Doggy Day Care in Saint Charles

About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was a kid. I’ve always had a deep love for animals of any kind and do my research to make sure each pet has what it needs. We recently had to put down our dog who was 14 so I do have some senior dog care experience. I also potty trained both my dogs along with sit and shake. I’m a stay at home mom who homeschools so my schedule is whatever I make it! My availability is very flexible and perfect to fit anyone’s needs. I have a privacy fence because one of my dogs is an escape artist so no need to worry if yours is as well! The back yard is a decent size with two large trees, great for chasing squirrels and plenty of spots to dig holes 😅I also have two dogs who are very friendly and submissive to other dogs they meet. I have an accordion gate between the kitchen and living room in case any dog needs their space. I let pets on the couch or bed and also have dog beds around the house. I have a ramp for the stairs to the backyard that we used for our senior dog.

“Wonderful sitter - Melanie took the time to do a meet and greet ahead of time to make sure the booking was a good fit for everyone. Very attentive and kept me updated with pictures and videos throughout the day. My Obi had a great time!”

Courtney C.

“Lots of communication and updates, Mango got along well with their dog, Sable, as well. Daycare card was very informative and everything was taken care of for Mango. Would highly recommend.”

Kyle M.

“Julie was a life saver! We were stood up by our original sitter, and she took Yuna in last minute. It felt reassuring to leave Yuna with her. Even though it was just for the afternoon, it seemed she got along with Julie's dogs and was exercised enough to have her sleep all throughout our road trip back home! Also kept us updated with pictures which was great.”

Jaundy Ann D.

About: I had a dog growing up (Hershey) and helped take care of him. And I have always enjoyed playing with friends' and family's dogs. I absolutely love walking and being outside and would love canine companions to encourage me to do it more! I've hosted one friend's dog at my place already (see pics; that's Georgia sleeping on her little doggy mat in my living room). Overall, lifelong love of dogs + good head on my shoulders = strong instinct for what they need and when. I work from home, and other than a few set calls, I set my own schedule. And I work from a treadmill desk — so when I say I love walking, I mean it! I take frequent breaks to get sunshine and exercise outdoors, so you can expect your dog to get the same! I can keep an eye on your dogs the entire time I have them! I have a fenced-in, upstairs deck (with a staircase that can be easily blocked). And a backyard that is NOT fenced, but where I could tie a leash around one of the deck supports, so your dog can be outdoors as much as they want! Inside, I have a fully hard, vinyl floor upstairs and a carpeted area downstairs, with vinyl flooring in the downstairs kitchen as well. So whichever surface your dog likes to sit on, I can accommodate!

About: My dogs are like my children, and I treat other peoples' dogs the same way. I have had dogs growing up and currently have two. Two of our seniors have recently crossed over the rainbow bridge and we miss them dearly. In addition to clients through Rover, I have done dog-sitting for friends and neighbors with great success. I make sure dogs in my care have plenty of companionship and exercise. I believe in rewarding dogs for good behavior rather than punishing them for doing something wrong. I do work full time as a teacher but can am home in summers, and my husband works from home most days. For boarding, we have a dog door and a fenced in yard, so your pet can roam freely if you choose. We would just need to make sure our dogs all get along! I adore dogs and will shower yours with attention. Dogs in my care get very spoiled with lots of love! I’m a teacher, so I have more time in the summer but do have evening and weekend availability during the school year. If you choose to board, your pet will have 24/7 access to the yard through our dog door! My husband works from home most days with the exception of Wednesdays, so there is almost always someone home with your pet unless we are gone for activities with our kids. I have a fenced in yard, a dog door, and a friendly dog. If your dog is used to having free reign of the house when you’re gone, that will be the case at our house as well, and they will have access to the yard through the dog door. The door does have the ability to lock if escaping the yard is a concern. If your dog doesn’t learn the dog door, we will ensure they are able to get outside plenty. We will also respect any requests to crate during the day or at night.

“My dog was anxious at first but settled in quickly. I loved getting updates and photos throughout—great communication. Thank you for taking care of Leo!”

Tamara S.

“Nuriya family and home were very nice. Their home is smaller than my dog is used to so he got a little anxious. They took great care of my dog even through the tornado warnings.”

Joel E.

“Stephanie was great! She took great care of Sadie for the two days she stayed at her house. She has a nice large and fenced in yard where Sadie could run and play with her dog. She took her on walks and sent me pictures and videos of Sadie’s stay. I plan on going back to her again.”

Ray H.

“Just passing through and needed to leave Tobi somewhere safe for part of the day. Francie was great, exceeded expectations. Tobi loved playing with the other dt. This was our first Rover experience, but we'll be doing it again as we continue our travels.”

Shirlee S.

“Leah was lovely and Coco was pleased. I appreciate the patience and love Leah showed Coco. I will be definitely be booking more visits in the near future!”

Tracey R.

“Gustavo is an excellent sitter. He clearly has a love for dogs and takes care of my pup as if he was his. Great peace of mind when he’s there.”

Xavier G.

“Kristin really saved the day with her flexibility after we needed to change care for Lola on short notice. Lola had a blast and came home exhausted after playing with the other dogs”

Andrew N.

“Teresa was great to work with. I have trust in her watching Libby for me again if I need to. She cared for her great with a fun filled day for my fur baby.”

Nick W.

“My pup did daycare with Raini for 2 days. Everything went great and he was a happy pup! She has a great fenced in backyard for dogs and she sent lots of pictures and videos. This was our first experience using Rover and it was a good one.”

Mary Kay P.

“Was nervous cause of my first time using the app but she sent videos and pictures throughout the day giving updates what they’re doing without asking. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend.”

Daniel Y.

“Desiree is incredible! I am a nurse, and she was open to my crazy schedule. I have a puppy and I was looking for someone to help socialize her to everything, including other dogs and kids! She did many activities with my dog and sent pictures throughout the day. The second day she watched Fiona, my pup ran as fast as she could from the car into her arms! My little Pomeranian doesn’t trust just anyone, I’m hoping she will be available to watch her every week!”

Erin T.

About: I took many online classes on proper safety for boarding/ daycare with multiple dogs. You want someone active and fun, who loves dogs unconditionally? I'm your gal. Walks, games, positive reinforcement training and mental exercise are all included in my time. I'm a creature of routine. My house gets up at 6am sharp. We like structure and in the dog world, you can't function without it. I used to work for a dog daycare and because I feel so strongly about the safety of dogs, I'd prefer small, safe groups over large groups that are no good for your dogs health. I treat your dogs like my kids. We play together, take naps together, get some exercise and I even like to teach good habits with positive reinforcement! Dogs are my best friends.

“Kasey has taken such wonderful care of Xena. She even provides pictures and updates throughout the day, which is so helpful for keeping tabs on how my senior girl is doing and eating. Xena loves playing with Jolene and hanging out in the backyard, and gets to come home stress-free and tired from a good day of lower energy and much safer fun than a big daycare. Thank you, Kasey!”

Elly S.

“Our first time using Rover. Meet and greet was very nice and felt like we just made some new friends. I think Charlie was treated like a king. Will definitely be our go to when we need a sitter. 🙂”

Bonnie S.