Michael R.
Allston-Brighton, MA
The Canine Guru
Pet care experience
Welcome to the Premier Dog boarding service in New England! ☆☆☆☆☆I am currently accepting a limited number of new clients due to several members of the pack moving away from the area! We don't take new clients for holidays! We have several hundred regular clients and preference goes to regulars for the high demand holiday spots. A short test stay prior to does not count! We are primarily useful for individuals who travel frequently, be it for work or play. We do not offer day care! Boarding must be longer than one night to cover the cost of transportation. Please do not apply if your pup is aggressive, we have a great group of friends here and fighting is not allowed. Being shy is ok! We have a very outgoing but polite crew here who can help nervous pups adjust at their own pace! We look forward to adding a few new pups to the pack!☆☆☆☆☆ Looking for something special for your pup? Want them to have a vacation while you're away? No longer do you have to worry about students or part time sitters "watching" your pet, wondering if they've been left alone for long, or if they're having a good time. Our VIP service includes pickup, dropoff, full time supervision from the best in the business, and more! We have 7 acres of property, including a fenced yard area, a large shallow pond, hiking trails, and more, all in a secluded pup paradise out in the woods! No dangerous streets, cars, or gang-leash intersection crossings! We are experienced in dealing with groups of dogs, the company they love most. At my house, play time is all the time (except for nap time, which is well cherished). Let your dog to have a blast while you do; let them board with the Canine Guru! I've got years of experience in dog training. Your lovely pet will have the time of their life. We are absolutely reliable and able to handle crises with the ease that only comes with repeatedly dealing with crisis. Through the entirety of my childhood, dog sitting was a mainstay in my life. I have also owned and raised my own dogs, including an 80 lb lab and my current 55lb lab mix and 10 lb chihuahua/schnauzer mix. I know dogs; how they think, when they're upset, what makes them happy, when they're being bothered or when they want to be a bother. Being able to correct problems before they happen leads to a safe environment for all. Give your pup the opportunity to vacation with us, and, big or small, I am sure your they will be tired and happy when you pick them up! We tend to board a few dogs at a time. We are very familiar with socializing, and they enjoy playing with each other more than anything. They are monitored very closely the entire duration of the stay to ensure everyone is safe and having a good time. My house is set up so that my 10 lb chihuahua/schnauzer mix has plenty of areas of her own, so don't fear for smaller pups (besides, the bigger guys are usually scared of them)! Rules and boundaries for each other are established with support from me, and are respected for the duration of the stay. Dogs are very capable of getting along in groups and tend to suffer less of an impact from owners absence, including separation anxiety, loss of appetite, and other similar issues, so they actually have a good time while you're gone instead of just missing you for days! * We enjoy long stays! If you need someone to watch your pup for weeks or months, let them live with us; I'm used to having pups for long periods of time, and happy to have them! We had several clients dogs through times of housing issues, medical problems, family emergencies, and more. The pups have a great time and you'll never be left hanging, as we are available through every holiday year round! Let them become part of the family! *** FREE pick up and drop off's will generally occur between 6-9pm in the greater Boston area. Therefore, if you are leaving for your trip before 6pm, we may require you book for the night before. *** If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! I'm always available and generally respond within a few minutes. There are no bad questions!
Reviews
Terrific stay as always. Daisy always has the best time. Excellent communication.
Micheal is the best. Zeus obviously has a great time and comes home in great shape!
We are so lucky to have Michael taking care of our puppy
We had Michael take care of Lumi while out on a trip for a week. We really appreciated all the photos and daily updates Michael sent but most of all we could tell Lumi had an absolute blast hanging around with new friends and exploring Michael’s property. Even after the first trial night it seemed she was trying to find Michael’s car in the following days. Lumi also seemed to be able to still get her mid day naps in even though she loves playing which is always a good sign she feels safe and comfortable. Will definitely be reaching out to Michael for future trips.
About Michael R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fully fenced yard, lots of space inside, can accommodate crates or beds of any size, and all of our indoor spaces are customized to suit the crews needs!
Home
Information Michael R. would like to know about your pet
All we need is information on allergies or anything health or medicine related, and any particular fears or quirks they may have. For instance, one of our favorites, Joey, is not fond of mugs with a handle!
A typical day
Any activities your pup likes can be accommodated! Do they like to swim? We've got 50 foot leashes and a large shallow pond! Hiking? We have a spur of the Airline Trail on our property leading to miles of hiking trails! Wrestling with their buddies? Inside and outside, they have plenty of safe space to romp and play to their hearts content!
Services
Michael can host
Availability
My partner Ali and I both are full time pet sitters, so theres always eyes on your pups the same way we would want sitters to take care of ours!
About Michael R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fully fenced yard, lots of space inside, can accommodate crates or beds of any size, and all of our indoor spaces are customized to suit the crews needs!
Home
Information Michael R. would like to know about your pet
All we need is information on allergies or anything health or medicine related, and any particular fears or quirks they may have. For instance, one of our favorites, Joey, is not fond of mugs with a handle!
A typical day
Any activities your pup likes can be accommodated! Do they like to swim? We've got 50 foot leashes and a large shallow pond! Hiking? We have a spur of the Airline Trail on our property leading to miles of hiking trails! Wrestling with their buddies? Inside and outside, they have plenty of safe space to romp and play to their hearts content!
Location
Allston, MA
Pets
Michael R.
Allston-Brighton, MA