Joy M.
Joy M.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, Caring, Fun!
I've had dogs in my life since I was a child, but have had my own since I was a young mother. I've always felt that training was one of the most important and compassionate things I could do for my dogs. They know what's expected, and life is easier for everyone. Early on I learned that positive reinforcement training is the only way to go, and I've used that for dogs and horses. Since training is so important to me, I can help train your dog while I'm sitting. Are you on a farm? No problem. I've bred and raised horses, dairy goats, cats, and various kinds of fowl, as well as owning and training dogs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joy accepted our last minute request for doggy daycare at her home. The fenced yard and friendly dogs sealed the deal. She took very good care of Miss Maebelle.
Joy helped me out when I needed last minute care and also was flexible and kept my dog longer when I had additional plans come up! She reported that they all had a great time together!
Joy provided a safe and comfortable space for Sprite.
Our dog loved staying here!
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Schedule
I have a fence around my yard and a doggy exit so dogs can come in and go out at will. As a rule, I will accept overnight stays on Saturday but because I'm gone most of Sunday morning, I prefer that boarders be picked up by 9:00 a.m. I will make exceptions depending on the dog and the circumstances.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
PLEASE, if I'm boarding your dog and s/he is used to getting on the furniture, bring a crate. I have a 9 year old in-tact Sheltie who is very laid back with other dogs, and a 2-1/2 year old spayed female mixed breed. I also have a medium size crate if needed. Though l don't let animals on my furniture, if I'm at a client's house, that is their call. Please don't bring a dog that has fleas. I hate to have to mention it, but I've had to flea bomb my house in the past because a boarder brought them. My dogs are fed once a day in the evening, but clients' dogs are fed as often as the client requires. I will not leave food down for "grazing". After 15 minutes, the food is picked up to avoid resource guarding. It's amazing how quickly dogs learn that food is to be eaten as a meal and not a snack!
Pets
A typical day
I often go to the dog park. The local one here in Belfast, Maine, has two areas: one for large dogs, one for smaller dogs. In my fenced yard, we can also play ball, or we can play games or go for walks.