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Shannon H.

Spotsylvania, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews
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Live, Laugh, WAG!

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Wet noses and sloppy kisses are welcomed here! At our home there are plenty of places for your fur baby to relax inside and outside, including our laps. Our property is a little over 2.5 acres with about half of it being wooded. The backyard is fenced and provides half of an acre for your pup and I to play. There’s a nice screened in porch for the warmer weather and 2 cozy fireplaces to curl up next to on the cold days. All bookings come with free belly rubs for your 4 legged companion! We are NOT a kennel, so we do not have cages for any pets. OUR SERVICES: ~ DAYCARE ~ - Dogs, small mammals*, lizards, turtles and frogs. - Up to 11 hours - Drop off after 8am - Pick up before 7pm - At our location - Pets should be fed before/ after their daycare stay - All treats, toys and supplies must be provided by you for your pet. - Habitats/cages/terrariums for the small mammals, lizards, turtles and frogs must be brought and dropped off with the pet. - Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any bully breeds unless they are crate trained and you provide an appropriate sized crate during the booking. *Small mammals include: mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs and sugar gliders. ~ BOARDING ~ - Dogs, small mammals*, lizards, turtles and frogs. - Up to 24 hours - Drop off after 8am - Pick up before 7pm - At our location - All food, treats, toys and supplies must be provided by you for your pet. - Habitats/cages/terrariums for the small mammals, lizards, turtles and frogs must be brought and dropped off with the pet. - Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any bully breeds unless they are crate trained and you provide an appropriate sized crate during the booking. *Small mammals include: mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs and sugar gliders. Puppies get a bit more attention since they are in the most developmental stage in their life. If you have a puppy, I will spend more time with them to do some positive reinforcement training during their boarding stay. I have 2 dogs at home that are great with dogs of any age or size, so your pup will be socialized as well. AVAILABILITY: Please contact me for availability, the calendar does not always update in between bookings. If you see I am booked already or if you have multiple pet(s), I can sometimes work something out and fit you in. Last minute stays are hard to do when I am already booked, because I need to know in advance so I can open that slot for you on Rover. A MEET & GREET is required before your pup’s first booking. This way we can get to know each other and make sure we’re the best fit for them. ABOUT ME: Animals have been a huge part of my life and my family ever since I was a young girl. I've owned dogs, cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, leopard geckos and many more 4 legged critters. Every animal that entered our home was considered part of the family. I’ve been a dog owner for over 20 years and have trained all my dogs on my own. I am certified for dog and cat first aid and CPR through the American Red Cross Association. I became a certified dog groomer in 2012 and have been grooming part time since then. Currently I am training our rescue puppy alongside our 5 year old rescue at home. Recently I have signed up at our local SPCA to be a foster mom for dogs, and my first foster case was a mama and her 7 four week old pups. It's a lot of work, but I love every minute of it! I look forward to meeting you and spending time with your four-legged child(ren)!

Reviews

Myron W.
Dog Boarding • Jun 18, 2018
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Did excellent with my dog diamond and will schedule again. I apologize for the tardiness of the rating.

Gil D.
Dog Boarding • Dec 05, 2017
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Thank you vey much Shannon for taking good care of our Cali. We missed her so much during our vacation but the daily texts and pictures you sent comforted us to know that she was in excellent hands. We highly recommend you to our family and friends.

Jo G.
Doggy Day Care • Nov 16, 2017
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My golden retriever Emma stayed with Shannon and her two pups, Lily and Sheldon, for the first time this week (day care). Emma is very playful and I wanted her to have interaction with other dogs. Lily became her bestie and Emma came home exhausted, which is exactly what I wanted. Both Lily and Sheldon are super friendly. Shannon is extremely conscientious about the dogs, giving them pee and poop breaks hourly and providing a little report card on their activities. She has a big backyard and a house where the dogs can play in the large living room. No crates! Shannon is very responsive to messages and questions, and will provide updates and photos. I've already rebooked for additional day care and plan to set up a regular once-a-week schedule. Although I haven't booked an overnight stay, I will definitely do so in the future. Shannon is a great Rover sitter!

Blane K.
Dog Boarding • Oct 25, 2017
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Our 2 year old Aussie is our "baby" and we are so happy to have found Shannon to take care of him when we have to go out of town! She kept us updated with info and pictures while he was there and you could tell he was happy to have doggie friends to play with. When we picked him up he was happy to see us but not stressed and anxious like the last place we left him. We have already let her know the tentative dates we will need her in the near future. Highly recommend her if you need to leave your pups.

About Shannon H.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Shannon H. would like to know about your pet

~Please let me know of any allergies or health conditions your dog may have. (Medications needed?) ~Does your dog have any unpleasant habits? (Toy possessive, relentless chewing, dog aggressive?) ~How do you reward your dog for good behavior? (Treats, toys, belly rubs?) ~How do you correct your dog for bad behavior? (Time out, loud clapping, spray bottle?)

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Shannon can host

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

About Shannon H.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Shannon H. would like to know about your pet

~Please let me know of any allergies or health conditions your dog may have. (Medications needed?) ~Does your dog have any unpleasant habits? (Toy possessive, relentless chewing, dog aggressive?) ~How do you reward your dog for good behavior? (Treats, toys, belly rubs?) ~How do you correct your dog for bad behavior? (Time out, loud clapping, spray bottle?)

Location

Spotsylvania, VA

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Shannon H.

Spotsylvania, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•10 reviews