Doggy Day Care in Montclair

About: I spent the past 4 years running a successful dog-watching business in NYC with my partner. We have since relocated to Northern NJ and intend to provide the same high quality services for pets here. I grew up with animals - dogs, rabbits, birds, mice, turtles and fish. I would’ve had cats too if members of my family weren’t so allergic. As a teen I volunteered with friends at our local animal shelter and chose to work with the cat population because most of the volunteers wanted to walk the dogs. Most recently I trained my own dog - starting from when she was 6 weeks old. I used a combination of training techniques (including crate training) to successfully potty-train her, teach her to walk on a leash and eventually teach her to hike and run together off-leash. My dog is now 3 years old and I bring her to my grandmother’s assisted living facility. She interacts with and plays appropriately with other dogs, pets, adults and children of all ages. She is a secure dog and adaptable to any environment. I believe my dog’s calm and friendly demeanor is a direct reflection of my skills. I’m prepared to handle dogs across the spectrum of sizes and energy levels. I live close to many beautiful parks and trails, some with dedicated areas for dog-play. I will closely follow any instructions you have for feeding, exercising, sleeping and socializing your precious pet. I work part-time from home and set my own schedule so I am able to dedicate the appropriate time and attention to your pet easily. I will treat your pet like part of my family if they stay with me. I have a very calming presence that animals seem to react really well too. I am happy to watch your pet at your place if that works best. I provide an engaging, safe environment no matter the location.

“We’ve greatly appreciated Andrea’s flexibility, kindness and great communication. Shelley has clearly enjoyed the care as well - after day one, she hustled straight to the door for drop-off and can hardly wait to get inside to start her care. Andrea also very kindly gifted Shelley toys that she loved to bits (literally). This sitter is pet and pet parent recommended.”

Graham H.

“Tracy and Steven were very caring and patient with our Havanese, who had never stayed with a sitter before. Communication was excellent and I received pictures and videos throughout the day.”

Christina A.

“Yuberkis took such great care of my sweet Boy!! She provided pictures and videos throughout the day, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be booking with her again.”

Serita W.

“Cinthia was amazing with Koda. She was very communicative and provided regular updates throughout the day. I felt very comfortable with her watching my dog and knowing he was in good hands. Would totally recommend leveraging cinthia if you have the opportunity.”

Julio A.

“I was so nervous to drop off my newly rescued small Chiweenie and Geoff and Jenny did such a good job caring for him with so much love. Super friendly and accommodating. I can’t wait for him to go back to another doggy daycare day!”

Jessie R.

“First booking was a success, first time leaving my precious dog with someone other than close relatives and I really liked how communicative she was ! Definitely will plan on rebooking !”

Ann C.

“First time with Katherine and she was so sweet and kind with my dog! Coco Limón was only there for a couple hours but I got plenty of pictures and updates. Her and her son snuggled and played with her and she was treated very well. Thank you !!”

Michelle P.

“Emma was excellent, will definitely work with her again”

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“David was very accommodating and took great care of Kyrie during the day. He sent photos and gave us mini updates throughout. He also gave her long walks multiple times which I know Kyrie loved. We would reach out to David again in the future. Thank you so much!!”

Kei Y.

“Carly was amazingly caring and sweet towards our old man. He was able to relax with her all day while she worked. He got frequent yard trips and we got SO MANY pictures and videos. I felt completely at ease with her as my sitter and we will 100% be using her services again!”

Mikayla and T.

“Raya was a great! She put me at easy by sending me pictures of my 2 babies and always answering my messages to assure me they were perfectly fine and happy. Thank you so much for taking care of my babies. I will definitely use her services again!”

Francisca T.

About: I have taken care of all sorts of dogs ever since I could remember. I have a lot of experience and love for animals of all kinds. My family and friends have relied on me to walk, bathe, feed, and care for their pets for many years! I am currently attending Berklee College of Music so i’m available at anytime on the weekend and most times during the week, if you contact me we can definitely work something out! I live in a pretty spacious apartment where your dog can have more than enough space to walk around, and although I grew up with 3 dogs in my home town, I do not have any dogs here in Boston so there is no worry about whether or not your dog with get along with other dogs. This way I will be able to give my full, undivided attention to your dog while I’m on the job. I am a student at Berklee College of Music and have some classes during the week but I am pretty flexible as they are only a couple of hours out of the day. I am completely free on weekends. I love animals and they deserve the best. I give my pets lots of love, and pets, and cuddles; and I treat every pet that I care for, and my own.

“Manuel is simply fabulous!! My dog is 12 and had an ACL tear and had surgery. I needed someone to watch him for the day about a week after surgery. My dog had a cone and a lick sleeve and we went for a Meet and Great with Manuel. He was so warm, professional and compassionate to my lil guy. My dog stayed with him a few days later and it was perfect. Manuel had to carry my dog up the steps and he was so gentle and loving. I highly recommend Manuel. You can’t get anyone better to take care of your furbaby!!”

Tamika R.

“Andrew is top rated for a reason! Totally worth the cost. He’s got a great space perfect for a dog to free roam and family all committed to the care of your little one. Professional, accommodating, attentive, and great with updates / communication. New to the area and was nervous leaving my little one with a new care giver for an extended period for work travel. Andrew gave me tons of peace of mind. Definitely recommend!”

Damon K.

“Outstanding service! I needed a last-minute backup sitter when our regular sitter wasn't available. Karen responded -and continued to respond throughout our interaction- immediately and thoughtfully. She asked excellent questions at our "meet-n-greet" and our pup immediately warmed to her and her well-kept home. I wasn't able to tell her exactly when I would be back to pick up due to lack of cell service but she took it in stride and replied "No problem" when I was finally able to communicate. Karen is new to this site and I'm confident she will be racking up 5-star reviews in no time. I will definitely use her again and tell my friends.”

Karen D.

“It Is very hard to find a pet sitters that you can trust to take good care of your dog, that is why I’m very grateful to have found star! She is super nice, flexible and very reliable. She took phantastic care of my boy Raiden. I highly recommend her and will book again. Thank you!”

Cristian M.

About: I provide boutique, in-home dog boarding for families looking for calm, consistent, and experienced care, not a kennel environment. I'm insured and can provide excellent verifiable references I'm home with you pup and I have a beautiful park across the street from me for lots of walks. Pups are allowed on furniture and lots of attention given. Plenty of updates and videos for your peace of mind. I’m insured, have 6+ years of experience, and excellent verifiable references. My home is clean, quiet, and intentionally low-capacity.

“Chloe had a nice time with Elaina and her partner. She came home exhausted which is always a good sign!”

Alice H.

“Lisa made my pup feel right at home. He can be a bit nervous with his separation anxiety, but I think she did a great job making him feel comfortable during his stay. She was also very communicative and sent me lovely photo updates. Would definitely rebook with her!”

Shirley L.