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Nicole B.

Johnston, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•25 reviews
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Leave your dog with a LOVING family

Pet care experience

If you are looking for a loving family to care for your dog look no further. ** Due to current restrictions meet and greets will be done outside in front of our home. Please contact me for a link to our website for policies and procedures! Check out our wonderful reviews on our facebook page! A typical day/night boarding with us will include: *We are home full time so your dog won’t be left alone! *Potty breaks every 2-4 hours as needed. *Completely fenced in yard (6 foot fence) for yard games including fetch. (All outdoor play will be monitored) *Lots of belly rubs and kisses *Daily coat brushing *Daily enforcement of positive training techniques *Daily updates with photos/videos *I can provide any crates (if used) *A report card summary sheet will go home with each dog to describe their stay. We are also fully insured! Frequently Asked Questions: You have young children and my dog hasn't been around children? That is not a problem. My kids have assisted me with fostering all types of dogs. They are fully aware of their boundaries and I will be responsible to ensure that the dogs and children are safe with their interactions. Can you administer medication to my dog? Yes I have experience with giving dogs all types of medications. Just please leave me specific instructions. Injections are and additional charge. What type of training techniques will you use? Due to my fostering experience and attending training classes I have learned how to train using a clicker paired with positive reinforcement. We will work on basic commands if needed such as: sit, stay, and down. My dog isn't house trained is that ok? No problem! I will work on house training with your dog and I have no problem using puppy pads as well. Please provide the dog food that your dog is used to and dogs must use flea/tick preventative. Please bring your own bowls, toys, and bedding. Your dog will be family. We are looking for repeat clients who will become lifelong fur friends! A little about me: I have fostered dogs for the past five years for two Rhode Island rescue groups. Friends of Homeless Animals and Divine Intervention. I live with my husband and four children. We all share a love and passion for dogs. We do not have any dogs of our own. We are home full time! Dogs will be taken out as often as needed. We will follow your current schedule. We also continue training. Puppies are welcome! Your dog is part of our family. We will keep your dog on leash and we have a fully fenced in yard. Dogs are monitored at all times.

Reviews

Parent Teach R.
Dog Boarding • May 29, 2023
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I love how Nicole pays attention to detail. She wanted to make sure that she knew my little girl: from her treats and her routine down to the way she likes to play ball. I never worried a minute while I was out of town because she had everything under control. It was such a comfort knowing that my little girl didn’t have to go to a kennel, but could stay in her own routine with an incredibly loving family. I would HIGHLY recommend Nicole and her pet sitting services to ALL my friends with furry people. Don’t even worry about stressing or planning for a trip to the kennel, just bring her to Nicole and her family. AND, she will update you as often as you’d like regarding your pets and their behavior. Contact her today!!

Eric G.
Dog Boarding • May 29, 2023
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Nicole and her family have yet again gone above and beyond for my precious dog! She is so flexible to work with. Gets back to me ASAP. I received tons of photos and videos during our dog's stay. The best part is that my dog shows up at Nicole's house and walks in the front door like it was her home. She is always treated like she is part of the family. Nicole's children are amazing with my dog and treat her like family! I couldn't be happier and I will NEVER go anywhere else. She also sends an adorable doggy daycare sheet home so that I know exactly how her day goes! All I can say is WOW!

Lauren M.
Dog Boarding • Oct 25, 2022
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I was worried before dropping Harley off with Nicole, but I felt so much better once I saw how happy Harley was. Both Nicole and her husband got down on Harley’s level and said hello and I know that made Harley more comfortable. He started wagging his tail and walked right off with them! I knew he was in good hands. I texted asking how he was doing throughout the weekend and Nicole was always quick to respond! I will definitely seek out Nicole next time I am in the area!

Eric G.
Dog Boarding • Aug 25, 2022
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Nicole and her family were fabulous with my dog! She was the only dog they cared for and she was treated like family! I received daily photos or videos and updates. I also received an adorable doggy daycare sheet that summarized her stay. I will forever send my dog with this loving home away from home!

About Nicole B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a full fenced in yard and live in a very safe neighborhood. You dog will never be left unattended. He or she will be part of our loving family!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Nicole B. would like to know about your pet

What is your dogs typical routine and what will make your dog the most comfortable while you are away? I love all breeds. I typically prefer small dogs, but we can have a conversation if you have a well behaved larger dog .

A typical day

Daily runs and walks throughout a no traffic neighborhood! Playing fetch in the fenced in yard! Cuddling on the couch or playing around the house! We have tons of toys! Positive clicker training practice daily!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Nicole can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Nicole can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

We are currently home full time so we are able to follow your typical schedule! We love to take many walks per day and are able to provide as many bathroom breaks and training opportunities as necessary.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 24 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole B.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a full fenced in yard and live in a very safe neighborhood. You dog will never be left unattended. He or she will be part of our loving family!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Nicole B. would like to know about your pet

What is your dogs typical routine and what will make your dog the most comfortable while you are away? I love all breeds. I typically prefer small dogs, but we can have a conversation if you have a well behaved larger dog .

A typical day

Daily runs and walks throughout a no traffic neighborhood! Playing fetch in the fenced in yard! Cuddling on the couch or playing around the house! We have tons of toys! Positive clicker training practice daily!

Location

Johnston, RI

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Nicole B.

Johnston, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•25 reviews