Doggy Day Care in Scandia

“Luke & Aria (your sweet Doberman) thanks for providing a great afternoon for GiGi! I appreciate that they could play so well together in your fenced yard, that she had a lot of water and potty breaks and that you gave very good supervision. It was so nice to hear that you would love to take care of her again, to read your nice comments and that you provided cuddle time. You live in such a convenient location near a highway exit and other Rover clients could get a lot of errands done close to your home. We will call again.”

Beth T.

“We needed a last minute sitter and Anna was able to take our little guy on such a short notice. She did such a wonderful job with getting Louie adjusted as it was his first time. She sent pictures through out the day to help make us feel comfortable.”

Karina K.

“Katie helped us out on short notice. What a wonderful and kind person. Scooter warmed up to her right away. My dog is not used to being away from us but went right with her and never looked back. I enjoyed my day and never had to worry if he was enjoying his. Definitely will be calling Katie again.”

Diane Q.

About: I've taken care of dogs since I was kid. In my younger years I would dog sit at peoples houses, in the last few years I would watch friends and families dogs. I have had everything everything from a potty training puppy to a senior dog. I work full time at home. I have kids ranging from 12-16 who love and respect animals. I do run kids to practice in the evenings and such but someone is home at all times. I have a fenced in yard that I look out from my desk. My work is flexible for me to be able to let your dog out as needed.

“Amanda watched my dog on a few hours notice for our wedding, and it was such a relief that he was in good care! She was so flexible and easygoing and our dog definitely had a blast!”

Tessa R.

About: I’ve had pets in my life since I was a child. When married and had kids, we’ve always had dogs and have cared for our dogs in every aspect, walking, bathing, grooming, vet care, etc. Currently we don’t have a pet, but our house is a perfect set up to take care of yours. Currently we are retired. We would have plenty of time to go for walks, play and relax. Our dogs in the past have used our very convenient doggy door into a fenced area for potty breaks. Your dog will be treated like one of our own, getting lots of love and attention during the day and can sleep overnight in a doggy bed or crate whichever is preferred.

About: My husband and I have owned 4 “rescued” dogs and one purebred during our 18 years together. We loved them all unconditionally and enjoyed all the time we had with them. We each had dogs in our prior 30 years of childhood and raising children. They were all amazing pets and we loved them as family. We had great friends who were able to take care of our dogs when we needed to go away and we are so thankful for that. I was never able to consider putting one in a kennel. We enjoy travel and cannot commit to year round, long-term pet ownership/care. Becoming a pet sitter is the best way to fill that huge void of having our own dogs. I dont miss an opportunity to say hello to a dog passing by on the sidewalk, admire from a distance as we’re waiting at a stoplight or any public place. Caring for your special fur-baby will be my privilege. My motivation is purely related to having dogs around to love and care for. I cannot wait to love, care for and protect your special family member! I will be glad to share pictures and updates with you to put you at ease while you are away. We know how important it is when you entrust your family member to others. For first time stays and especially long term stays, we would welcome an initial visit to meet your special family member and let you see the surroundings where your pet will be cared for. NOTE: I am very sorry to note that I have allergies so we can only accept hypoallergenic dogs for care in our home. So sorry, we love them all, but I am unable to care for other breeds in our home. I work from home Monday-Friday. I am an early riser on the weekends as well. My husband and I are available all days of the week to care for dogs. We love to have dogs on our lap or at our side. We cannot wait to meet yours and care for yours. I do not have any pets in the home and we will lovingly be with your pet at all times, including while we take them outside for a walk or potty breaks. I want to hear all about your pets daily activities and things that are important to you and your dog in their daily living. We understand the importance of dietary needs specific to each animal and will absolutely honor your requests specific to daily food plans and treats.

“Great first day with a wonderful family! This was our daycare practice day before his weekend stay next week. Brody was very happy and well cared for. We received wonderful pics and are very pleased with how it went.”

Patty R.

About: Hi! Im Kerri! I grew up on a farm and we had cats, dogs, and bunny rabbits. I have always love animals and have a LOT of experience caring for them. I will love and care for your dog just as you would so you can enjoy your time away without any worry. I have experience with older animals, I know animal CPR, I can administer medication or ear drops and anything else your dog may need. I will send you updates and send pictures while you are gone so you can see the fun they are having! I have 3 kids at home who are great with animals so your dog will get lots of cuddles and play time. I would love to care for your pet while you are away :) My husband and I alternate days working at home so someone will always be home to take care of your pet. I will follow the schedule that your dog is accustomed to so that they can feel comfortable in their new home away from home while you are away. I treat each dog like family and let them pick where they are comfortable sleeping and relaxing unless otherwise specified by you. We are in a convenient location just a mile off of highway 35 which make drop of and pick up easy. I will take your dog for a couple walks a day on leashes and they will be secure in the house unless taken outside on a leash. I will abide by your instruction left for your dog. Please let me know if you have any special request and I will make that happen!

About: I’m a country gal raised with a passion for animals! I have horses of my own as well as boarders, a dog, cat and chickens. I’ve had my own tiny farm for the last 5+ years, but I’ve been caring for animals since long before that. My husband, kids & I will provide your dog with lots of love and attention while you are away! I work from home (all but 2 days per month), so I am happy to provide care any day of the week. Your dog would have free access of our dog room with a doggy door to our potty patch. If your dog needs to be crated we can discuss the frequency of potty breaks and work to accommodate your dogs needs. I have 28 acres for your dog to run and play on. I have my own dog and many other furry friends to entertain your dog for endless hours of fun! I can easily crate your dog, if needed.

About: Orlando has had dogs for over 30 years. He used to train and show dogs in competitions in Costa Rica years ago. Throughout high school and college, he had fish and at one point a total of 10 fish tanks. Nicki grew up in the metro area and has always had dogs and cats in the house. It was important for both Nicki and Orlando to raise their children with pets around. Currenty, they have a dog named Willow, a turtle named Tito, and a fish named Bubbles. They love hosting and caring for pets, it's fun and rewarding! I own a business and have a flexible schedule. My wife works from home and is available to help. Our kids are 13 and 14 and they are in love with animals. We own a 1 year old trained Frenchton, her name is Willow. We have a 4 year old gold fish "Bubbles"and a 3 year old Red Eared Slider named Tito. We love reptiles! We live in the country on a 3 acre non fenced property and we have a spacious house. We will follow individual feeding and care guidelines. We like to let dogs enjoy playing outside, under supervision.

About: I have been a dog lover since I was a child. I got my first dog when I got my first house and still have him today! I have watched my friend’s dogs and also helped neighbors over the years. I have experience with a variety of dogs. In addition I have a 10 year old daughter that is the biggest dog lover so is sure to give your dog lots and lots of love and attention! I work full time from home so am available during the day for potty breaks! I am free evenings and weekends for play time and walks and fun time with your pup! I have a yard and plenty of walking paths around to keep your dog active. We do not have a fence but take out dogs with a leash or tether. We have a 14 year old friendly lab.

About: We are experienced dog fosters and have hosted many dogs. We have been fortunate to love many dog breeds and hope to provide yours with a fun, loving adventure. I work remote and I am able to be available during the day. Our weekends are also at home so we can provide dogs with lots of attention. We have a fenced yard in a quiet suburban neighborhood near a lake. Our house is one level, making it easy for mobility issues. We have 2 dogs that love to make new friends.

“Lauren, thanks for taking care of the dogs. We knew they were in great hands! Let us know if anything unexpected came up that you had questions about.”

Bob T.

About: Hello! Pauli and Dom here. We have a large property and lots of room for pups to run. We have a dedicated ~2 acres of fully fenced in yard space for our dogs and dogs that are visiting. We have decades of experience in dog training and care. We used to board every dog and lots of them. Now we have a family and our kids are involved in the care. We are selective and only take dogs that are a good fit for our family at this time. We have dogs and cats inside our home. We both work but generally we are working from home nearly every day and someone is always home. This allows us to be flexible regarding scheduling for the dogs and for pick up and drop off. Dogs will be crated overnight and when not under our direct supervision. Looking forward to meeting you and your pup! We live on a small farm and are basically always home. We both generally work from home and can be flexible to the dogs’ needs. We have a fenced in area outside and an extra room for our visiting dogs. Dogs may have the run of the house under supervision if well behaved, although most dogs tend to want to be outside playing.

About: I provide a safe and comfortable environment pets, dogs deserve so much respect and love and I’m willing to give them so much attention! I also love the outdoors so I would love having a little walking partner. My dogs have been through training and therefore I am aware of the do’s and donts of proper training. I have ONE lab at home, she is a female 1 y/o lab. I currently work from home Wednesday - Friday. I work in the office Monday and Tuesday. This is subject to change week to week as my schedule varies. I use my back yard which has a leash hooked to the deck. Half of my yard is fenced in. I am open to using a shocker as well, we use one on our pup and strictly use the tone button which just sounds like a beep.

“Tim is so good with Darcy. She loves going for walks and playing with his dog Gracie.”

Lori M.

“Rachel has been watching my 5 month old wheaten terrier puppy a few times a week and he LOVES her. He is so happy and excited to see her which is a clear indicator that he gets lots of love and attention when he’s with her! She is super communicative and always keeps me up to date with photos throughout the day, as well as with general status/progress notes [and without me having to ask, which has really alleviated any additional stress that might come with leaving your fur baby!]. I have an unpredictable schedule and she has also been very flexible and accommodating with last minute requests and changes. Highly recommend - so grateful I found her! (@winniewheats on instagram)”

Emily A.

About: I work from home and have the ability to let the dogs out regularly. We have a 4.5 acres property, a 40'x40'x6' play area "dogpark", and a large climate controlled pole barn to play in when it's too hot or cold, outside. We live in a quiet neighborhood for leashed walks. If you will be awau for several days and have cats, too, I'm not able to board kitties, but I am willing to visit them, feed, water, and clean their litter boxes, for an extra fee. I need to figure out how to list this in the River app. Working from home allows me to let the dogs out as needed. We have quiet times where pups can rest and I can get a few things done, then back outside to play. We love leisurely walks, playing tug, cooling off in the sprinkler, and playing fetch. When its too hot we have frozen engagement toys, and a cool pole barn for some play time. In winter months the pole barn is heated for more play time.

About: I have done everything from doing daily chores on hobby farms to dropping in and walking dogs while gone for the day. I board my horse so I understand the quality of animal care you desire but also the level of communication you like to receive. I am more than willing to take pictures of your animals and send updates throughout. I used to do house visits but now have a house and prefer to do boarding. I’ve had multiple friends and family have their dogs stay with me. I have large dog runs and a fenced in back yard. A few personal notes are I do not do reptiles. I like to plan ahead. There will be someone working remotely each day during your dog(s) stay to let them out and hang out with them each day. Please provide two days or more notice prior to a stay. Dogs will get quite a bit of outside time in a fenced in area where they can run, play, and get some sun in. There’s quite a bit of space for running.