Mitchell F.
Mitchell F.
Contact for Boarding
from $39 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm, confident pack leader
I provide a calm, structured, stable environment for dogs of any size or temperament—especially those anxious, sensitive, or reactive—to relax and feel secure.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mitchell is so great with Dak, would highly recommend to anyone. He’s very patient with the dogs…. and owners too.
I received no photos or videos on the first day of my furbaby's stay. When I expressed my concerns, Mitchell responded: "I'll send photos when I can! I have seven dogs with me, so I typically do updates all at once in the evening." Throughout the stay, updates were sparse, + several of my questions—including whether B was being walked—went unanswered. My dog was not walked during his visit. Instead, he appeared to spend most of his time in the backyard + with the landlord, who was feeding him treats that I had not authorized. In fact, Mitchell was instructed to provide B only with the food + snacks that I provided. Most concerning, my furbaby returned home 1.6 pounds heavier. Yes, I weigh my dog regularly, + the weight gain was noticeable. In fact, I immediately noticed a difference in the final photo I received the night before pickup. Both in my Rover profile + during my verbal conversation with Mitchell, I clearly stated that B should only be given the food + treats I provide. This instruction was not followed, which is especially disappointing given the significant weight gain during a relatively short stay.
Our first time leaving our doggo with someone while we went away. Mitchell was outstanding! He was communicative, respectful, professional and patient. Our blue heeler LOVED him. Couldn’t be more grateful and happy with our choice. Your dog will be in GREAT hands.
We love Michelle, and our pup loves him even more. Sparkle always comes back from Michelle better behaved and socialized. Michelle isn’t just watching her he’s training her too.
Mitchell was fabulous for our first visit. Henry had a great visit. Mitchell updated us regularly - we loved the photos and updates. He was also so knowledgeable about training and management of behavior. We'll be back!
Mitchell was great with my giant dog! I immediately felt comfortable and so did Dak. He is super attentive and understands how to make the pups feel at home. Would totally recommend him to anyone!
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Schedule
I board full time, so I’m home throughout the day—either supervising, managing, and interacting with the dogs in my care or cleaning up after them.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
A dog’s primary stressor is uncertainty. An uncertain dog has no direction—they don't know what to do, where to go, or how to behave; they can’t predict outcomes and thus regard all stimuli as potential threats. So, to prevent uncertainty, I define clear rules, boundaries, and limitations that communicate my role, expectations, and competence as their temporary pack leader. This communication enables dogs in my care to feel secure, relieving them of the burden of leadership and encouraging them to relax. And once relaxed, I reinforce this state of mind through play and affection. This is how dogs in healthy packs interact with each other. They don’t fear; they confront. They don’t tolerate; they address. They don’t intimidate; they instruct. They don’t entice; they encourage. They don’t comfort; they correct. By me employing these same behaviors, dogs in my care—even and especially those most fearful or aggressive—regard me as one of them. They respect me because I respect them. An additional benefit to this approach is that I remain in control for the duration of the care. This control minimizes surprises, ensuring that the dogs’ behavior is predictable and therefore manageable, providing you with confidence and peace of mind.
Pets
A typical day
By design, a typical day with me is full but uneventful. The dogs do normal dog things: eat, play, explore, chew, rest, nap, etc. Some play, whereas others observe. Some chew, whereas others chase. Some enjoy company, whereas others prefer to be left alone. And some just want to lie under blankets all day (dachshunds). I simply maintain an environment wherein they all can do so safely and comfortably.