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Shankar M.

Groton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Shankar can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I have plenty of time to play with the dogs in the morning and during the day. As I work from home, I can take them for potty breaks every few hours. During weekends, my familiy is there to help with the dogs. We are a dog loving family will treat your furbaby like ours.

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About Shankar M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My yard has a 4 ft high fence throughout and we do not leave our dog unattended anytime. They are always in front of our eyes. I play with the dogs myself using a ball or rope.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shankar M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know your dog's habits before keeping him/her for the safety of everyone. Like if he/her has food/water or toy aggression. Is he/she playful or likes to be stay alone and rest? His/Her temperament. I will take all efforts to provide him the atmosphere he/she needs.

A typical day

My typical day starts by taking the dog outside inside the year for their morning chores, It is followed by a walk in the neighborhood when the weather is right, or a play inside the yard. Following that the dogs have their breakfast, followed that by a potty break immediate after. Dogs play inside or outside depending on the weather again. I take them out every few hours for potty throughtout the day. Sometimes in the afternoon, I would give them treats if they behave. The day ends with a run and play in the yard for about an hour and following that, they have a 15 min break before dinner. Immediately after dinner, I take them for a potty break inside the yard.

Location

Groton, MA

Shankar M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Fulltime home/ Fenced Area with Dog

Pet care experience

Your dog will be well taken cared by me and my family. Someone is always home to take care of the dog. We have our own dog (Shepherd-Husky about 90 lb). We treat our dog as a family member and your dog will get the same level of affection and treatment. Your dog will get enough playtime with my dog so they will be emotionally happy and physically tired. We play fetch with balls and sticks. He/She will get plentiful pee/potty breaks. I built a 4ft tall fenced area in my yard for the dogs to play. I am always present inside the fenced area when the dogs are playing. Feel free to message me with anymore questions! Look forward to meeting you and your dog!

Reviews

Archana P.
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026
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Shankar and his family were accommodating with our dog’s needs and took great care of him. We truly appreciated him keeping us well informed of everything that went on each day and sending plenty of pictures. We would definitely love to board with him again in the future!

Susan P.
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026
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Josie had the best experience with Shankar. We received picture and updates that let us know she was doing great. She came back exhausted after playing with her new friend. Highly recommend!!

Harini M.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 06, 2025
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We had a good experience today! They were very warm, kind, and took such great care of our dog. We really appreciated the constant updates and pictures, which kept us reassured throughout the day. Our pup had plenty of playtime and came home happy and relaxed. Definitely recommend!

Mark M.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2025
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The best dog you can ever find

About Shankar M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

5 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My yard has a 4 ft high fence throughout and we do not leave our dog unattended anytime. They are always in front of our eyes. I play with the dogs myself using a ball or rope.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Shankar M. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know your dog's habits before keeping him/her for the safety of everyone. Like if he/her has food/water or toy aggression. Is he/she playful or likes to be stay alone and rest? His/Her temperament. I will take all efforts to provide him the atmosphere he/she needs.

A typical day

My typical day starts by taking the dog outside inside the year for their morning chores, It is followed by a walk in the neighborhood when the weather is right, or a play inside the yard. Following that the dogs have their breakfast, followed that by a potty break immediate after. Dogs play inside or outside depending on the weather again. I take them out every few hours for potty throughtout the day. Sometimes in the afternoon, I would give them treats if they behave. The day ends with a run and play in the yard for about an hour and following that, they have a 15 min break before dinner. Immediately after dinner, I take them for a potty break inside the yard.

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Shankar M.

Groton, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews