Tara & Mike B.
Simcoe, ON
Services
Prices include all fees.
Tara & Mike can host
Availability
I’m a retired pharmacy technician, so I’m very familiar with medications and administration. My husband works nights, so there’s always someone here to have naps with. We have over 10 acres of land, including about 8 acres of bush with walking paths. There’s a fully fenced dog run attached to the house for bathroom breaks. We have a large room dedicated to indoor play and rest, and a large, cleared outdoor area for playing fetch and water activities when the weather is nice. There’s plenty of shade for relaxing on hot days.
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About Tara & Mike B.
Safety, trust & environment
We’ve always dreamed of running a boarding kennel or daycare. As dog owners for over 30 years, we’ve mostly had more than one dog at a time. Years ago, we even had a litter of eight Labs! Currently, we have three dogs: Jenny, a retriever mix female we helped rehome when she was 10 months old; Oscar, our 8-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog; and Maverick, our 4-year-old Red Retriever. We also have our grand puppy, Cooper, a 4-year-old Basset Hound, who lives in an attached apartment with our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. Cooper is with us when his parents work. All dogs are welcome on the furniture and beds. We’re non-smokers and have elderly parents, one in a wheelchair, living with us. We also have a new baby in an attached apartment.
Home
Information Tara & Mike B. would like to know about your pet
* Dog-friendly * Kid-friendly * Any experience with wheelchairs * Any aggressive behaviours * Diet * Treats * House-trained - how often * Furniture or dog bed/crate * Barking * Brushing * Water or car lover * Vet and number * In case of emergency * Afraid of storms/loud sounds - generator * Need to meet our dogs first. Good recall, can they be off leash outside?
A typical day
We will have outdoor time in the morning and afternoon as long as the weather allows. We have lots of space to play inside if needed. Toys to play with and mentally stimulating games as well. The dogs will follow me through out the day as I do my housework as well. We have lots of space for the dogs to find a save comfortable sleeping area including furniture and our bed.
Location
Simcoe, ON
Pets
Stay at home dog lover and owner.
Pet care experience
Over 30 years of dog ownership and care. I am a retired Pharmacy Technician so I have lots of experience with medications and administration. Large property for exercise. Indoor area for playtime. We’ll treat your furry friend like we do our own, showering them with love, cuddles, and treats while following your dog’s specific diet requirements.
Reviews
Tara and Mike are genuine dog lovers who treat every pet like family. I have known them for almost 40 years and when they host a BBQ, the invitation naturally extends to their guests’ four legged family members too. My Piper absolutely loves visiting their property — she runs, plays, and joins in on all the fun. She even knows that when hockey season is on, a goal means it is time to head to the TV room for a treat. Tara and Mike pay close attention to the unique needs of each dog, offering patience, structure, and boundaries when needed. Tara is also the first to share lost dog posts on social media to help reunite pets with their families. This is a household of true dog lovers — people you can trust wholeheartedly to care for your fur baby the way you do.
I highly recommend Tara and Mike for all dog care needs. A very loving home...your pups will be spoiled. Clean, responsible and reliable. We wouldn't take Junior any where else.
Tara & Mike are amazing pet caregivers, they have looked after our dog since he was a puppy while we go to work. They treat every animal as their own, your animals will always get lots of attentions and affection while in their care. You will never worry about how your pet is doing in their care, I recommend them to look after your pet if you’re looking for reliable and trustworthy pet care!
Tara and Mike are incredibly responsible, trustworthy, and loving pet caregivers. They treat every pet like family — spoiled with attention, affection, and lots of belly rubs too! Their patience, reliability, and genuine love for animals make it easy to leave your pets in their care with complete peace of mind. I highly recommend Tara and Mike to anyone looking for dependable care and happy, tail-wagging pets.
About Tara & Mike B.
Safety, trust & environment
We’ve always dreamed of running a boarding kennel or daycare. As dog owners for over 30 years, we’ve mostly had more than one dog at a time. Years ago, we even had a litter of eight Labs! Currently, we have three dogs: Jenny, a retriever mix female we helped rehome when she was 10 months old; Oscar, our 8-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog; and Maverick, our 4-year-old Red Retriever. We also have our grand puppy, Cooper, a 4-year-old Basset Hound, who lives in an attached apartment with our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. Cooper is with us when his parents work. All dogs are welcome on the furniture and beds. We’re non-smokers and have elderly parents, one in a wheelchair, living with us. We also have a new baby in an attached apartment.
Home
Information Tara & Mike B. would like to know about your pet
* Dog-friendly * Kid-friendly * Any experience with wheelchairs * Any aggressive behaviours * Diet * Treats * House-trained - how often * Furniture or dog bed/crate * Barking * Brushing * Water or car lover * Vet and number * In case of emergency * Afraid of storms/loud sounds - generator * Need to meet our dogs first. Good recall, can they be off leash outside?
A typical day
We will have outdoor time in the morning and afternoon as long as the weather allows. We have lots of space to play inside if needed. Toys to play with and mentally stimulating games as well. The dogs will follow me through out the day as I do my housework as well. We have lots of space for the dogs to find a save comfortable sleeping area including furniture and our bed.
Tara & Mike B.
Simcoe, ON