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Rhiannon M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Rhiannon M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
26 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Decades of Loving Dogs 💗

Dogs 💞… I create a carefully curated, in-home experience designed for dogs who thrive in a structured, attentive, and emotionally intuitive environment. Dogs have always been at the core of my life, and it’s something that runs in my family. Both my mother and sister own and operate successful dog daycare businesses in Massachusetts, giving me a lifelong foundation in professional, high-level care. At Samantha’s Playhouse (I own and operate my own separate business), I specialize in forming genuine, intuitive connections with dogs across all breed groups and temperaments. I take an individualized approach with every dog—understanding their personality, energy, communication style, and emotional needs—allowing me to create a calm, balanced, and deeply enriching experience. I operate a private, boutique-style dog care environment where structure and social harmony are intentionally designed. Dogs are thoughtfully integrated into small, well-matched playgroups based on energy and play style—not just size—resulting in exceptional manners, confidence, and positive social behavior. Every interaction is closely observed and guided with a highly attentive, experienced eye. A defining element of Samantha’s Playhouse is my own dog, who naturally serves as the “host” of the home. She helps create a welcoming, balanced atmosphere and models excellent social behavior for visiting dogs. What began as an early idea to find her a companion has evolved into something even more special—she genuinely loves the presence of other dogs, enhancing the experience for every guest. My philosophy is rooted in empathy, awareness, and respect for each dog as an individual. I don’t just supervise—I actively engage, guide, and connect. The result is a safe, structured, and elevated environment where dogs feel secure, understood, and genuinely at home. For owners seeking a higher standard of care—this is where trust, structure, and connection come together.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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38 ratings
Laura G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 01, 2025

Rhiannon took such great care of Benny while he stayed with her for a few days! When we went over for the meet and greet, he was so excited and happy to be there and it was obvious he would be in good hands. Her house and yard are both very dog friendly. I was at ease the whole time I was away knowing how much fun he was having there. Thanks Rhiannon!

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Carolyn B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 26, 2024

Rhiannon is so wonderful with my dog! He was very well taken care of and really enjoyed her very dog-friendly environment! Will absolutely be seeing Rhiannon again and again!!

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Michael E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 26, 2023

My babies love going to see Rhiannon and Samantha!

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Praseeda T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 21, 2023

I took my pup for a greet and meet and Rhiannon was very professional and made him meet the dogs in a very calm environment which made my pup don’t want to leave the house 😂. He went for the daycare and came back super happy and Rihannon shared so many pics during the stay and kept me updated about how he did . This was super helpful. I have booked again with Rhiannon for the Christmas break.

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Mollie I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 05, 2023

Great sitter!

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Bobbi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 02, 2023

She did a fantastic job! Would recommend and use again.

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Schedule

I work full time from home. Breaks are established in a routine structure throughout the day. Morning and post dinner breaks are well established and fun!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Fully fenced yard, 3/2 home. Secure and open concept. Able to monitor behavior and interaction if other dogs are present. I do not provide sitting in other peoples homes.

Pets

A typical day

Physical and mental exercise. There are endless things to do in my yard. We have a ball launcher, frisbee, pull toys, tether ball, a horse ball, a basket full of various other toys, freeze dried treats for tricks and training, 2 sprinklers, a doggie pool and there is a lot of wildlife around for interest! My neighborhood is extremely safe and we love going for nightly walks once it cools down and there are minimal distractions. The yard is big enough that walks aren’t entirely necessary, we don’t go on walks until cooler out anyways. I often leave my sliders open and monitor the dogs going in and out especially while with the zoomies! I love for them to feel free but safe simultaneously.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Rhiannon can host up to 8 pets per night
Feel free to let me know temperament, food aggressions, people or toy possessiveness, any medications needing to be administered or special tricks. Crates are optional if you baby prefers it only, otherwise I allow free roaming as long as everyone is happy and most certainly on all beds and furniture. Potty trained is REQUIRED. Special attention is always provided to each dog but any dogs with severe separation anxiety or minimal social experience would be helpful to know as well. I am very sensitive to each dogs special needs as they are our children!
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.