Doggy Day Care in Stratham

About: Without exception, the dog park is always one of the best parts of my day. I've had three dogs of my own, and have been around countless other dogs, most of whom instantly become my new best friends. We just gravitate to each other, hence the fuzzy friend whisperer nickname. I have a playful, loving attitude toward every dog I meet. I am also sensitive to dogs who need a little more patience and space to ease into trusting me and respect the boundaries that they need to do that. My training style with my own dogs is focused on positive reinforcement rather than punishment. This approach translates to other dogs as well, unless their owners request differently. Your dog will be in caring, responsible hands with me. They will be loved. Vogel Emergency Vet just opened right across the street from our house, so if anything kind of emergency pops up, your baby will be a hop, skip and a jump away from the care they need. I'm self employed and work mostly from home so my schedule is quite flexible. Sometimes I’ll have drop in visits throughout the day, but if your dog is boarding with me, there will generally be someone else at home with them. They’ll rarely, if ever be left alone. I live on a small farm but also live near a road, so your dog will always be safely on a leash when we go outside for potty breaks. I have a very friendly 12 year old 45lb labradoodle named Huck to keep your baby company in the rare cases that I'm not at home. I have a "squirrel observatory" (bird feeder) right near my workspace so your dog will not only be supervised most of the time but also entertained.

“Josh and Nicole were so great with our puppy. First time using them for day care and they helped our pup walk for the first time in a neighborhood!”

Shelby D.

About: I’m a newly retired teacher and former principal that loves my doggies! Over the years, I’ve had so much love from my very special friends. Would love to give and get some loves from your treasured family member. I literally live in the middle of Stratham Hill Park and I love to walk. Only one “little guy” at a time…🥰 I’m loving my retirement and have lots of time and love to give. I have some scheduled exercise classes in the mornings but always home by 10:30. I’ve had so many dogs over the years. Routine visits to the vet are mandatory and walking, playing, and interacting with my friends are essential. I’m also very familiar with dogs with anxiety. One needs to approach this in a calm and careful way and watch the signs for anxiety coming on and be able to respond with love and kindness. Living right in the middle of Stratham Hill Park, I have easy access to the walking trails. Because I don’t know your dog, they will never be off leash but will be outside often during the day!! I love to walk. 🥰 I have a lovely crate IF your dog prefers this quiet space, but I will not be crating unless you ask me to. Typically my 11 year old grandson will come by after school to snuggle, play and go for a walk with me and your pup!

About: I have had all different kinds of animals in my life, including dogs, cats, ferrets, farm animals, reptiles, and more. I've taken care of animals ranging from senior dogs to newborn kittens and I've given them all the love that they need. I am available almost any day and time of day! Feel free to take a look at my calendar for my availability! I can't wait to take care of your furry friend(s). I am welcome to help your furry friend in any way you need. I will keep an open line of communication and send plenty of photos so you have the peace of mind knowing your best friend(s) are happy and healthy.

“Very sweet person! Totally a dog person!!! Cece was so comforting for us and our puppy, who had never been without us before. It was a big deal that she was communicative while we were away, letting us know she was okay as well sending photos. Last minute acheduling was important for our situation and she was immediately available. We will definitely ask her again if we are in the area and need a sitter.”

Kyle M.

“Colleen had my dog, Cooper, at her house for a few hours. Her place is a great set up for dogs, with a fenced in yard and a large couch for snuggles :) It is obvious that she truly cares about your pet. I felt confident leaving my fur baby with Colleen and appreciated her detailed note of their time together! I highly recommend Colleen!!”

Haley W.

“Sheila was wonderful with my dog.. was her first away play date and felt so comfortable leaving her with Sheila. She had fun with her dog Dakota who is a sweetheart. Sent me lots of pics and reassured me Bessa was doing fine. Will def be seeing her again!”

Karen B.

About: Animals are my life— I’ve been a pet-sitter for most of it! I’ve had dogs and horses of my own, worked on a farm, at a zoo, and rehab facilities! I have two wonderful pups who are very friendly and welcoming. I just finished my graduate degree, moved to Portsmouth, and I’m currently looking for a career in marine conservation field. In the meantime, I’d love to watch your pets! I’m currently working for The Nature Conservancy, in-office only 2-3 days a week. My partner works from home and is able to help out with any needs if/when I’m away from the house. We spend a lot of time playing both inside and outside with the dogs, keeping the dogs entertained with new toys, chews, and puzzles. I have a partially fenced in yard, where my own dogs are trained to play within limits. If your dog can be trusted, I can do the same or keep them leashed!

“Adelle has been wonderful with our boy who suffers from severe separation anxiety. He gets along great with her pups, and he is visibly excited as he gets closer to her house. He comes home absolutelt exhausted after a day at daycare with Adelle! 10/10”

Zacchaeus H.

“Tessia was great! She updated me periodically to let me know how my dog was doing through updates via the Rover app. She was also great enough to pick my dog up and drop him off as needed! Would recommend her to anyone!”

Vincent V.

“Karen is awesome. My dog was immediately at ease with her. He can be a little dicey with adults he doesn’t know, but he loved being at Karen’s house. Her yard is awesome for doggy adventures (complete with chickens to stare at). I can’t wait to bring him back for more play time!”

Keirsten B.

About: I've worked in a daycare, kennel and also have dog bathing experience to keep furry family clean and happy all in one dog care for you. I'm looking for full or part time to fill my time with love from your fur babies. Who wouldn't want to spend all day with doggy cuddles However your home is set up for your loved ones is how it will stay, I'd like to keep it clean for you when you come home so you don't have to worry about taking care of it and get back to having fun with your fur babies

About: I've been watching my neighbors dog along with cats and dogs of friends and family for 12 years now. I only work part time now and make my own hours so I have a ton of flexibility in my schedule. I love all animals and want to provide you with stress free pet care. I enjoy walks and work remote so I can fit your pet's needs into my schedule. I have 2 friendly cats and did have a Siberian Husky for over 16 years who crossed over last year. I love walking dogs and do have a small yard and live on a nice walkable street.

“Ashley was great with Farley and had other friendly dogs there for Farley to play with. They went on a field trip and dipped in the water and Ashley sent photos throughout the day of Farley having fun. Thanks Ashley!”

Joshy P.

“Leah was amazing with my puppy! She watched him for the entire day on very short notice while I was working and even dropped him off at my house afterward. She sent lots of pictures throughout the day and was very communicative, responding quickly to messages. I felt completely comfortable knowing my puppy was in great hands. I’m so thankful she was able to accommodate us on such short notice and would absolutely trust her with my puppy again. Highly recommend!”

Lisa B.

About: For pretty much most of my entire life I’ve had a dog. I gave them all the love I had and they did the same right back at me. Currently we own a beautiful 4yr old Golden named Sammy. He is gentile playful loving and silly. When a dog walks into our home it takes about 30 seconds and just like that Sammys got a new best friend. My business is in insurance sales which has me doing most of my work from home. This allows me to take great care of my dog Sammy and any of his friends. We’ve got a spacious open concept home with a big grassy fenced in back yard for lots of play time. We can also easily crate your dog if needed. Have peace of mind that your doggy will be safe and well cared for by myself as well as Sammy!

About: I am available 24/7 to care for your furry family member. I am very responsive and easy to get a hold of at all times. You’ll get plenty of updates and pictures during their stay. I keep a safe, clean, and friendly environment at all times. I have 2 furry boys who are very playful and full of energy, they will give good company for your pups. I have a acre of fenced in land with a pool. I am here to help, let me know what you need and I will do my best to accommodate! Working from home allows me to be available throughout the day to hang with the pups and keep a watchful eye while they play. I enjoy leash free walks at Stratham Hill Park with my boys, if your pup is good with free leash walk, I can take them for a walk too. They also get plenty of time to run around free in the fenced in backyard. I currently work from home, as a result I'm able to provide 24 hour attention to your pup. My services include boarding and day care. Your pup will have plenty of friends to socialize and play with during their stay. We have lots of toys to play tug, fetch and chase. I am pretty active and enjoy playing with the boys/gals or taking them on a walk during the day.

“Sadie and Szymon did a phenomenal job with my Otter! They went on a long walk, and Otter got to play with their dogs in their beautiful yard! They treated Otter like one of their own, and I highly recommend them!”

ANDREA J A.

“Ashley did an excellent job taking great care of our dog. Thanks to her we were able to take our kids to the children's museum which is close by. I could tell our dog was in caring hands. I recommend her highly!”

Ash L.

About: After deciding to not become a Veterinarian and instead purse a career in design, I take any opportunity to be involved with animals! I have volunteered at animal hospitals, shelters, pet sitting etc as I wait for the time to adopt a puppy of my own. I've taken care of puppies, dogs, cats, disabled animals and even reptiles for family and friends of family for years. I'd often be the go-to option for family friends when they needed someone reliable to come check in on their furry family, house-sit for extended trips or drop in to give important prescriptions to pets. Like I have done in the past, I'll always care for your pets as if they are my own - which means even a regular visit for breakfast/dinner means a little play time outside (if applicable) and a few extra belly scratches! Fortunately I am a full-time, remote, self-employed graphic designer so my schedule during the week is very flexible. I can bring my work anywhere too so even if there is work to be done, house-sitting is convenient for me to adapt to and daily visits are an easy addition to my schedule with at least 1 days notice. If your fur babies come to my house for pet-sitting, I have a large fenced in yard to walk them or let them run. With my work from home schedule, I like to get up and stretch my own legs often through the day so many walks around the yard or down the rail trail are possible. Though my apartment is 2 floors, the stairs aren't too steep for our 4-legged friends and they are welcome to roam. At night, if the puppy/dog needs to be in a crate I have the space to accommodate their little portable bedrooms (crate).