Doggy Day Care in Shenandoah

“Excellent care and attentiveness. My dog was comfortable right away, during a rough week of meeting lots of new people and lots of change. But my dog loves Matthew’s son, which is the secret sauce 🤣”

Amelia F.

About: I’ve worked with dogs professionally across different platforms; daycares, shelters, and a training facility. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and temperaments; I’ve yet to be scared off by a dog! Not every dog loves strangers but I’m dedicated to putting in the effort to gain their trust. My schedule is pretty open, so I’m happy to watch your dog whenever you need. Whether it’s a regular appointment or the odd drop-in as your schedule changes, I’m happy to help! I have a partially fenced in yard and two dogs of my own. Birdie loves to play with other dogs but is reactive at first so she requires a slow introduction. Once she knows a dog, she’ll play as much as her friend will let her! Luna, however, is not exactly a social butterfly. She can coexist peacefully with other dogs but would rather not play with them. My girls are not great playmates for every dog, and that’s okay! Some dogs prefer human friends and others prefer a specific quality in their doggy friends that my girls may not have; no worries! My main goal is always for your dog(s) to have a great time with me. If they prefer a structured or training based walk, we can do that. Some dogs like the freedom of a long leash walk, and we can do that too. Others like to throw a ball, and that works too! Whatever will get your dog the most excited is what we’ll do (within reason, of course). I love to watch dogs be dogs. I’ve worked with several dogs that don’t trust people easily, and I’m dedicated to taking the time to gain their trust. I’ve worked with dogs with a couple of different special needs as well, so just let me know what specific care your dog needs and I’ll be sure to ask if I have any questions. My dog Birdie underwent a hind leg amputation a year ago and in my time at shelters I’ve assisted with surgery recovery with a handful of dogs. I’m known to pay attention to every little detail of the dogs in my care. If there are any changes in your dog’s behavior, I will let you know immediately. I truly come to love every dog like my own, and I can’t wait to meet my new friends!

“My dog loves to go to Stephen’s for doggie daycare and comes home tired from her day there. I feel comfortable having her there and I will be using Stephen again to watch my pup.”

Elaine B.

“Maryline is amazing! It was my first time leaving my puppy all day, and she made it way easier than i thought. She is so sweet and caring and my pup felt comfortable right away. She sent so many pictures that made me feel as ease and her you could tell my puppy loved her sons, and they kept him playing and busy which tuckered him out. Highly recommend her for any of your fur babies needs. I know that she is now my #1 go to person for my little Theo!”

Laura C.

“I can’t believe i met someone so far from home that i feel so comfortable with, she’s absolutely amazing and is super sweet. So far donna is one of the only people i truly trust my little guy with. 10/10 service.10/10 communication. 10/10 overall. plus her dogs are the cutest!”

Sofia G.

“It was my first time using this app, and definitely I am happy I did with Brittany. She is so lovely, gentle and she knew how to approach to my babies since it was their first time staying with a stranger. When I picked them up, 3 hours later, they were looking so happy and very confident. Brittany is very professional and She showed love and care for my babies, definitely I will go to her if I need to leave my babies again. ☺️”

Zully M.

“Phalisity was amazing! It was fast and easy to drop off our dog and the whole experience was a breeze. Our dog had a ton of fun.”

Anne D.

“Great pet parents. After the first meet and greet, my dog was excited to go back. And was happy when I picked her up. Thank you Alison and Jay!!”

Lorraine M.

About: Hello, im Annie. I've been a dog lover all my life. I became the care taker for my two family dogs at 18. My boy Shadow, who was 8 at the time, is now 22. I have two adopted rescues currently in home as well. I see them as my children/ family and will provide the same quality of love and care to your pup as well. I can give wide spectrum of senior care from hand feeding, to medications, to helping stimulate bowl movements. I can help reinforce training and basic commands in dogs of all ages. And can provide help with some basic training if needed in terms of basic obedience such as name affirmation, sit, stay, and come. The boys know the routine and will help your pup acclimate and learn as well. I am currently home. I may have a doctors appointment here or there, but have enough space and crate for safe accommodations if I were to have to step out briefly. All owners will be notified if so. Morning start at varying times and can be based around you pup being dropped off or picked up. Our rountine. 8-9am wake up. Quick pee break in the side yard before breakfast ( I clean the yard before they are left out). Prepare breakfast. Positive Reinforcement training. Side yard until everyone has peed or pooped. Access to the open yard for play and romping with ball play and supervison for 1-2 hours. Rooms/ down time with a chew/ dental treat Pee break. Lunch/nap around 12-2. Frozen stuffed Kong Pee break. Yard play for 1-2 hours. Afternoon chew. With 20 minute individual walks inbetween chew. Yard play/ indoor play for 1 hour. Dinner. Can be brought or provided. Yard play/ indoor play for 1 hour. Pee break. Lick pod/ matt. Can be brought or provided. Bed around 11. My boys sleep through the night. Whether they are here for the day or a few days my boys know the routine and together we will help your pup relax, adjust and feel right at home. I keep an eye out for cue's more or less is needed for each individual dog to suit their different needs and personality. Kiba and Oliver have been in large playgroup settings together and are two big friendly goofs. If you're dog has a lot of energy, I can almost gunatree Kiba's got more and your pup will be happy and tired when you come to bring them home.

“Wanda welcomes my pups warmly each time. They really enjoy all the play time including with her super sweet pup. No matter how much energy they come with she always tires them out. She has made them feel comfortable. They anxiously jump out of the car to greet her each time. We are really happy and will continue to use Wanda.”

Kimberly R.

“Kimmie is so sweet, and she's a wonderful, calm presence around my dog! He had a great time at her house. We can't wait to be her regular client. She's extremely communicative, welcoming, and listened to all of our needs. Thanks Kimmie!”

Kim W.

About: Animals are basically part of my DNA. I’ve been walking dogs and pet sitting since I was a child, and I grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, and other animals. I’ve also been riding and caring for horses my entire life, which means I’m very comfortable with responsibility, routines, and understanding animal behavior. I have hands-on experience with pets of all sizes, ages, and personalities—from energetic dogs who love long walks and playtime to seniors who need a calmer pace and extra TLC. I’m great at reading animal cues, keeping routines consistent, and making sure pets feel safe, happy, and loved. I truly treat every pet as if they were my own. I work from home Thursday through Sunday, so pets are never left alone and are part of my daily routine. My home sits on 3 acres of private property surrounded by a state park, which means lots of space for play and long walks or hikes. Safety and trust are always my top priorities. I care for pets by treating them like part of the family, whether they’re in my home or theirs. I stick closely to each pet’s usual routine—including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and rest—so they feel comfortable and secure. I make sure dogs get plenty of supervised exercise, enrichment, and attention throughout the day. I’m attentive to individual needs, whether that means extra activity for high-energy dogs, gentle care for seniors, or patience and consistency with puppies. I also keep pet parents updated with messages and photos so they can feel confident their pet is safe, happy, and well cared for.

“Lucienne did a great job looking after our pups!”

Lauren F.

“Chloe is the best! She took care of my 10 month old puppy, Hazel, while I was at work for the day & Hazel had the best time! She loved running around with Chloe’s two sweet puppies who are so friendly and playful! Chloe sent me several updates, pictures and videos throughout the day. I could tell she made a special effort to help Hazel feel comfortable in her new environment for the day. Highly recommended, will be calling Chloe again for doggy daycare soon!”

Ashley F.

“Athena has a great time with Brandie and was very well cared for! Brandie went above and beyond to make sure she had a great day! She was wonderful and keeping in touch. Thank you!”

Ashley L.

“I would for sure recommend Cory for any needed daycare.”

Jared K.

“Lucy enjoyed her stay with Stefanie and her pups! Stefanie sent me multiple cute photos throughout the day, and Lucy was happily tired when we picked her up. 😊”

Lisa C.

“I was really nervous I never left Angel with anyone before that I didn’t know or wasn’t family. I really recommend and appreciated the updates from Mario! Thank you again!”

Cassandra S.

“Gina is awesome. I'm definitely happy with the service she provided to my dog. I am new to the area and she gave me a warm welcome, and awesome recommendations. She is very attentive and my dog came home happy. Thank you Gina!”

B. H.

“Tara was amazing. She scheduled us for next day, day care and our puppy loved staying with her and playing with other pups. She'll definitely be out go to day care!”

chivita e.