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Nicole D.

Jay, NY

5 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews
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Patient, thoughtful and flexible!

Pet care experience

I have 30 years of experience in caring for my own dogs and boarding for friends and family. With flexible scheduling, I am able to be there for your pet(s) at all hours of the day and night so there is constant care while you are away. My family and I have worked with many kinds of pets including dogs, small rodents, rabbits, lizards, parakeets, and other birds such as outdoor ducks and chickens. My family even raised our own ducks! I am especially open to puppy care as I am patient and happy to work with house training and such. My patience for senior care is also extensive so I'm glad to work with your pets in their golden years as well.

Reviews

Mary D.
Doggy Day Care • May 24, 2025
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Nicole was great! Super accommodating and sent updates and pictures throughout his stay - it was clear he was having a great time! Will definitely be bringing him back next time we're in town.

Jennifer Z.
Dog Boarding • Feb 17, 2025
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Nicole is always a great communicator. I always get pics and my dog comes home happy and tired. I would book with her again.

Taylor P.
Dog Boarding • Aug 27, 2024
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My pup has had issues with eating his food but Nicole was patient and got him to eat! I was nervous taking him to a sitter since he didn’t feel well, but I trust Nicole so much!!

Taylor P.
Dog Boarding • Aug 23, 2024
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Nicole is amazing and will always be my first choice for doggy boarding when I am in Cleveland. My puppy loves being with her and her pups and has the best time. She sends so many updated and photos which I love so much and it puts me at ease. I 10000% recommend Nicole!!

About Nicole D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to work out the best set up to make your pet comfortable. I leash pets at all times when outside with them in my yard and have a designated area for them for potty breaks. I also have crate options if you prefer crate training. For pets other than dogs, we keep them separated in a designated area depending on what type of pet it is and what their habitat requires (cage, crate, tank, etc). Visits to your home is entirely up to you! Whatever instructions and requests you have for that scenario is something we could plan out beforehand, and I can even send you daily updates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Please be upfront about any aggression, ailments, and or issues with your dog before booking with me. We welcome your dog into our family of two adults, two teen daughters and two friendly dogs so it is a strong family environment. This means we cuddle with your dogs and treat them as if they're our own! If your dog is uncomfortable with this type of setting or has reactivity to men, children or other dogs, please understand that this might cause an issue during boarding services with us and we will have to include it on your dog's notes so that future boarders may see this. We just want everyone to be comfortable and certainly would not want your pet to have anything less than a happy-wagging-tail time with us!

A typical day

With two dogs of our own, we have plenty of playtime built into the day. I also encourage downtime, so all pets get a break and have time to relax. We have woods and trails around our house where I am happy to leash-walk your dog each day if they need further exercise.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Nicole can host

Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Nicole can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I am an artist who works from a home studio and I do not have any set hours. Because of this flexibility, I am available at all hours of the day and night in my own home for your pet. While I would prefer to sleep in my own house to be available for my family, I'm happy to make early morning or late evening visits to your home for your pet or have them stay with me where I can tend to them all night if necessary.

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About Nicole D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to work out the best set up to make your pet comfortable. I leash pets at all times when outside with them in my yard and have a designated area for them for potty breaks. I also have crate options if you prefer crate training. For pets other than dogs, we keep them separated in a designated area depending on what type of pet it is and what their habitat requires (cage, crate, tank, etc). Visits to your home is entirely up to you! Whatever instructions and requests you have for that scenario is something we could plan out beforehand, and I can even send you daily updates.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Please be upfront about any aggression, ailments, and or issues with your dog before booking with me. We welcome your dog into our family of two adults, two teen daughters and two friendly dogs so it is a strong family environment. This means we cuddle with your dogs and treat them as if they're our own! If your dog is uncomfortable with this type of setting or has reactivity to men, children or other dogs, please understand that this might cause an issue during boarding services with us and we will have to include it on your dog's notes so that future boarders may see this. We just want everyone to be comfortable and certainly would not want your pet to have anything less than a happy-wagging-tail time with us!

A typical day

With two dogs of our own, we have plenty of playtime built into the day. I also encourage downtime, so all pets get a break and have time to relax. We have woods and trails around our house where I am happy to leash-walk your dog each day if they need further exercise.

Location

Jay, NY

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Nicole D.

Jay, NY

5 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews