

Maggie D.
Colonie, NY





Maggie D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
🐾🐕❤️ Canine Care Expert ❤️🐕🐾
Pet care experience
🐾🏡 About Me Hi! I’m a lifelong dog owner, trainer, and former kennel manager with experience caring for all breeds, ages, and personalities. My home is active and structured, with plenty of playtime, exercise, and enrichment. I currently share my home with Border Collies, Labradors, and a few mixed breeds, and we’re active in dog sports like frisbee, obedience, and dock diving. Whether your dog is social or needs their own space, I can accommodate them — as long as they are people-friendly. I strive to make dogs feel comfortable, safe, and happy while you have peace of mind. 🐶 What Your Dog Can Expect Safe, structured, and enriching days: Morning play/walks, breakfast, digest & rest breaks, afternoon activities, and evening wind-down. Large fenced backyard + indoor play area for all weather. Crate-based routine for meals, rest, and overnight for safety and comfort. Daily updates: Photos, videos, and notes so you stay connected. Personalized attention based on your dog’s personality, energy, and needs. 📍 Convenient Location Just 3 miles from Albany Airport Near I-87, I-90, and I-88 — perfect for travelers ✅ What I Provide Expansive fenced yard & indoor play space Wide collection of dog equipment (bring only collar, leash, and food) Experience with puppies, seniors, reactive dogs, and multiple breeds Knowledge of breed-specific needs, safety, and bloat prevention 📌 What I Need From You Vaccinations required: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella Crate-trained dogs only What to bring: Collar, leash, and food (please no beds) 🗓 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Morning: 6:00–7:30 AM Evening: 6:00–7:30 PM No Saturday evenings or holiday exchanges Please specify a time to avoid overlap — residential area, so we keep things calm for neighbors and dogs 💬 Meet & Greets Recommended for all new clients Please schedule at least 2 weeks prior to your stay 📅 Routine & Peak Season Peak Season: May 1 – September 30 Structured routine: multiple outdoor sessions, playtime, meals with digestion breaks, rest periods — no free-for-all boarding ✨ Why Choose Me? I live and breathe dogs — training, sports, and overall enjoyment are my passion. Your pup will get safe, structured care, plenty of exercise, and personal attention while you get peace of mind and daily updates.
Reviews

We were very happy to leave our Moo with Maggie! She was attentive and very supportive of him, especially since he is a Senior Dog. Looking forward to using her services again!

She was able to take my dog when I needed last minute boarding due to a change in plans. Was kept up to date on activities and felt comfortable leaving him there.

Once again, Maggie took excellent care of our girl Sheena! We are so grateful for the peace of mind we have when she is in Maggie’s care. ❤️ I highly recommend Maggie to anyone looking for an awesome dog sitter!

Hazel and I LOVED Maggie. I was nervous to leave my girl but I was so reassured after our initial meet and greet. And then again on drop off day, it was so simple and Hazel was happy to see her! Maggie is great with dogs, and you can tell they are her life. I am so so happy we found her. :) Maggie is super responsive from the initial inquiry all the way through the end of your pups stay. She always answered, provided cute updates, and other information about how Hazel was doing.
About Maggie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Fully fenced in yard. Specifically zoned areas for potting and play. Daily house keeping services including vacuuming and daily crate wipe down and disinfection. Dogs are outside as much as we can be, under direct supervision weather permitting.
Home
Information Maggie D. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about what you normally do with your dog, what do they enjoy the most? Are you active in dog sports and/or training? How are they in new places? Have they boarded anywhere before? Any issues with people or dogs? Any allergies or sensitivities to anything?
A typical day
We can hike, play fetch, a little tug. Also have several enrichment puzzle, games and lickmats to keep them mentally sharp and stimulated. If your dog has a favorite activity please let me know!
Services
Maggie can host
Availability
We keep a very rigid structured routine. Our day starts between 6-7am, with initial let outs--group play if appropriate to get that morning energy out. Then we settle in for breakfast time, all dogs rest 30 minutes prior to meals, 30 minutes to eat, then followed by another 30-60 minutes to digest. This helps prevent bloat( while any size dog CAN bloat--most often occurs in larger/deep chested breeds, but I take no chances). We then are in and out throughout the rest of the day when dinner time commences between 5-6pm, repeating the same 30-30-30/60 routine. Last let outs and romps wrapping up around 10-11pm. I don't operate a free for all.
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About Maggie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Fully fenced in yard. Specifically zoned areas for potting and play. Daily house keeping services including vacuuming and daily crate wipe down and disinfection. Dogs are outside as much as we can be, under direct supervision weather permitting.
Home
Information Maggie D. would like to know about your pet
Please tell me about what you normally do with your dog, what do they enjoy the most? Are you active in dog sports and/or training? How are they in new places? Have they boarded anywhere before? Any issues with people or dogs? Any allergies or sensitivities to anything?
A typical day
We can hike, play fetch, a little tug. Also have several enrichment puzzle, games and lickmats to keep them mentally sharp and stimulated. If your dog has a favorite activity please let me know!
Location
Colonie, NY
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Maggie D.
Colonie, NY