Dog Boarding in Montrose, SD

“Ashley and her family took such awesome care of my two dogs and my kitty! I was sure they weren't going to want to leave. You couldn't ask for anyone better than this family to take your pets in to their home. Thank you so much!”

D D.

“Gabby had the best time for her stay away from me. She received excellent care with Angi. I received pictures of Gabby every day and Angi filled me in how she was doing. Angi said she was a very good girl. Thank you Angi. Jeannie”

Jeannie B.

“Easy to work with, lots of space for pup's to run free. Lots of friends to play with and the kiddo love topped it all off! Would recommend to anyone.”

Ashley P.

“We’re so grateful for how amazing Melissa and her family were with our pup! She sent tons of photos and videos that really put our minds at ease while we were away since this was our first time boarding her. It was clear our pup was having an absolute blast and lots of playtime, cuddles, and tail wags! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Thank you so much for treating our dog like one of your own! 💕”

Julia C.

“Krysten was great with our dog. Sent photos and lots of updates. Love that her kids enjoyed playing with our Frank so he felt more like he was at home!”

Missy R.

“Jayne and her family were great. They cared for our puppy for 5 days while we were on vacation. He had a great time playing with their dogs. Jayne sent video and picture updates every day. I felt very comfortable leaving our puppy with them, you could tell they liked him and cared for him well. Thank you Jayne & family.”

Carly B.

“Elizabeth treated our two dogs like they were her own! I appreciate her taking care of them while we were away! They had tons of room to run around and wear out some much needed energy! She updated me often and made sure the boys were well taken care of! We would definitely have them stay again!”

Hailee S.

“Anna and her family were great to work with. The airline changed our flights unexpectedly right before a holiday, and Anna was so gracious and flexible with helping accommodate an extra 12 hours of care for my pup. I couldn’t be more thankful for having someone so kind watching Cooper for me when I couldn’t.”

Jess E.

“Casandra did an AMAZING job handling our dogs for the weekend while we got to enjoy a vacation in another state! This was our first experience using Rover and I have already recommended Rover and Casandra to our family and friends! A+++ Thank you!”

Dylan O.

“Zach was great and put all my anxieties at ease!! Instantly knew my dog was in good hands with him. He updated me with pictures of my boy and his communication was great! Would 100% recommend him to anyone!”

Amanda A.

“Debra took such good care of Hank. I was so thankful to have her personalized care in her home. He usually comes home stressed after boarding and he was just fine after Debra took care of him. Just his normal happy self when he got home.”

Tami S.

“Kryz is amazing! I could tell that Daisy was loved during her stay with Kryz. Kryz communicated with me throughout my dog’s stay with her, which meant a lot as I know life is busy. Thank you Kryz for your excellent care!!”

Sarah G.

“Tracy was great with communication and made a comfortable stay for our yorkie!”

Akicia R.

“Paige was so friendly! She was an amazing communicator and sent us constant updates on how our ‘baby’ was doing. You can tell our dog was really loved on! I would definitely rebook with Paige!”

Julie K.

“Absolutely amazing family!! I haven’t seen my sweet boy that happy in a while. I got daily pics of my dog and would 1000% encourage everyone to come to this family!!! Not a single complaint!! Heck my dog didn’t want to leave!! If you want the best care possible for your pup, you will not be disappointed here!!! Thanks so much again!!!”

Liam S.

“Amazing caretaker for our dog. So attentive and caring. We always hated leaving our dog at a big kennel since there was so much less direct attention. This was a fantastic experience, especially because of Amber and Calissa.”

Brett W.

“I am certain my dog just had more fun on vacation than I did. If you have an older dog, Reagan is so skilled in taking care of them. I always worry about leaving my old girl with others when I travel, but Reagan is in top of it. I will be booking with her again and I recommend others do as well.”

Lex C.

About: I love animals, being around them playing with them and making them feel as if they were at there own home, and making sure they are happy and comfortable. I’m a stay at home mom, I bring my daughter on walks and sometimes go to the park, we like to stay home sometimes and just chill out on colder days. I like to play with dogs and my baby loves the company of dogs, I can crate them when needed if that’s how you do things, I’d keep them on there schedule that they would normally have at home.

About: There have been at least dogs in my home my entire life. Even before I could talk, there was a family dog and my dad's hunting dogs around me from the time I was born. I received my first dog when I was seven and when I left for college, I got my first dog on my own and made sure that all of his healthcare was up-to-date and preventative instead of reactive. Ever since I was nine, I also lived on a farm in northern SD, so I also have experience with horses, cows, outdoor cats, bunnies, sheep, and hunting dogs. Since my graduation in 2007, I have owned dogs and ferrets but my friends tend to ask me to take care of their animals, so I also have experience with birds, indoor cats, sugar gliders, and bearded dragons. With dogs, I have the most experience with the following breeds due to owning them at some point in my life: poodles, dachshunds, corgis, and shiba inus. My family and friends have allowed me to also get experience with great danes, bloodhounds, golden retrievers, german short-hairs, brittany spaniels, rotties, pitties, bernadoodles, aussiedoodles, beagles, shitzus, and mixed breeds. I have a professional-grade washing station in my downstairs bathroom (my husband and I own the house we live in) and I brush my dogs' teeth every other day. I have administered subcutaneous injections to pets (dogs, cats, and horses) and everyday I ply our particularly picky shibas with vitamins and/or medication. If your pet has any special needs, do not hesitate to ask me as I there is a good chance I am already familiar with it. If not, care details from you will be strictly followed. In December 2021, I had a stroke that compromised my vision (double when I am not focusing on something and blurred on the sides), my balance (I am allowed to walk places but cannot run/jog yet but maybe someday), and my energy (I cannot be go-go-go 6-8 hours during the day but have more than enough energy to devote to pets in bursts). Although I graduated with my law degree in 2017, my "day job" is substitute teaching in the Sioux Falls school district and I work with kids aged 6-18 and am most often assisting special needs children. If you are interested in dog daycare, then he or she will be just included in part of the shiba pack that I have. Someone will be home with them at all times unless there is an emergency, as my husband works from home and I only have to run errands a couple times a week. If you are interested in overnight, I try to stay close to whatever routine has been established both in my home or yours. My pups sleep in our bed with us, but larger dogs likely won't fit. We have large dog beds to offer, but they sometimes like their own crate because it feels safe to them. If you are more interested in me coming to your home to take care of your dog, I will visit the home at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:00 pm unless you have preferences. Other pets have schedules and needs that are vastly different, so it would be a negotiating thing. My friends call me the crazy pet lady because I love pets of all shapes and sizes, even if I am limited in what I can have myself. My husband consistently reminds me that Sioux Falls has a legal limit to how many animals you own, or I would probably have all the animals. I also like to keep owners up-to-date on their animals and take pictures/videos of their babies every visit. My pack of shibas are spoiled, so I'm not sure if my care is normal or "extra", but any dog that enters my space would have the same care. I know that my knowledge is limited for other pets and so care/spoiling is only within the parameters set by the owners. The pack is let outside to a completely fenced in yard around 8:00 am, again at noon, and then whenever they would like until their last outing around bedtime at 10:00 pm. Treats that are either homemade or meat-based (predominantly because my middle shiba is picky) are offered with most outings, as my youngest has come to expect it. Every other day, they get their teeth brushed but they actually look forward to it ever since I switched to a toothpaste they seem to love. Then they get cosequin every night for their joints. The two older shibas are fed once in the morning and once in the evening, while the youngest is freefed.

“10/10!!! Lauren’s family did a great job making our boys feel at home while we were away. Lauren was such a gracious host and our pups thoroughly enjoyed their time with her family!! We know there were many snuggles, treats, walks, and lots of love over the week we were gone. The videos and photo updates were appreciated and helped ease our anxiety. We will absolutely be using Lauren & Corey again for future dog boarding needs.”

Lindsey G.