Lisa & Michael G.
Fair Haven, VA
Byrd's Nest - For that solo dog!
Pet care experience
Phew! Renovations and construction are over and fresh sod is down in the yard, see the updated photo. If your dog(s) qualifies as one who "Does not play well with others" and needs to be the only dog in the house then the Byrd's Nest is for you! Extensive dog sitting experience. Single family home with 4 foot chain link fenced yard in addition to doggie walks. We currently do NOT have a dog but I grew up with basset hounds and later had two boxers. We love large breeds that drool and slobber! All dogs shown in my photos are past visitors. Doggie can stay in the bed with us or in a doggie bed (owner's choice). As you can see from our photos we are fine with dogs on the furniture but will honor owners' wishes regarding furniture. No people food unless cleared by the owners. You are welcome to bring a crate over if your dog prefers that. Only two steps down to a level backyard, otherwise our home has one-level living, ideal for a dog who has difficulty with stairs. We're in a small, single family home four (4) blocks to Metro (Huntington) and close to National (DCA) and I-495 for easy doggie drop off.
Reviews
Lisa and Michael always take exceptional care of my 12 year old dog, Carter. They send daily updates with pictures and are incredibly thoughtful of his needs as an older dog. I’m beyond grateful for the care they give and the love they have for my boy!
I am so glad I found Lisa & Michael! I don’t think I can say enough how grateful I am to have found them to care for my 10 year old hound/shepherd mix. They took such great care of my boy, sent daily pictures and updates, treated him to table scraps (with my blessing) and loved on him like he were their own. They watched him for 8 full days, were incredibly flexible with my very early drop off and very late pickup times for my trip, documented his activities, and were so considerate that they even let me park my car in their parking spot and Uber to the airport! I will absolutely try to rebook for every future trip and hope they’re available.
I can't say enough good things about Lisa and Michael. They sent pictures and updated periodically throughout Jagger's stay. He was having issues with wanting to poop and she kept us informed and even had dog pumpkin powder on hand and that did the trick. In the photos you can tell our boy was a happy boy and looked very comfortable in their care. He's usually one to not really be interested in Male humans but this was certainly not the case with Michael, he was giving lots of kisses to him and enjoyed all the attention. Lisa's communication, loving spirit, professionalism and safety measures gave us comfort while away. I will definitely be using them for all our future pet sitting needs. Thanks again for everything Lisa and Michael.
Lisa & Michael took excellent care of my 10 year old dog, Carter. Lisa sent pictures at least once a day and kept me updated on his activities. They were very flexible with drop off and pick up times, had treats available in case I didn’t bring any, and made sure Carter got lots of love and exercise. They were also cautious about his needs regarding stairs.
About Lisa & Michael G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We specialize in only boarding one pup at a time, or two pups from the same family. We don't like mixing dogs and never do so without all owners agreeing in advance.
Home
Information Lisa & Michael G. would like to know about your pet
Dogs are welcome on the sofa with us but we prefer to adhere to the owners wishes regarding furniture. Please let us know if your pup has any quirks. Oscar the basset hound liked to drink from the tub after walks and Cookie the spaniel always got a dab of toothpaste nightly as I was brushing my teeth. So, quirks are normal but, we like to be able to maintain a routine as much as possible.
A typical day
We prefer not to mix dogs and specialize in pups that don't do well with others. So, we take leashed walks avoiding interaction with other pups.
Services
Lisa & Michael can host
Lisa & Michael can watch in your home
Availability
We are both working from home today. We get up at about 6AM but can adjust that time if needed. The day starts with a walk and breakfast. And, while working from home we can let a pup out in the yard as needed.
About Lisa & Michael G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We specialize in only boarding one pup at a time, or two pups from the same family. We don't like mixing dogs and never do so without all owners agreeing in advance.
Home
Information Lisa & Michael G. would like to know about your pet
Dogs are welcome on the sofa with us but we prefer to adhere to the owners wishes regarding furniture. Please let us know if your pup has any quirks. Oscar the basset hound liked to drink from the tub after walks and Cookie the spaniel always got a dab of toothpaste nightly as I was brushing my teeth. So, quirks are normal but, we like to be able to maintain a routine as much as possible.
A typical day
We prefer not to mix dogs and specialize in pups that don't do well with others. So, we take leashed walks avoiding interaction with other pups.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Lisa & Michael G.
Fair Haven, VA