Dog Boarding in Upper Montclair, NJ

“Karen has been awesome. It was the first time my dog spent time away from us, but Karen was patient and kind, and Bruno loved her. The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. She is very quick in responding to each request, and keeps you informed all along. It’s been a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her. Thanks Karen”

“This is the 2nd time I've booked Digdem for Chewie and she was a dream as usual! Once again, her constant communication and updates on how my pup was doing was such a comfort during my trip. I knew he was taken care of very well and as if he were part of the family. I look forward to booking her again when the time comes. Thank you so much Digdem!”

“Theo had the best time ever with Raya and Bella! ♥️ Raya gave me updates with photos and videos every few hours, which I appreciated so so much. Theo misses Bella already🥰”

“Alex did a phenomenal job taking care of my dog. I felt very confident leaving her with Alex. He gave her a great deal of attention and kept me updated on how she was doing. Alex was also extremely accommodating with my schedule. I would not hesitate to use his services again and would highly recommend him.”

“Simply the best place to bring your dog(s) when going away. I received daily photos and videos of very happy pups! Cannot recommend enough!!!”

“Amanda was just the greatest. She really took care of Bella (my cat), and even sent me photos and updates. Giving her an all-star rating!”

“Fantastic site for our Husky. We felt so comfortable with Mark that we immediately booked him for another overnight stay. Will gladly board our dog here, again.”

About: A lifelong devotee of our four-legged friends, having shared my home with everyone from a majestic Chow Chow-Husky mix, a dignified Pekinese, to a spirited Dachshund. While Boxers hold a special place in my heart, my affection knows no bounds when it comes to breeds; I believe every dog has its unique charm. It's no surprise that my friend's pets often find themselves comfortably at my side, feeling the warmth of my genuine love for all canines. Though I don't hold professional training certifications, my life has been a rich tapestry of hands-on experiences with dogs of all temperaments. I am deeply committed to respecting the routines and training regimes established by their owners, rewarding good behavior to foster a well-balanced, happy dog. My approach to care is simple yet profound: I follow your lead, ensuring your dog's needs are met with patience, understanding, and lots of love. Special care needs? Consider them covered following all instructions, medication schedules, and appts necessary. My dog, Chico, a resilient soul I rescued as a newborn, has been my loyal companion for nearly 15 years. Despite his age, he exudes the playful spirit of a puppy I work from home and run errands a few times a week for less than a couple of hours. However, if a service is scheduled that requires my full attention, I will be sure to accommodate the pup's needs first. Caring for pets in any setting is centered on their safety, comfort, and happiness. I start with a thorough meet-and-greet to understand their needs and routines. In both my home and a client's, I ensure a safe, familiar environment, sticking to established routines to minimize stress. I meticulously manage feeding, exercise, and medication, providing regular updates to owners. Exercise, play, and companionship are key; I tailor activities to each pet's energy level and ensure they receive plenty of affection. Observant of their health and behavior, I'm prepared for emergencies, respecting the owner's home and maintaining cleanliness. My approach combines love, attentiveness, and ongoing education in pet care best practices, ensuring pets are well-cared for, happy, and thriving. I walk to local parks with my pup Chico who is a deaf/mute 14 lbs dachshund. I have an area by my home that is grassy and planted with large trees for extra shade when needed.

“Suko was very well taken care of during the winter storm while we went on vacation! Val sent pictures and updates daily, leaving us confident Suko was in good hands. He was a super happy pup when we returned, thanks for taking such good care of him!”

“Pynkston really enjoyed his time! I was thrilled with the many updates! Apurva even gave me ideas for additional food items to add the Pynkston’s meals (I cook his meals) to get him to eat! Pynkston loved playing with Mowgli!”

“Our anxious girl Sophie stayed with Desi and Marilyn for a week. She was so well taken care of and got to socialize with lots of friendly dogs without it being too overwhelming for her. One of the best perks is that Desi and Marilyn already have pretty much everything your dog needs. This was a huge timesaver for me when I had to pack up my human family for vacation. It also meant less stress for Sophie because she didn't see her things being packed up.”

“Our pup had a good, relaxing stay and that was in no small part due to Estefania’s attentiveness, knowledge and caring for dogs. Starbuck can’t wait to visit again!”

“Lesly took care of our dog for few days. She is amazing and love and took care of our baby like her. We are very happy and blessed of having Lesly took care of Leo. Thanks a million times.”

“It was Oscar's first visit and Manuel was very communicative. He kept me up to date on hiw Oscar was adjusting and met me curbside for pick up! Thanks!”

“Funda was excellent, we had requested her to take care of Goofy pretty last minute and she took him without any hesitation. Very friendly with us and our Goofy, gentle and loving. Goofy was so at ease with her, even we were comfortable leaving him in her care. She was also very proactive in sending us pictures and video updates of goofy.”

“Amal was perfect with my babies! My dogs ran straight to her and were so excited. She sent a video of my dogs during their stay. Overall, great experience ! I will be using Amal for future care of my dogs!”

“We are so happy we found Kathy and Ben on Rover. They took such good care of Teddy, and he was very comfortable with them. He can be a little anxious because he is home with us most of the time, but took to them right away. They took him for many walks which he loved. They are such nice people and were so calm and sweet with Teddy! We would definitely love to have them take care of Teddy again. Thanks so much Kathy and Ben!”

“She’s been the best dog sitter we’ve ever had. My Dog Stella absolutely loves her. She treats her with such loving care and my dog is always excited to see her. Anyela is a very professional and respectful dog sitter. If you’re considering hiring her I absolutely encourage you to do so.”

“James was diligent with sending updates and pictures. He was very accommodating and attentive to my pets needs. His yard is not fully fenced in. Great dog sitter”

“Laura watched our Honey while we were away & we couldn’t have been happier. She sent us updates, pictures, & videos throughout the entire stay! Our girl came home exhausted & we could tell that Hobey had the best time ever! We will definitely use Laura again & would highly recommend her to anyone who wants an awesome dog sitter!”