Josi S.
Josi S.
Contact for Boarding
from $63 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Veterinarian.Gentle Care.Small dogs
I’m a veterinarian with 28 years of experience working with animals through veterinary medicine, education, animal welfare, and hands-on pet care. I founded LakePAWse specifically for toy and small dogs, seniors, and sensitive pups. After years caring for local families through Rover and earning 120+ five-star reviews, I now personally oversee the dogs in my care at LakePAWse, combining my veterinary experience with personalized, loving attention.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
When I drop my dog off I know he’s in great hands. We call it camp for him lol. I love that they focus on small dogs. It feels like you are leaving your loved one with family.
Josie provided excellent care for my Ginger. She sent pictures everyday showing Ginger playing in the yard playing with other dogs having a good time and that made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Josie in the future.
Josi was amazing with my special needs girl! She provided frequent updates with pictures and videos. I felt very comfortable my girl was in good hands and will be booking her again soon!
My family and I thank Josi for watching our dog. After we had our meet and greet we felt comfortable with boarding our dog for a few days. We loved how Josi communicated by sending photos, videos and messages letting us know how Mochi was doing. We appreciate Josi a lot for making this process so smooth as first time dog owners. Thank you Josi.
My dog received the best care and she sends videos and pics. I felt ok with leaving my dog. My dog was happy as well. We definitely will be using her again. She has it set up like a dog resort.
Josi was a life saver for us. We scheduled Kosmo at another home to discover 20-30 dogs stacked up on top of eachother in crates. We could not leave our pup there so we reached out to Josi last minute & she welcomed Kosmo. Her home is beautifully set up for caring for small dogs. They are allowed to roam freely in her spacious yard. She is very attentive to the pups & their individual needs. She sends multiple updates per day with pictures & videos. I could tell Kosmo was happy & having a great time. We will definitely be using her services again.
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Schedule
Pet care is my primary focus and the heart of my daily routine. I personally oversee the dogs at LakePAWse throughout the day, from morning arrivals and feeding to play, enrichment, rest, potty breaks, and evening care. My schedule is built around the dogs’ needs, so I am present and actively involved rather than simply checking in on them. I also have a small support team that helps with reception, cleaning, and other facility tasks, allowing me to stay focused on the dogs and their individual needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. At LakePAWse, all guests are in a secure, climate-controlled environment designed specifically for these small and sensitive pups. There is plenty of space available for play, relaxation, and rest. I closely observe their behavior and comfort throughout the day and adjust their routine when needed. My support team helps with reception, cleaning, and facility operations so I can stay focused on my guests
Pets
A typical day
Every dog follows a personalized routine based on their age, personality, energy level, and comfort. Their day may include supervised play with carefully matched friends, outdoor potty and exploration time, enrichment activities, gentle one-on-one attention, cuddles, and plenty of opportunities to relax. Meals follow each dog’s individual feeding instructions, and we include a protected midday rest period so dogs can recharge. I personally observe the dogs throughout the day and adjust activities when they need more play, more quiet time, or simply some extra love.
- 0 to 15 lbsNon-neutered males accepted, spayed females onlyNo females in heatJosi can host up to 4 pets per night
- Please let me know as much as you can about your dog behaviors and needs. If cpossible, make a list including: Dietary needs and feeding times/portions. Behavioral concerns. Disabilities (blindness, deafness, etc.). Known allergies. And anything that you think is important to let me know about your precious one.