Dog Boarding in Sandwich

“Marc was great with my two dogs. He was very communicative prior and during my dog's three night stay with him. He walked them each day and has a great fenced in yard for them to be able to play. Next time we are on the Cape we will definitely be using Marc!”

“Excellent care!”

“Leah was AMAZING, Buddy had so much fun! She clearly loves her dogs and treated Buddy like part of the family. Will absolutely book her again!”

“Archie loved Sara and her family. He isn’t the easiest dog but Sara met his needs and found a way so that all were safe and happy for his 6 nights away from home. He came home calm and happy! We would 100% use Sara again! Thanks so much!”

“Winston was well cared for by Mike. Being with other dogs was a great experience for him. Mike was great with updates and photos. i would recommend Mike as a great dog sitter.”

“Peter gave our doggo a weekend of walks, trips to the beach and snuggles. It was heaven! Our pup didn’t want to leave! Peter’s dog Snoopy was also an excellent host. Our dogs got along like they were best friends! I cannot recommend Peter enough.”

“Maria is so sweet and caring. She has a genuine love of animals and it’s evident in the way she treated my fur baby. I highly recommend Maria for all your dog sitting needs. I’ll definitely contact her again.”

“Debra is amazing! My golden doodle had the best time staying with her, her five dogs, and some other dogs she was watching. She has a huge backyard that is perfect for the dogs to run around and have a blast together. Thanks so much Debra!”

“Shannon and Tim are very warm and caring sitters. Shannon was interested in following our usual routine and did exactly that even when our dog tried to take advantage of their kindness by jumping on their bed. Their home is comfortable with a perfect fenced back yard. We just needed one night of care but will be happy to have them take care of our dog in the future.”

“Marcella was super kind and caring to my older dog for the four days she cared for him. She was attentive and wonderful! I would entrust my doggo with her in the future! She was also willing to work with my last minute request without issue!”

“Stephanie was great! Through the pictures and updates we received throughout the week you could see how much fun Finn was having! I highly recommend her:)”

“My dog loves his stays with Anndrea! I received some of my favorite photos ever of my happy boy during this stay! He has so much fun playing with the other dogs! I really love the setup she has with the doggy door as well! My dog always has a great stay and comes home exhausted! Makes me feel so comfortable when he’s with Anndrea, I truly do not have to worry at all!”

“Julia is wonderful with our 3 dogs! As a busy first responder my schedule is always changing last second and Julia has been extremely flexible and reliable during those times .”

“Alyne watched my 1yr 3mo old Boston Terrier, “Bōdie, while I was away for 6 days. Our meet and greet was smooth and easy. Alyne is a very calming personality and Bōdie took to her immediately as he did with her Dog Bruce. It all seemed like a good fit which was relieving since Bōdie has some challenges with anxiety. I felt lucky that we found a match. I dropped Bōdie off on a Saturday afternoon and went to Boston for a flight out early the next morning. I got a text from Alyne that Bōdie was not doing well. He was nervous, and agitated. He lunged at Alyne’s mom and it was difficult to introduce him to her boyfriend. Bōdie was not adjusting well. Yet I was about to board a plane to Arizona in 20 minutes. I was so concerned and upset for my dog at that time. I had to figure out the best thing to do on the fly. I started texting with my dog trainer who really calmed me down and gave instructions to handle Bōdie’s stress. I copied and pasted everything the trainer said to Alyne. Then I introduced them to each other on a text string in case Alyne needed any support from Emma during the time I was away and unavailable. All I could do was let go and trust that Alyne would care for Bōdie in a compassionate way even though he was presenting a challenge. I asked her to please understand Bōdie was scared and have understanding. I was really worried but had to try to let it go so it would not ruin my trip. Alyne would send me occasional updates on Bodie’s progress which was often not so good. Alyne let me know that since Bōdie had some bad behaviors she would have to crate him to de stimulate him. “If he is being aggressive I will have to keep him in the crate”. I totally understood Alyne’s position and told her that I agreed with her point of view. I was apologetic yet also worried for my dog. So, this situation was not a good one. But here is what I want to tell you, my assessment of Alyne was that she was calm, compassionate, and accountable. For this reason I decided that she would do the best that she could given his anxiety. She was forthright in informing me that she would have to limit his exposure to others if he misbehaved. But I could also tell that she was mindful that he was a scared puppy and she did not seem to hold that against him. She made sure he had play time with other dogs that he got along with. And she administered a prescription ointment to a skin condition that he had over his eye which was unrelated to the visit. The skin condition was improved when I came back. She made sure he had exercise, was fed properly etc. During the visit, Alyne indicated that Bōdie would likely not be welcomed back for future visits, which I understood fully. I did pick him up 18 hours earlier than scheduled to make it easier for her and did not ask for any refund for the final day which she deserved for her trouble. When I did pick him up last night, he was very skittish and over stimulated. I put him in his crate in the car where he calmed down. Then I talked with Alyne for a good 20 mins and she told me of her experiences and observation of Bōdie over the past five days. I got great feedback from Alyne that I will use with my trainer in future sessions. I saw where and how she isolated Bōdie and it is exactly what a I would have done if I were in her position. At the end. Alyne even mentioned that it might be possible to just have Bōdie come for occasional day-care-only sessions to help him desensitize more gradually. (Perhaps she saw a possibility for him after all?) It may have just been a case of too-much-too-soon. This revealed to me Alyne’s true level of compassion for dogs in general. It told me that she was not ruffled easily and understood Bodie’s plight. I was amazed as I drove away with the impression that she would be open to a day care session with him in the future, given the right circumstances. I took Bōdie home. He was skittish and jumpy. He pulled on the leash and growled. But I sat him on the bed and gave him treats every time he looked in my eyes. And he calmed down. Then I took him in the shower and he simply melted into me and relaxed under the warm water. He was home. Today he is back to minding and being a happy puppy. I can see that he will need a little bit of training reinforcement but that is to be expected and all is well. This was a situation that, with different people, could have been a disaster. But because Alyne and I were both willing to work together and we understood each other’s position, we each did what we could do to make the best of the situation. We each tried to make it easier for the other, it ended up with a positive outcome. There is one thing that I wish Alyne would have done. And that is just to let me know: “I got this” , “he will be ok, I will just have to isolate him at times and this will work out.” It would have been really helpful if she would have reassured me that, though there were difficulties, she would handle it and that she would be accountable to keep my puppy well. I needed that from her. It is for that reason that my rating for Alyne is 4.5 on the scale of 5. But since a .5 score is not calibrated into this system I would have to judge her closer to the 5. As it was, I got the reassurance from Bodie’s trainer who was also at an airport headed to another state. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend Alyne as a possible go-to care for your dog when you are away. Even though she might not actually say it, she “is” accountable to do her job for you and your beloved pet. Alyne is also straight forward and will tell it to you like it is. But that is a good thing because you will always know where she stands. Her communication is clear. Another thing : Bōdie came home clean. He smelled good. The shower was not because he needed it, it was to calm him down. All of his belongings were returned in the same condition as they were. No dirty leash or collar etc. I just had to clean out one ear! Lol. Alyne said that one of his toys was lost and she looked for it but couldn’t find it. It was no big deal to me. I barely remembered what it was. Go ahead, make the appointment with her. Even if there is a challenge, it will work out, if you work together.”

“Working with someone so wonderful like Erica has truly been an honor. Not only is she educated on animals but she is so loving and responsible. I’m thankful for such a wonder person in my life.”

“An amazing and caring individual. She has gone above and beyond to take care of our dogs. We always know our dogs are in good hands. Jennifer is professional and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for an honest, dependable and on-time sitter or dog walker. Our dogs love her!”

“Our pup, Kipper recently stayed with Ellen and Scooby for two weeks. From the first time we met Ellen, we were confident Kipper would be well looked after in a caring environment. Ellen sent regular photos and updates while we were away. Kipper was very happy and relaxed when we picked him up and seemed very comfortable with Ellen.”

“Marie was great! She graciously watched our dog on short notice. He was well taken care of and she updated us with photos daily. Will definitely have my pup board with her again!”

“Olivia is an excellent caretaker for dogs and cats of all ages. She's very attentive to their needs and always keeps them entertained while in her care.”

About: I love all animals and especially dogs! Trying to save up some money and no better way to do that than to take care of your fur babies! I'm comfortable with almost all animals but have the most experience with dogs. I’m fur mama to my baby Bella (beagle mix). I've had 3 basset hounds and multiple rescue pups from the shelter in my lifetime (personal and family pets). I'm open to the possibility of boarding pets if they are well-behaved/trained, comfortable in new settings, do well with my dog, and are kennel trained. I am available for house-sitting if my pup can come along and depending on my schedule. Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to caring for your pets! I work Monday - Friday but do work from home as well so I have some flexibility. Depending on needs and distance from work, I can accommodate requests. I have never met a dog or many animals I am not fast friends with. Even those that struggle with anxiety or are a bit scared.