Dog Boarding in South Barre, MA

“This was our first time leaving Maddi with Michael and his family. Michael was very easy to communicate with and flexible regarding drop off/pick up times. We received some pictures and videos which offered us peace of mind. Maddi seemed to enjoy her stay (her first time away from home) and we wouldn't hesitate to ask Michael to watch her again.”

Doreen G.

“Took awesome care of moose! Even gave him a bath! Nothing but great things!”

jeffrey g.

“Dorothy was great - she and her family made Bruno feel very welcome and secure and kept us updated while we were away. He has a special diet and daily medication and she was great with giving that to him. Definitely will book again.”

Lael S.

“Roxy was clearly in great hands with Neeru and her loving family. Her child loved Roxy, they went out for lots of walks and were able to run in the large fenced yard, and it was clear that she was getting plenty of attention and affection. She and Neeru’s pup Caro got along great and were playful together. We got frequent updates about her activities. Would absolutely book again!”

Hilary M.

“Emily took great care of my pug Forrest. She sent many messages and pictures daily showing how he was enjoying his stay with her and her family. He enjoyed himself so much that he was reluctant to leave when I arrived to pick him up him up, literally hiding behind Emily so I wouldn’t pick him up. I will definitely use Emily again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great family home environment for their pet when away. A+, 5-stars.”

David H.

“Jacquie is absolutely wonderful and my doggo Tippy had a lovely stay over at her house. She was so welcoming and asked insightful questions to get to know my dog prior to arrival to take the best care of her. She kept in contact and sent pictures while I was missing my dog which were super appreciated. Overall, absolutely great experience and will absolutely use again.”

Rachel D.

“Fantastic with our puppy Rocky . Communicated with text pics & videos daily . Immediate response when asked a question. It was our first time leaving our doggie with anyone. We will absolutely, most definitely leave our Rocky with Melissa again . Highly recommended.”

Ines M.

“Our two pugs came home happy as could be from Melissa’s after spending a week over the Thanksgiving holiday. We received feedback and photos throughout the week showing they were enjoying themselves as welcomed guests in her home. We are already planning to rebook for our next vacation.”

Raeann C.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Erica was great to work with from the start. Very responsive and gave me constant updates of my dog while I was away. I plan to use Erica strictly as my dog sitter from here on. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my baby.”

Mike R.

“Migle was absolutely wonderful with Zoë. She went above and beyond-carrying her up and down the stairs because Zoë couldn't manage them, sending regular photo updates, and treating her like her own. I felt completely at ease knowing Zoë was so well cared for. Truly exceptional.”

Jen B.

“Outstanding experience with Pat. I had her stay at the house and watch the dog. It is the first time I’ve done that. It was a game changer. In no small part due to the care and precaution Pat took. She came by in advance to get to know my dog and how the house worked. She asked all the right detailed questions. Things I hadn’t thought of! And then at time of transition, she ran through and tested that everything worked as she thought. Pat kept me informed both days. Made me aware of anything of concern. Inn this case GI distress on one of his walks which is not uncommon for Marvel on first day of someone new. But I sure was pleased she let me know and she let me know that it cleared by a later walk. Pat seemed unflappable, capable and careful. My dog liked her a lot as some of the pictures we of my dog having a great time. Plus he was great when I returned as was the house and plants. I will definitely book Pat again. .”

Micah C.

“We were so happy of Juliana’s care for our girl Digby during her first recent stay. Juliana is a lovely, caring attendant who treated Digby just like her own beloved pets. We will certainly be using Juliana for our future overnight care needs!!!”

Kate W.

About: I’ve cared for dogs most of my life and truly treat them like family. I grew up in a home with four dogs, so I’m very comfortable with different personalities, sizes, and energy levels. I also adopted and lovingly cared for a difficult senior dachshund for years, which gave me valuable experience with patience, senior dog needs, routines, and extra attentiveness. Today I have a large Bernedoodle, so I’m confident handling bigger dogs as well as energetic pups who need exercise and structure. I’m active and love taking dogs on walks, runs, and outdoor time when appropriate, while also making sure they get plenty of affection, snuggles, and supervision. What sets me apart is that I’m dependable, attentive, and genuinely love dogs. I understand every dog is different, and I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away. I work remotely from home, which gives me a very flexible schedule and allows me to be present throughout the day for the pets in my care. Because I’m home most of the time, dogs get plenty of attention, regular potty breaks, walks, playtime, and companionship instead of being left alone for long stretches. My flexible routine also makes it easy for me to stick to your pet’s normal schedule for feeding, medications, exercise, and any special needs. I’m able to provide attentive, consistent care and make sure your pet feels comfortable, safe, and loved while you’re away. Safety and comfort are always my top priorities. I provide a calm, loving home environment where pets can feel relaxed and cared for. I have a friendly, social dog who enjoys having visitors and does well with other dogs, while always making sure introductions are done thoughtfully and safely. I have a yard for outdoor time, and while it is not fenced, I use a secure runner/tie-out system and close supervision so dogs can safely enjoy fresh air, potty breaks, and time outside. I also keep dogs leashed on walks and anytime they are outdoors for added safety. If your dog is crate-trained or more comfortable with their own space, I’m happy to accommodate crating and follow your normal home routine. I always aim to keep pets on their regular schedule for feeding, exercise, rest, and any medications or special instructions. I treat every pet like my own—with patience, attentiveness, and lots of love.

About: Hey, my name is Brenda. I work from home full time as a social worker for the state of MA and my husband is State Trooper. We have 2 little girls, aged 3 and 4 and a furry mate, Ace, a 7 month old German Shepard. Both my husband and I have grown up taking care of our family pets and believe a family isn’t complete with out a little furry friend! I would love to spend time and care for your pets needs! I only accept one client per time, so my undivided attention will be given both to our dog, Ace, and your furry friend! *Ace does well with both large and small breeds. I work from home full time and am always present for any of your pets needs. Normally I do potty trips every 3 hours and feeds 2/3 times per day. We live 3/bed, 2/bath, 3/floor house with an a huge yard. The yard is not fenced, if your dog is not trained for recalls he will not be let off the leash unless we are at a dog park (if owners agrees to allow dog to travel to dog park).

“Great communications, and I will use her again. Worked with my needs and I worked with her needs of Drop off and Pick up.”

Johnny Robert K.

“Erin took the best care of our puppy Louie. She was extremely responsive and accommodating. This was my first time leaving him but after meeting Erin I knew he would be in great hands. She sent updates and pictures throughout his stay. Louie had the best time and felt lots of love staying with Erin!”

Melissa P.

“Lee was great !!! Always sent picture and video updates throughout his stay . My dog had a great time and I would definitely book Lee whenever I needed him !!! I highly recommend him !!”

James C.

“Absolute gem of a sitter! Bella had a great time with Dawn and her family for two nights. They are incredibly nice caring people. They took great care of Bella and provided updates with photos throughout the stay. I recommend Dawn be everyone’s first choice!”

Jessica M.

“Brock came home happy and calm. Arrangements were easy to make, and Furrough and Amir were very responsive when I reached out for updates. I appreciated getting photos, especially right after drop-off.”

Sandy S.

“Karyn was absolutely terrific. My puppy was extremely comfortable with her. Karyn treated him as if he was hers. Sent many pictures and kept me informed about Fitzy several times a day. She has a great fenced in yard which gave my dog freedom to run. Fitzy and her dog got along well. Would highly recommend her. Can’t say enough of good things about this experience.”

Michele B.