Doggy Day Care in Sherwood Forest, Detroit

About: For as long as I can remember, I've had a deep passion for animals of all shapes and sizes! I currently oversee my own menagerie of ferrets, geckos, and fish- along with my trusty service dog, Arrow the Belgian Malinois. Over the years, I've built my skills through hands-on experience in dog shelters, pet stores, training facilities, grooming salons, & more. I take the utmost pride in offering pet owners across Metro Detroit peace of mind while away from their companions, full-time since 2022! I have experience with a wide range of pets, personalities, and peculiarities & have the patience and capacity to create trust & forge bonds that help me provide the highest level of care for each individual animal. Feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary meet & greet—I’d love to get to know you and your pets! Please Read Before Scheduling: Pet care is currently my full time job- besides the care of my own pets- and I always strive to give each of my clients as much time as they personally need to feel comfortable and happy! But please keep in mind, I am a one-man band & ALL services are first-come, first-serve. You must confirm your booking to reserve appointment times. Holiday appointments fill up FAST! I only offer overnights in the Client's home at this time. Thank you for your understanding! Services: • Check-ins: Potty breaks, playtime, feeding, litter box care, & more. Choose from 30 or 60-minute options. • Dog Walking: Your pup can enjoy a solo adventure, or buddy walk with my service dog Arrow & potentially some of our other 'pack' friends! Choose from 30 or 60-minute options. • House Sitting: Treat your furry friend to a true stay-cation in the comfort of their own home! This option includes overnight care (8-12 hours) along with 2-3 60+min daytime check-ins & photo updates tailored to your pets' needs. Or, for those pups needing more around-the-clock care, book for a pampering 4-8 hour in-home stay during the day! •Doggy Day Care: Drop off or request home pick up for 4-8 hours of enriching care! Your dog will enjoy the day outside embarking on sniffaris along hiking trails, boosting their confidence and practicing manners during training outings, & socializing via supervised playtime with our other trusted, well-mannered dogs. (Your dog will not interact with any other dogs besides our two in-home pups unless requested!) *Add Ons: • Dog Park: Indulge your socialite pup with an adventure to Red Oaks Dog Park or Orion Oaks Dog Park. Simply request it through our Doggy Day Care service! • Basic Grooming Care: In-home bath & towel dry, nail trims, ear cleaning, & gland expressions. I do not currently do haircuts or blowouts. • Basic Training: Puppy desensitization, leash walking, socialization, & more. • Advanced Training: Tailored sessions for rescue dog decompression, impulse control, focus amidst distractions, recall training, & more. ** • Pick-up & Drop-off: I can be your pup's personal chauffeur to the groomer, doggy daycare, Grandma's house, and more! **currently taking Advanced Training clients on an as-I-can basis, both in regards to my schedule and the level of training/experience required for the dog! I am not a certified trainer, but do have apt dog handling experience. Update for 09/2024: Doggy Day Care & Buddy Walks with Arrow are back on! 🙌

“My beagle was in great hands with Rachel! Got a few very cute pupdates and she asked several questions in advance to make sure my dog was well cared for. Will be returning! ?”

“After some horror stories elsewhere, we’re overly cautious about who we leave Oslo with. Annoyingly cautious, honestly. Sara was so kind and accommodating, answering every question & fulfilling every request. She made us so comfortable with the choice to leave our pup in her care and sent pictures and videos throughout the day of Oslo having fun with his new friends. He came back a very happy & tired boy; we’ll definitely rebook.”

“My precious Piper is a rescue and this was the first doggy day care she’s been to. Lavina has made her feel so comfortable in such a short amount of time! If you’re in need of a sitter or even someone to come and care for your fur baby don’t hesitate to book with her! You won’t regret it, my pup looks forward to going over there and the daily updates Lavina sends always brightens my day and gives me the pleasure of knowing my baby is being well taken care of!”

“We have been sending our pup to Ron and Cherie's for the last few months and can't recommend them enough to other furbaby owners. They have been so flexible with our work schedules and so understanding if we are running behind. I'm so happy to have found a reliable and such a loving family to watch over our pup =)”

“Ivy had such a fun time at doggy day care! She loved playing with Sydney’s pups and was a happy girl when we picked her up. :) looking forward to rebooking!”

“if you are looking for someone you can trust with your dog of any age look no further. Yvette provided Zeke (3 month old French bulldog) with the best care possible. She met all of my needs for him and he had the best doggo day ever. She sent me many updates, photos and videos through out the day. He loved all the dogs that wasn’t under care and we will be definitely going back to her. Yvettes love and care for dogs is unmatched and I am happy to have found her.”

“My Coco is very happy to visit Kristin & has received wonderful care. Kristen is very accommodating when I occasionally have to change my schedule & I do appreciate that.”

“Adam and his sweet family went above and beyond for my little guy when I traveled to Detroit! My sweet pup came back so happy and so sleepy so I know he had the best time! Adam was very flexible with my schedule and odd times, great at updates and sending pics, and most of all took great care of my baby for me! I will definitely be using Adam and his family again when I visit!! Highly recommend!!”

“My dog came home very happy and exhausted 😀💙 Thank you for taking great care of him!”

“We have been asking Kathy to watch our dog Gibson for about 2 years now. She always takes great care of him and he absolutely loves it with her. Kathy is very dog savvy and so they bonded quickly. She takes him on long walks and is so loving with him. He gets his own little vacation when he stays with her! I highly recommend Kathy!”

About: Hello pet-lover! I am an experienced professional dog handler and trainer with space in my home to care for your family members who cannot accompany you while you're away. I am currently work a hybrid work schedule (some days I work from home, other days I am in the office); I have 5 years experience in a kennel environment and working with working/professional dogs, as well as dogs with behavioral issues; and training/showing/trialing my own companions - I have experience and titles with my dogs in obedience, agility, and nosework in both AKC and UKC and other venues. I focus on force-free training methods, while still making sure to ensure rules and boundaries in my household. As much as I love training, training is not offered as part of your stay. If this is your first time staying with me, use code “LINDSO47650” for a discount! I currently work from home, and am able to let out frequently. Your pets will be treated like my own while they stay with me. I have a fenced in yard and a playful pup who loves to meet new friends! I am set up for any scenario needed, and have crates for safety and feeding. If your dog isn't used to staying in a crate is reliable to be left alone, I have baby gates set up around the home to keep them out of places they shouldn't be.

“Darren is absolutely amazing. Such a kind, sweet and understanding person. He did great with our little Isis she was so calm and happy when we collected her. Would highly recommend!”

About: Please put the correct pickup and drop off times on bookings!! Always message us when in route. Meet and greet will be done outside possible sundays. Hoping for your understanding. I am a kind hearted loving fulltime pet sitter. Grown up in a family that loves dogs and take good care of them. We provide doggie treats, toys and if in case you didnt bring enough food we have extra food. But you are also welcome to bring anything of their staffs to make them feel comfortable/ at home. Currently dont have any pets at home, so i will be giving your pet all my attention. If you have any concerns feel free to message us anytime. Thanks for trusting us to watch over your furry babies 💕 Til' next time. If emergency came before the day of dropoff please let us know 3 days ahead so we can help cancel the booking. Thanks! We work from home all the time so most definitely we can give the full attention and needs of your furr babies the entire stay with us. We also do 1 walk a day just for their exercise and we do every hour potty breaks. We have a private fenced backyard for your furr baby safety stay with us. We do watch & play with them outside at the backyard on their potty breaks so you don't have to worry.

“Maria helped me out and took care of my dog when I needed to leave town in an emergency. She is an absolute lover of dogs and is super sweet! She came by my place with not much notice to see what the dog's routine was (daily feeding, walking, play) and even was took the dog to a vet appointment! I recommend Maria for any dog or pet caregiving needs!”

“I was pretty nervous as this was my first time dropping off my young male rescue with someone, but Theresia answered my questions and was very flexible, even letting me drop off a toy ahead of the meet & greet to do a scent exchange. Our first stay went well and I was so glad to hear her feedback!”

“Barbara is absolutely fantastic! Highly recommended. She worked with me and my dog Carson on our August Road Trip out of Seattle. She hosted Carson for two doggy day care days while I visited friends in the Detroit area. Thank you so much Barbara! You Rock🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶”

“Olivia has cared for our dog multiple times and continues to be our first pick when we need a dog sitter. She enjoys doggos of all breads and is a natural friend to all things fur with her playful spirit and energy. Our pup was spoiled by Olivia with walks, frisbee play, lake swims, and socializing with other human friends (confirming with us before hand). We enjoyed seeing live photos and videos of all the activities they did together. Olivia will treat any pet like her own and will provide that extra love and attention all pets deserve while we man-beasts are away. Our pup now requests Olivia when she sees the luggage bags come out.”

“Tyler was great! Very accommodating with my last minute changes and Oli seemed very comfortable chilling with her. Will definitely use her again!”

“Taj is always such an amazing host. Naya loves to be at her house and with Abu! Whenever possible I use Taj for any dog sitting needs I have. So glad I found her!”