Need a reliable dog sitter? Working long hours or traveling out of town? Look no more! You just found your Dog's home away from home. We are affordable, professional, reliable and flexible. We are a family of two who love animals of all kinds especially dogs. We have been fostering animals and cared for family and friends pets for many years. Over that time, we have looked after dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and turtles. My name is Silvia. I was a professional dog trainer in my 20’s. I taught both group dog training classes and private classes. I also have experiences with behavior modification for dogs. I also had some basic dog training in search and scent tracking. I learned about dog psychology and reading dog behaviors from Mike McConnery, owner of Baden K9 Tactical School, who trains working service dogs to families, military, law enforcement agencies, security firms. I currently work full time as an orthopedic researcher for McMaster University. My partner's name is Alex. Alex works full time as a marketing architect. We are both in our 30’s. We both work from home about 4 out of 5 days a week. We can board house trained dogs during the week, or Friday to Sunday and statutory holidays. We are the proud pet parents of Heidi, our lovable 2 yrs old female golden retriever. She is fun loving and enjoys furry visitors. We live in an apartment in Burlington and are surrounded by many pet lovers in our quiet neighborhood. Our location is perfect for walks surrounded by parks and other great outdoor areas for your dogs. We are very close to Kern Park where there are lots of walking paths for dogs. There are also a few large off leash areas closely. We take the dogs out for long walks 4 times a day: in the morning, noon, 5-6pm and 10-11pm. We do not have any areas in the apartment that are carpeted or otherwise pet-unfriendly. There are lots of space to move around and explore. Cuddling on the couch is a favourite of our furry visitors after a romp outside in the fresh air. Your dog will have the run of our apartment and is welcome to cuddle up wherever they would like. They will be a family guest in our home and receive lots of attention. We can provide lots of photo updates during your dog’s stay with us. General Information: 1. A surcharge might be added for puppies, larger dogs, dogs with behavioral issues and dogs with medical issues. 2. We prefer but do not require a Meet n’ Greet, but would like to know a bit more about your dog before he/she comes into our home. If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or people we will not be able board them. 3. Please bring your own dog food/leash/treats/toys/bedding. Please bring your crate if your dog prefers his/her own space sometimes or like to sleeps in their own little room. 4. Please bring proof of rabies and kennel cough vaccinations. 5. We offer pick-up/drop-off service and grooming at extra costs. Free pick-up & drop-off for boarding over two weeks within eligible area (within 30 km) Please feel free to message us if you have any further questions. Whether you are looking for a long term or short-term stay, we would love to welcome your pup into our pack and make them an extension of our family. We offer an elite experience for your pup so you can rest easy that they are receiving a vacay just as great as yours. Be confident that your pet will be treated like our own. We look forward hearing from you and to opening up our home to you and your furry friend. We are located in Burlington (Brant and Uppermiddle) Please visit our website at www.DoggyHotel.ca