Dog Boarding Watkins

“Great family who definitely showed my pup lots of love while I was away! It was great getting to see pics and get updates during her week visit. They even had a Christmas stocking for her since she was there for the holidays! Will 100% come back to them in the future”

Racquel A.

“Lorraine did a great job caring for my high energy dog. She sent me lots of photos and updates and made sure my dog had a good time and even got some exercise. I really appreciated her communication and kindness!”

Hannah M.

“Jeff any Sonia have been great to work with. And Lola has seemed to enjoy her time with them. We’ve already booked more time for Lola to stay and play with her new pals at Abbey Farm!”

Shirley & Steve G.

“This was my first time using Rover and having my pet stay with Jeremy & his wife, and we will most certainly be return customers! I received daily updates and photos of my dog who always appeared happy and loved! When it was time for pickup, my belongs were tidy and ready to go, with our dog bed having been freshly washed! What a great experience and what a great couple who obviously love dogs and have really figured out how to be gracious, clean, and loving dog watchers!”

Sara H.

“Evie had a great visit with Karla and her family. She got lots of exercise and play time, and Karla was great at sending photos and communicating with us.”

Hannah M.

About: I’ve had dogs my whole life, and I’ve cared for dogs for friends and family for years. I’ve looked after all kinds of dogs, from big Rottweilers to tiny senior dogs near the end of life who needed to be carried down the stairs to potty. That range has taught me to be patient, to read each dog’s needs, and to adjust my care to fit their age, energy, and health. I sit small to medium dogs in my own home, and someone is almost always here, so your dog won’t be left alone for long stretches. We have a large, fully fenced backyard for safe potty breaks and playtime. My two pugs, Maggie and Bob, live here too and will be happy to keep your dog company if they’re comfortable with other dogs. I’m glad to follow your dog’s routine, feeding schedule, and any special care needs, and I’ll send updates and photos so you can relax while you’re away. I work from home two days a week, and my wife and kids are home every day since our boys are homeschooled. That means there’s almost always someone here with your dog, so they get regular potty breaks, playtime, and plenty of company throughout the day. I’m flexible with drop-off and pick-up times, so just let me know what works for you. Every dog has their own personality and comfort level, especially around other dogs and young boys. I take time to learn what makes your dog comfortable and go at their pace with introductions. I treat every dog like my own, with all the love and attention they deserve, so you can relax while you’re away knowing they’re in good hands.

“Cared great for Shadow and it was very clear Shadow was comfortable with both Andrew and his pup. Communication was great and will look forward to using him again when needed! Would highly recommend!”

Stephen L.

About: I’m a professional dog trainer with years of veterinary medicine experience and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Health and Behavior. I’m experienced with dogs of all breeds, ages, temperaments, and behavioral needs. Caring for animals is already a major part of my everyday life, so adding another dog to my routine fits naturally into my schedule. I live on a farm and care for multiple animals daily, including dogs, horses, poultry, and other farm animals. My days are already structured around feeding, watering, exercise, cleaning, training, enrichment, medication when needed, and monitoring the health and behavior of the animals in my care. As a professional dog trainer, I also understand that dogs need more than food and potty breaks. Dogs staying with me receive plenty of opportunities for exercise, play, enrichment, rest, and individual attention based on their age, personality, energy level, and normal routine. I am accustomed to planning my schedule around animals and making sure their needs are consistently met throughout the day. Safety is one of my highest priorities when caring for someone else’s dog. I am a professional dog trainer with years of veterinary medicine experience and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Health and Behavior. This background allows me to recognize changes in behavior, body language, stress levels, and physical condition that might otherwise be overlooked. Dogs in my care are supervised and managed according to their individual temperament, training, and needs. I do not assume that every dog should interact with every other animal simply because they are staying in the same home. Dogs can be safely separated, crated, rotated, or given individual play and exercise time when appropriate. Because I live on a farm, I take additional precautions when dogs are outside. Every boarding dog wears a GPS tracking collar whenever they are outside of their secure kennel area, providing an additional layer of safety and security. Dogs are never given unnecessary freedom simply because they are staying in a rural environment. My goal is to provide a structured, safe, and enjoyable environment where owners can feel confident that their dog is receiving knowledgeable, individualized care while they are away.

“Melissa was great with King! She sent lots of pictures, had great communication and accommodated him with care. I could tell he was well taken care of. Would definitely book again! :)”

Quantanasia L.

“Renee and her family took great care of our little chihuahua. She sent lots of photos which we really enjoyed. We just booked her again for our next trip. Highly recommend!”

Lila C.

“Teri is amazing, she took such good care of Ollie, he looked so happy when we picked him up. Teri sent us video and pics he warmed up with Teri in just a few hours, that is very unusual for him. Teri was able to trick him int taking his medicine, also difficult. Thank you Teri for taking such good care of but m while we attended our daughter’s wedding in Durham!”

Ursula W.

“this was our 2nd time with kimberly and dustin and it was great!! one of our dogs had been there before, and was so excited at drop-off. they provided photos and updates throughout the stay. looking forward to having gnocchi and sophie stay here again in the future!”

Adam B.

“Alcino and Diana are great pet sitters. Ollie felt at home at their house. They sent me pictures and are very easy to communicate. I highly recommend!”

Carlos F.

“Awesome communication and pup knowledge, pup-friendly and welcoming home. My puppy had his first long board here and he was in good hands! Will definitely use again!”

Keshonda R.

“Lily had a fabulous time with Ashley and her girls, getting so much love and attention! Lily played in the big backyard, took a nap on the porch, met the neighbors and had a girly slumber party! I want to stay there next time!”

Becki R.

“Our lab Kodi loved his time with Gretchen. He was happy and well-cared for. We received great pictures and letters from the dog to our daughter, which was an extra touch we all loved! We will definitely be booking with her again.”

Molly J.

“Lauren is fantastic!! She is so sweet and thoughtful with communication. Stanley loved staying with her and her family and had the best time. Lauren went above and beyond to take great care of my goldendoodle and even left me with a little memento to remember Stanley’s time with her. I will be using her whenever I’m out of town from now on ??”

Maddy L.

“Monica was amazing! Very kind and flexible. I made mistakes and on top of that we ran into traffic on way back that wasn’t expected. Never once did we feel like she wouldn’t understand or made to feel bad. We could tell from our our pup was all day today that he was very active with Monica. We will definitely use her again next time we need to find somewhere safe where he will receive the love he is use to receiving from our family.”

Brent D.

“Amazing to my pup Ember, as always!”

Ashlee T.

“Tracy is a wonderful pet sitter! She is very communicative and sent us lots of pics of our pup while we were away. Our dog, Charlie, settled in nicely at her place and seemed to have a great while he was there. We feel very fortunate that Tracy was able to keep Charlie over the Thanksgiving holiday, as our regular sitter was already booked. Now we have another option moving forward, as we would definitely book with Tracy again!”

Kristin J.