I’m back in the Twin Cities.
Jen’s great ! Her dogs play great with other dogs & she ox super communicative .
This family helped us at the last minute and did a great job with our dog.
Jennifer did a great job with our pup. We enjoyed the photos updates. She doesn’t have a fenced yard but she is not anywhere near a main road and had a nice space for him to go out. She also took him for walks often. Our dog was in good spirits when we picked him up. Would highly recommend using her!
Brooks loves going to Jen's house because of the snuggles. She takes him for walks and he loves spending time with her family. Jen is great to work with. She always sends us a photo and gives updates.
Jennifer D. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.
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Schedule
I work in health and fitness outside the home during business hours. My kids arrive home earlier than me, so they take pets outside for potty breaks and play time. Evenings and weekends, we're at soccer (with pets depending on the location) or hanging out around home.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a walkout basement and deck above with an unfenced grassy backyard. If your dog is easily recalled, it will be fun to play outside together. If best on a leash, we will go for walks in the nearby nature center or around the neighborhood. If your dog is accustomed to being kenneled while its humans are away or has destructive behaviors, please bring your kennel as well as any beloved toys. Barkley won't steal stuffies! (He only understands frisbees and balls.) If your dog has any special needs or medications, let's talk!
Pets
A typical day
We play fetch and frisbee in our backyard and go for walks in the nature park just steps away from our front door or for a run around the neighborhood. There may be a soccer practice or game to go to, as well. On beautiful weather days, I work outside while the pups enjoy the fresh air and we play fetch. If socialization and happy roughhousing is your dog's jam (or a fenced area is needed), we'll head to the dog park to play!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeJennifer can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if there are any behaviors I should watch for. If your dog is shy or anxious, know that my Barkley will be extra gentle with them. He's very sensitive to these souls. I welcome special needs dogs and aging dogs - we've cared for blind, deaf, and aging dogs.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.