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Shawn D.

Gardiner, MT

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Shawn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Shawn can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am on site pretty much every day. I may be doing yard work or cleaning one of our vacation rentals. I occasionally will drive to Gardiner or Livingston.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Shawn D.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 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 the outdoor kennel in the front pasture. It has a partial roof and fenced in area. We also have dog treats inside the garage or if your pop would like they are welcome to hang out with me and my dog for the day which could include doing yardwork, going for a walk, going for a ride in the car, or at one of our vacation cabins. I am a retired nurse of 25 years.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Shawn D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any things I need to know about your dog ahead of time. You can bring an unwashed pillowcase or clothing item with your scent if desired.

A typical day

Most days I am on site cleaning a cabin, working in the yard or in the kitchen. Some days I travel to Livingston for supplies. We frequently take hikes in the backyard up Little Trail Creek. We have two ponds & a creek onsite. It’s a water lovers dream!

Location

Gardiner, MT

Shawn D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

The only kennel at North Entrance

Pet care experience

I have been a dog lover, my whole life. My daughter, Maggie is actually named after my first dog! We have a three year-old great Dane mix that loves having friends over! If your dog would not love that we also have an outdoor kennel we offer in our home, one on one dog sitting and outdoor kennel stays in the front pasture. Our five horses are on site. We are five minutes from Gardiner at the north entrance to Yellowstone. The next closest kennel is 40 minutes north of us one way. Our property houses for vacation cabin rentals- LittleTrailCreekCabins.

Reviews

Lyndsey H.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 22, 2026
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Shawn was wonderful and our puppies were worn OUT when we returned. She sent pics during the day while we were hiking and was super communicative throughout the whole process. This was a wonderful way for our pups to have some fun while we did some not puppy friendly hikes on our RV trip. 10/10!

Malia R.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 22, 2026
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Shawn was wonderful! She took great care of our pup which allowed us to explore Yellowstone NP more freely. Would book again!

Lolly S.
Jul 01, 2025

Shawn was amazing with my two dogs! I think they may have had a better vacation than we did! They were loved and looked after and we were provided updates each day of our stay.

About Shawn D.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 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 the outdoor kennel in the front pasture. It has a partial roof and fenced in area. We also have dog treats inside the garage or if your pop would like they are welcome to hang out with me and my dog for the day which could include doing yardwork, going for a walk, going for a ride in the car, or at one of our vacation cabins. I am a retired nurse of 25 years.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Shawn D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any things I need to know about your dog ahead of time. You can bring an unwashed pillowcase or clothing item with your scent if desired.

A typical day

Most days I am on site cleaning a cabin, working in the yard or in the kitchen. Some days I travel to Livingston for supplies. We frequently take hikes in the backyard up Little Trail Creek. We have two ponds & a creek onsite. It’s a water lovers dream!

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Shawn D.

Gardiner, MT

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews