Dog Boarding in Nashville

I have 15yrs experience caring for dogs. They are not just our pets they are our babies and need our love and attention all day. I work from home a few days a week and the days I work in the office I come home at lunch to let the pups out. My son absolutely loves snuggling and playing with all breeds of dogs! He is the best helper and a dog lover through and through! We have a female Husky named Koda. She loves having new friends to play with. She has been "fixed". I have cared for up to 7 dogs at once and have an extra large fenced in backyard for potty breaks. I can provide pictures throughout the day if requested! What ever your dog needs....Snuggles, playing, walks, fed and watered, overnight stays....I've got it covered!!!

Member of Pet Sitters International, bonded and insured.

Diane and Gabe have been involved with various animal rescue programs for more than 25 years and have owned dogs and cats as well. We are very experienced with large breed dogs. We are also very experienced with administering shots and medications to both dogs and cats. Gabe was a vet tech for 1 year. We have always advocated spay and neutering of pets and even have been involved in feral cat trapping and funding spay and neuters through the snip and tip program. Your dog or cat will be treated like family in our care.

We are sensitive to anxiety in dogs and cats and know how to handle this kind of situation. Your dog or cat will enjoy themselves with us guaranteed! We are both avid animal lovers and will provide veterinary references as well as fellow rescuers.

Hello Canine Parents, and welcome to my Mom’s Rover page!  

My name is McCartney. I’m a 11-year-old female Boston Terrier. And a FAB dog host.  When my brother, Lennon, passed away, I became an only child, and I got a bit depressed, because I love to play with others, and have fun. So, I asked my Mom about us doing Rover, so we could fill the house with all kinds of friendly dogs for me to play with, and she said “YES!”

Our home has been the neighborhood home for my furry friends and furry neighbors for years now.  My Mom works from home, so she’s here just about 24/7.  I have a large, fenced yard that allows me freedom to run, jump, and play.  And BOY do I like to play, especially soccer! I’ll teach you, when you come visit! I have a medium-sized doggie-door that goes from my tiled doggie room, where my Mom feeds me, to the back porch, which opens to my big back yard.  

I’ve never met a stranger be it canine or human. I love all playmates if they are friendly, well-behaved & get along with my Mom.  She is a wonderful parent, who is great at making all our guests feel happy, safe, and right at home. She will love you too, just as she does me, just ask my neighbor friends!

Oh, here’s something really cool about my Mom. She’s certified in canine CPR & First Aide, and educated in oral meds, as well as, senior canine issues. She gives a % of her canine-sitting money to charities. She tells me “it feels great to give back!”

So…… our home is more than welcome to you given:

* You aren't aggressive.  Be it with toys, food, bones, kids, adults, or other pups

* You must get along with my Mom and me

* Must be up-to-date on all vaccines

I guarantee you will truly be on vacation at The Mutt Hut! And as my Mom and my favorite band sings, "All You Need Is Love" and a Dog.

We are a homeschooling family of 5, so we are at home most of the time. We have one dog of our own, Baxter, a six year old Shih Zhu/Heeler Mix. He LOVES having visitors to play and run around with in his big backyard. We have a fenced-in one acre yard with mature trees and a covered porch. Also, we bring out the large kiddie/ doggie pool when it gets warm. Pups will play fetch with our boys (8, 11 and 14 years old) and chase squirrels with Baxter during the day in the yard. In the evening (and during bad weather) the pups are crated in the enclosed garage so that they can get some shut-eye in a safe environment. We have been dog sitting with Rover since September 2014 and have really enjoyed it!

Why I love dog sitting

My love of dogs started as a young girl with our family pet, Freckles. My husband and I adopted two pups soon after we were married (many moons ago). We wanted to pass on our love of dogs to our children and so in 2013 we adopted a fun-loving guy we call Baxter.

About my yard

We have a huge fenced backyard. It is plenty of space for our dog Baxter to share with several other medium or large dogs. It has a great amount of shade during the summer from the mature trees.

I've had dogs all my life. From puppy training to senior care, I've done it all and really love every bit of it. My dogs have always been family and I'm happy to step in and help your family out whenever you need a hand. I have a very flexible schedule and don't mind last minute bookings at all. I'm glad to help.

I'll play with your little buddies with the same enthusiasm I would my own. We'll go for walks, play fetch and run around until we're worn out. I can do basic training and teach a variety of simple tricks as well.. Or we can just sit and eat bacon treats and gossip about the neighborhood squirrels. Whatever they need me to do.

I have owned two dozen plus dogs in my life. I don’t like to say “owned”, really, because it is they who truly owned my heart. These dogs prepared me for dog sitting. They ranged in breed and size from pekes, cockers, poodles, shepherds, chihuahuas ,and more. I am an experienced dog sitter. In the three and a half years that I’ve been working with Rover, I have been blessed with over 250!!! dog guests. My house is cozy and pet friendly. The backyard is fenced and shady. Being retired means that I am able to revel inbeing home all the time with your dog next to me on my couch. I cherish time with dogs. It is my favorite thing in life. I LOVE DOGS!ii

If you need extra help paying during this time, please call Granny Kathy.

Two grandmothers, Kathy and Gale, are here to give your pups a lot of love the moment the door is opened. It's very exciting for returning pups, and fascinating for new doggies. (We know they are your 'spoiled' babies.) They usually have doggie playmates here too - and do they love that! (Even pups used to being only babies!) They get 4 walks and private little dining areas for meals.

We board dogs under 15 pounds in our house, but we walk dogs of any size and will stay with large dogs in your own home. We pamper your babies the way you would. They're welcome on the couches and snuggling in our beds. At our place we have a fenced in small patio, lots of green space for walking, running areas, and a clean, beautiful, animal friendly townhouse in Bellevue, TN. You will be content that your furry person is happy so you can relax when you're away. Our Mommies and Daddies tell us they never worry They are secure knowing their babies are receiving tender, loving care. . You will receive pictures and texts, too. The texts are usually written by your pup. (We teach Puppy Texting 101 at no extra charge). You are invited to come and look us over. This is a very safe area with a cul de sac and almost no traffic. But love is still what it's all about.

We offer a home environment and like to keep a peaceful, playful, loving place for all the littler ones. Breeds that are highly energetic and require lots of exercise are not a good fit for our space or for the quieter doggies we enjoy. We love senior pups. Rates may vary slightly to cover extra, personal care for seniors and special needs. We will do our best to spoil your babies like you do!!

I've been caring for all types of animals for 12 years and have owned them all my life! I grew up on a farm on Maui so I can take care of every animal from fish to dogs to horses. My other jobs are pretty flexible (Realtor and Restaurant Manager) so I can work with your needs! My 8 year old son is just as much of an animal lover as I am so he enjoys joining me on walks occasionally. My other kids are my 13 year old Teacup Shih-tzu / Chihuahua, my sweet big 18 lb kitty and the newest addition, my handsome Boxer! I have a small fenced in back yard so pups can have unlimited potty breaks! And of course they will get all the love and attention in the world! Plus a portion of my profits are donated to Safe Haven No Kill Animal Rescue!!

Petsitting is our family business, our lives and our home are family, furbabies and everything else works around our pups! Petsitting has been the greatest blessing for our family. We have had so many wonderful pups stay with us. Each one unique and special in their own way. 90% of the dogs here at any given time have been here multiple times, giving us the amazing opportunity to not only develop a strong bond with the dogs but to get to know their parents and human siblings as well. I love sending updates to their parents so they can see them playing and cuddling with the other dogs and with my family. We are very focused on making drop off and pick up as positive and stress free as we can, and love when a regular dog pulls up and can't wait to get out of their car and come running up to me or straight inside to see their pup friends. Our goal is for your pups to feel like they are a part of our family. We strive to provide the best care based on each animals needs, we take puppies, older dogs, dogs with major health issues (diabetes, Thyroid, Congestive Heart Failure, blind, deaf, pre and post orthopedic surgery, ear infections, skin wounds, as well as post surgery for other issues, injuries needing special care and/or bandage changes etc... ( CPR & First Aid ) We love to play catch, cuddle, take walks, give treats, while allowing each dog to have their needs met whether they need a lot of attention or they like to find their spot and chill. We have experience with all ages and breeds and get to know each pet so that we can provide personalized service based in their individual needs and what you want for your pet. We have a lot of experience with dogs that have anxiety about being somewhere new, with people, kids, other dogs, storms etc.. We have helped many dogs and parents overcome their fears and anxiety and make their lives easier by controlled and positive socialization and training techniques. We use our own bowls (each dog gets a clean bowl for each feeding), toys, beds and leashes to minimize the need for you to bring a ton of things and then for me to have to remember what belongs to each dog at pick up.

I have taken the following online pet care courses.

Veterinary Assistant

Dog CPR and First Aid

Health, Safety and Hygeine

Basic Nutrition

Senior Dog Care

Moderating Dog Behavior

Dog Behavior & Training

Animal Care

I also studied Child Psychology and Sociology in college and have applied many of our practices from my training to caring for the dogs in our care.

Feel free to message me with any questions so we can make the best arrangments for your pets needs so you can feel secure knowing they are cared for and happy. We send pictures with updates during every visit so you can see your pets and know how they are doing. Your pet will have a family to love them and we always have someone home with the pups to reduce their anxiety and ensure constant companionship and reduce the need for crating pups that need to be crated when my husband or I have a Dr. Appt, or the kids have an appt, school function, ball game etc. I prefer to have a meet and greet with each family prior to their stay so you can see where your pups are staying, to meet me and my family and get a feel for our home as well as giving your pups the opportunity to sniff and inspect the house and meet us. I want to know their likes and dislikes, special issues, feeding details, personality and then when you drop them off they have some familiarity with the smell, sights, sounds and people. I work very hard and have researched and implemented consistant practices for Meet & Greets, drop off and pick up to minimize stress and allow each pup to feel comfortable before introducing to other pups here. We also don't rush to touch or invade the pups space in the initial meeting, instead we focus on making the parents comfortable and since they will respond to your cues we can minimize the pups anxiety and willingness to trust and come to us. We let them choose when they are ready to interact by watching their cues and responding accordingly. By having a stressfree meet & greet, drop-off and pick-up the pups transition better. Our goal is to create a positive experience for every pup and Parents. I will go over more of my practices when you come to our home for the Meet & Greet. We look forward to meeting you and your pups and having them become a part of our family while you are away! Camp Austin can't wait to have your pups stay with us!

SPECIAL NOTICE:

PUPPY RATES

I charge my Puppy Rate for all dogs under 2 years of age. After the first stay they will stay at the puppy rate or go to the normal rate depending on their needs.

SENIOR & SPECIAL CARE RATE

For dogs that are much older and have medications, difficulty moving, incontinence etc. There is an $8 per day surcharge for their stay.

For dogs requiring injections, special feeding times, sugar monitoring, or other special care there will be an $8 per day surcharge added to their stay.

WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU MAKE SURE YOUR PUP HAS HAD A RECENT BATH, NAIL TRIM AND ALL VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO THEIR STAY.

Greetings doggie/pet owners! I have had years of experience with sitting and caring for all sorts of animals but I must say dogs are my favorite! I joined the Rover team in November of 2015 and have enjoyed every bit of it. I offer several types of services and I am flexible with my schedule. I am also open to sitting cats and small reptiles because I love and enjoy the company of them all. I will stay in close contact with the owner (if preferred) for updates on how your fur baby is doing, hours of potty breaks and walks, etc. Open to grooming as well as taking your pet to any appointments (vet or grooming) set by you (the owner). I prefer to set up a meet and greet prior to the sitting so I can learn about your fur baby and their routine, but the meeting is not mandatory. I work Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm and I am off on the weekends. Willing to answer any further questions if needed. Do know that your pet will be in great hands!