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Mickey S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Mickey S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Mickey has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Dog Day School & Boarding

Welcome to Mickey's Way! 🐾 I'm a professional dog trainer and full-time dog guardian, and dogs are what I do every day. My approach is different from traditional daycare. I believe dogs need more than simply being supervised or playing for hours. They need purposeful play, enrichment, mental stimulation, structure and—just as importantly—the ability to relax. That's why I created Mickey's Way Dog Day School. Dogs spend their day in my home environment participating in games-based training, structured play, enrichment, sniffing and exploration, individual attention and plenty of downtime. I keep my groups intentionally small so I can actually get to know each dog and tailor their day to their personality, energy level and needs. And yes, sometimes the most important thing we do is absolutely nothing. 😂 Play. Learn. Explore. Relax. That's a pretty good day at Mickey's Way.

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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56 ratings
Jessica G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 16, 2026

We love Mickey! He’s trained my dog continually and kept my dog during the weekend to get him more used to other dogs and everything has gone well! We will continue training for life! Mickey is laid back and explains everything sufficiently for my family to use tactics for our dog.

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Camille B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2025

I would like to thank Mickey for taking away my anxiety for leaving my puppy Grayson to be boarded by anyone. We did a meet and greet and that went well. He shared daily video updates and Grayson looked like he enjoyed his time with him. I have no complaints please contact Mickey for all your boarding needs.

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Asante J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 05, 2025

Very flexible and friendly

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Jennifer E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 17, 2025

I love Mickey’s Way just as much as Adonis does. A great family who loves dogs!!

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Montez B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2024

Mickey is an excellent care giver. Our baby girl is always excited to see him and we’re never worried about whether she had a nice stay.

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Lisa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2024

Mickey, is a phenomenal dog sitter! Our gurl Socks loves when her Mommy & Daddy go out of town, she knows she will be well taken care of and have a wonderful time with Uncle Mickey lol he is apart of our family for sure.. I appreciate all the pictures and I feel comfortable that our gurl Socks is having a blast on her sleepover and enjoying her mini vacation with Mickey !!! Thanks so much Mickey continue to provide outstanding service!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Dogs are literally my full-time job. 🐕 I spend my days working with, training, boarding and caring for dogs—and I've built Mickey's Way around the way I believe dogs should live. I'm especially passionate about games-based training and helping dogs learn through play, enrichment and real-life experiences rather than simply drilling commands. I have a fenced yard, and dogs staying with us become part of our household alongside my family and our dogs. My goal isn't to keep your dog entertained every second of the day. It's to give them a balanced day—some activity, some learning, some adventure, some cuddles and plenty of time to decompress. Basically... Good food. Good company. A little adventure. And plenty of time for a good nap. That's Mickey's Way. 🐾 And yes... I'm pretty awesome. 😂

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard. Your dog will be cared for in our loving home with my two dogs my daughter, my wife and myself .

Pets

A typical day

Your dog can run, play, wrestle, chase, play hide and seek, snuggle up with a buddy, get lavished with attention or simply hang out with friends all while under the close supervision of our trained and experienced pet loving staff whose primary goals are safety and fun.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Mickey can host up to 2 pets per night
To get a dog in for Boarding or Day Training Camp with us, we do require a few things first: All of the following is required. – Fully Potty Trained (sorry, no pee pads) -- Crate Trained – No history of aggression towards other dogs or humans. – Monthly preventative for heartworm and flea/tick – All dogs above 10 months old must be neutered/spayed (some medical exceptions allowed, but may require a behavioral assessment) SORRY NO SHOTS, NO DOCS, NO SERVICE... Vaccination Records- All dogs that come to stay with me must first send me a copy ofup-to-date vaccination records. The vaccinations we need are: Bordetella, Rabies and Distemper (usually listed as DTTP or DHPP on veterinary records.) – Negative fecal test (every 6 months) *We do not accept puppies that have not had at least 2 sets of vaccinations. Healthy Dogs ONLY Please- Here at Mickey's Way, we take the health and safety of all our pack members very seriously. Whether your dog is a current member or hoping to join our pack, please do not bring your dog to Day Camp or Boarding if they are currently being treated for or showing any symptoms of any communicable diseases or infections. This includes: Coughing or hacking, diarrhea, vomiting, eye or skin infections, or open lesions or sores. We will be happy to have your dog back once they have been cleared by your vet.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.