Stacey M.
Stacey M.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Dog’s Exlcusive Retreat 🐾
🏡 Boarding & Daycare ------------------------- Hi there! I’m Stacey, and I provide the ultimate "home-away-from-home" experience for dogs who deserve (or need) a little extra peace of mind. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, which is a fancy way of saying I speak "Dog." While most sitters love pups, I’ve spent my career studying the subtle micro-behaviors that others miss. Whether your dog is a high-energy athlete or a shy wallflower, I’m constantly monitoring their body language and energy to ensure they feel safe, confident, and completely at ease. What makes a stay with me different? The "One-Family" Rule: I never "cross-pollinate" families. Your dog(s) will be the only guests in my home. No stress from strange dogs, no preventable play injuries, and no picking up bad habits from "roommates." A Child-Free Sanctuary: My home is a quiet, predictable environment—perfect for dogs who aren't used to (or comfortable with) the unpredictability of kiddos. The 0.3-Acre "Racetrack": My yard is fully fenced and wraps entirely around the house. It’s a literal doggy 500! Pups have 24/7 access to run circles, sunbathe on the deck, or people-watch from the porch. Training Upkeep: Working on something specific? Since I’m a behavior specialist, I love reinforcing the rules you’ve already worked so hard to establish. Your pup won’t come home "un-trained!" Medication & Special Care: With over 10 years of experience caring for my own senior dog, I’m fully comfortable with complex medication schedules. Conveniently located in Fulton/Church Hill, I’m just minutes from the airport and train station. Whether your pup needs a high-energy zoomie session or a shady spot to nap under professional supervision, I’ve got them covered. I can’t wait to meet your best friend! 👟 Premium Walks & Drop-Ins ------------------------- Behavior-Focused Walks: Every walk is structured to support good habits. I focus on positive reinforcement, monitoring stress levels, and maintaining proper leash manners rather than just logging distance. Attentive Drop-In Visits: Perfect for puppies, seniors, or cats. Visits include fresh food and water, structured potty breaks, medication administration, and focused, one-on-one enrichment tailored to your pet's energy level. 🛑 A Note on Safety & Crate Training ------------------------- To provide the highly attentive, single-guest, exclusive environment your dog deserves, I maintain a strict safety protocol. All boarding and daycare guests must be crate-trained (training in progress is absolutely fine) and arrive with their own kennel from home. While my schedule is heavily tailored around my guests, I do step out for short windows (usually under an hour or two) for exercise, appointments, or errands. For their psychological comfort and physical safety in a new environment, dogs must be able to rest peacefully in a crate during these brief absences (initial upset is common and understood). This structure is what allows me to keep my home a calm, premium sanctuary for your pet.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Juniper had a great one-night stay with Stacey! She got along well with Stacey’s dogs, who are total sweethearts, and she came back to us happy and well-cared-for. We would trust Stacey to watch our dogs again!
Stacey took great care of my dog and made me feel at ease leaving her for a week. I knew she understood my concerns and was on the same page about safety and making sure my dog got along well with hers. I got plenty of updates while I was gone, and my dog had a great time with no stress, which is exactly what I was looking for! Can’t thank her enough!
Thanks for taking such good care of Merry!
Nola had a wonderful stay with Stacey while we were away on vacation. Stacey went the extra mile to make she felt comfortable and kept us updated along the way. Will definitely book again!
Thank you for taking care of Foxy and Bandit. This was their third visit with Stacey. My dogs enjoy being in her home and are always well taken care of.
Stacey took care of my two senior dogs while I was away for two weeks studying abroad. She is very kind and thoughtful. She sent updates on a regular basis to myself and my mom. I love her process for acclimating new dogs to her home. Our first meeting was in the park where my dogs met her sweet dog. My dogs aren’t usually friendly with other dogs but they all got along very well at the first meeting. Their second visit was doggy daycare, that went well too. By the time my trip came around, my dogs were familiar with her. I highly recommend this process if you are boarding with her for a longer period of time. She has a clean home. Her backyard and front yard are completely fenced and secure. I’m sure my dogs felt like they were on vacation as well. I will hire Stacey in the future for all my boarding needs. I highly recommend her. Thank you for taking care of Foxy and Bandit.
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Schedule
🗓️ Routine & Availability ------------------------------- Because I am self-employed with a flexible schedule, I am around the house most of the time, making this a highly present and attentive environment for your dog. MON, FRI, & WEEKENDS: My schedule is wide open and highly flexible. While I may occasionally step out for short periods (errands, exercise, or appointments), I am primarily base-camped at home. Your dog will have constant companionship and 24/7 yard access while I am here. TUE, WED, & THURS: I have a set, predictable time period where I am away from the house from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Dogs who are comfortable with a standard mid-day nap routine thrive during these blocks. Crate or kennel required for time I am away from the home.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
🏡 An Exclusive, Child-Free Sanctuary ------------------------------- One Family Only: Your dog(s) will be the sole guests in my home. This completely eliminates the risks of "cross-family" friction, resource guarding, or accidental play injuries. Predictable & Quiet: My home is completely child-free, making it an ideal, low-stress retreat for senior dogs, anxious pups, or those who prefer a calm environment. 🧠 Professional Behavioral Supervision ------------------------------- Expert Eyes: As a senior behavior specialist, I spot subtle micro-behaviors (shifts in posture or energy) to proactively manage stress and maintain a peaceful environment. Training Upkeep: I seamlessly reinforce your current training rules and routines so your puppy or dog doesn't lose progress while you're away. Medication Experience: With a decade of experience caring for my own senior pup, I am fully competent with complex medication schedules. 🌳 Secure Yard & Routine ------------------------------- The 0.3-Acre "Racetrack": The yard is fully fenced and wraps entirely around the house, creating a safe, continuous circuit for high-energy zoomies. Outdoor Freedom & Routine: On my workdays (Tuesday–Thursday, 12 PM–6 PM), dogs enjoy a predictable mid-day nap routine. Outside of those specific afternoon hours, they have 24/7 indoor-outdoor access to sunbathe on the deck, relax in the shade, or run the racetrack.
Pets
A typical day
MORNING: Breakfast (served separately for stress-free dining) and morning yard time—whether that's zoomies around the racetrack or a game of fetch. DAYTIME: A mix of outdoor activities based on what your pup prefers (squirrel watching, sniffing around the yard, or chasing balls), porch lounging for low-energy guests, and comfortable rest periods. EVENING: Dinner, followed by another dedicated round of outdoor playtime and yard activities, before winding down in the living area for plenty of evening relaxation as part of the family.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeStacey can host up to 2 pets per night
- To ensure the highest standard of safety and a seamless transition into our routine, please share the following details about your dog before our stay: Crate Protocol & Training: All guests must arrive with their own kennel. While I require pups to be crated for short windows when I step out for errands, a little initial transition upset is very normal and understood! If your dog's crate training is still a "in-progress," that is entirely fine—I proactively provide positive training reinforcement to all guests during their stay to help them build a happy, confident relationship with their space (kennel) and mine! Medical & Health Status: Please outline any active medical conditions, dietary restrictions, or allergies. If your dog requires medication, provide explicit instructions regarding dosages, timing, and your preferred method for administering them. Behavioral Quirks & Comfort Levels: Let me know what your pup loves and what they prefer to avoid. Are there specific triggers that cause anxiety or fear (such as thunder, fireworks, or specific loud noises)? Knowing how they express discomfort helps me protect their peace. Training & Daily Habits: What commands or household rules are you currently reinforcing? Sharing their usual feeding routine, sleep preferences, and how they handle normal crate or downtime helps keep their structure intact. Outdoor & Play Preferences: Does your dog live for a game of fetch, prefer chasing squirrels, or thrive on sniffing every blade of grass? Letting me know their favorite yard activities helps me tailor their exercise outside of racetrack zoomies.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.