A real home
Your dog lives inside my home and becomes part of the household—not one dog among rows of kennels.
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Home boarding · In my home
A loving home stay—not a kennel experience.
Your dog stays in my home with me—a certified trainer with more than 25 years of experience—and my family. Each day follows a healthy, structured routine of exercise, play, companionship, and rest.
- Lives in my home
- Limited number of dogs
- Walks, play, and rest
No kennel environment
A healthy, structured routine
Pickup within 15 miles
Comfortable, personal care
Boarding that feels more like home.
A smaller home setting gives your dog the care, supervision, and everyday routine that a large boarding facility cannot.
Personal attention
I keep boarding small so each dog receives individual care, affection, supervision, and time to settle in.
Healthy structure
Long walks, hikes, play, meals, and genuine rest create a balanced, predictable day—not nonstop stimulation.
An experienced eye
Your dog stays with a trainer who understands behavior, communication, and the importance of thoughtful care.
Healthy structure · Balanced days
Active when it’s time to move. Restful when it’s time to settle.
A great boarding stay is not constant excitement. Dogs thrive with structure—a thoughtful balance of exercise, exploration, social time, and genuine downtime.
Long walks
Time to move, sniff, explore, and enjoy the world beyond the backyard.
Hikes
Outdoor adventures that provide healthy exercise and satisfying mental stimulation.
Safe off-leash play
Freedom to run and play in a safe open park.
Supervised free play
Relaxed, supervised social time with compatible dogs.
Real rest
Quiet breaks and downtime help dogs settle, recover, and stay comfortable throughout the day.
Home really means home
Your dog is part of the household.
Your dog has space to rest, play, and settle into the rhythm of a real family home. Each day has clear structure, with meaningful activity and calm downtime, and I am nearby throughout the stay, paying attention to how your dog is feeling and what they need.
For dogs who find busy kennel environments overwhelming, a smaller household setting can make time away from their family feel gentler and more familiar.
Care built around the individual dog
Your dog is known, supervised, and cared for personally—not simply moved through a facility’s schedule.
What to expect
A simple, personal boarding experience.
Tell me about your dog
We’ll talk about your dog’s personality, routine, needs, and comfort around people and other dogs to make sure home boarding is the right fit.
Your dog settles into my home
I keep the stay personal and build each day around a healthy balance of walks, outdoor activity, supervised play, rest, and affection.
Come home happy
Your dog returns home after being cared for as an individual in a familiar, low-key home environment.
A different kind of boarding
Personal care while you’re away.
- Your dog stays in a real home instead of a kennel facility.
- The number of boarding dogs stays limited and manageable.
- An experienced trainer is personally responsible for your dog’s care.
Your first step
Tell me about your dog and your travel dates.
Start with a conversation. I’ll learn about your dog’s routine and personality, answer your questions, and make sure my home is the right fit for their stay.