Steve H.
Steve H.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pro Trainer - Boutique Boarding
When your dog stays with me, they're actively cared for and set up to succeed. I'm Steve, a dog trainer (working with dogs since 2021), and I run boarding the way I run training: calm, structured, and built around good choices. The whole environment is designed for calm — predictable routines, real rest, and mental enrichment matched to your dog. It's a quiet cul-de-sac home with a secure 6-ft fenced yard and a roomy 12×20 covered patio. My resident dog Captain (9-yr-old Am Staff) is calm and social. Non-smoking, no kids, potty breaks every 2–4 hours, and photo updates on every stay. I'm comfortable with senior and special-needs dogs and can give oral and injected medication. Your dog comes home relaxed, settled, and practiced in the calm behavior you're building at home. Want training folded into the stay? Just ask.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maverick had a great time as always with Steve!
Loki had great time and I got daily pictures/videos from Steve. As usual, couldnt have wished for a better experience!!!!!
I’ve had an excellent experience working with Steve for puppy training. His professionalism, knowledge and genuine care was evident from our first consultation. My family recently traveled out of state for five days, I felt completely comfortable leaving our pup in his hands. Steve provided daily updates, including photos and videos. It was clear our puppy was well cared for and I love the fact that it is a home environment. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a trustworthy trainer or boarding!
Booked my pup with Steve for 3 days. He did an awesome job taking care of her. Will book again.
Steve was wonderful! Great communication, and we love the daily (and often multiple times per day!) photos and updates, and we trust our pups are well taken care of. We have two high maintenance huskies, and to be able to take them in AND ensure they get their needs met (and mostly exceeded) is such a relief. Thank you so much!!
Steve was great as usual: got back a happy and tired pup! I also really appreciated daily pictures I got from Steve. i know Loki had a great time with Steve!
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Schedule
I work from home Monday–Friday, so guest dogs are woven right into my day—think morning yard time while the coffee brews, brain-game breaks between Zoom calls, and relaxed evening hangouts on the patio. My roommate tags in during my short errands, so there’s rarely more than a couple of hours without a human around. Weekends stay flexible for longer enrichment outings or extra cuddle marathons, depending on your pup’s style.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, my home has a secure 6-ft fence and a roomy 12 × 20 ft covered patio, so Oregon rain never steals fresh-air time. Resident “ambassador” Captain—a mellow, dog-savvy 7-year-old terrier mix—welcomes newcomers and models polite play. All guests dine in separate zones and get their own chill-out spots to keep mealtimes peaceful. Pups who breeze through dog-park greetings thrive here, and while every age and size is welcome, silver-snouted seniors get extra cushy beds and slow, mindful enrichment because grey muzzles have a special place in my heart.
Pets
A typical day
Typical Day, Tailored to Your Dog Mornings start with a backyard sniff-and-stretch while I brew coffee, then breakfast. Throughout my WFH day the yard and 12 × 20 ft covered patio stay open when the weather’s friendly, and I sprinkle in play breaks—fetch, flirt-pole, or gentle sunbathing, depending on the pup. We mix short “sniffari” leash walks to the nearby field for dogs who enjoy exploring, plus quick training games that keep minds busy without over-taxing bodies. Evenings wind down with couch cuddles or a quiet chew, followed by one last backyard patrol under the porch lights. Energy level and age set the pace—your six-month whirlwind will rack up extra ball reps, while your ten-year sage gets slower strolls and plush-bed lounge time.
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.