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Mark D.

Bluemont, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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We'll make room on the couch.

Pet care experience

Dreamcatcher Farm was built for horses, but we've remade it for dogs: ten acres of woods and two acres of running space separated into five interconnected paddocks on the western slope of the Blue Ridge. We're a certified foster home for the Pointer Rescue Organization, and we're the adoptive parents of two pointers who came to us as fosters, though they both believe they were born here. In good weather, our boys (Charlie and Ollie) spend a lot of time outside running or sunbathing on the deck. When we’re gone, they retire to their indoor/outdoor castle (they don’t like the word kennel), where they also have access to fresh air, sunshine, and a good view of local deer and birds. We live in a ranch-style log home with two wood stoves, which our boys favor for the ambience. Charles and Oliver love new friends, so bring your dogs on over. We'll make room on the couch for them.

Reviews

Gabriel A.
Dog Boarding • Aug 18, 2014
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So good that my dog didn't want to leave! Amazing setup, great communication, just overall peace of mind! Will definitely use again.

Alice S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 10, 2014
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Tristan really enjoyed his stay at Mark's! He seemed very comfortable and content when I picked him up. I will definitely be a returning customer in the future.

Gail D.
Dog Boarding • Mar 25, 2014
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Sandy had such a good time with Mark and Janet and their dogs, Charlie and Ollie! They have such a wonderful home and yard for a dog vacation. Sandy got a lot of exercise playing with other dogs and now she is pooped!

Amanda C.
Dog Boarding • Mar 19, 2014
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Having never left our pup anywhere but his "grandparents house" before, I was a little nervous leaving him last weekend. I had absolutely nothing to worry about though! Rocco had a great time running and playing with Mark and his pups and when he was tired from all the running he had a comfy, warm place to rest. I can't say enough nice things about Mark, Janet, Ollie and Charlie. I really felt like they cared for my baby like he was one of their own :)

About Mark D.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Why I love dog sitting I've had a dog in my house for the better part of 55 years -- dachshunds, shelties, Golden Retrievers, a Great Dane, labs, and pointers.

Home

Lives in a house
Has 2 dogs

Information Mark D. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if your dog likes hanging out with other dogs or prefers his privacy. We can accommodate any personality, except aggressive types. We also need verification that your dog is up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks We let dogs run in our paddocks, and we do leashed walking on the gravel roads and through the woods where we live. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Our dogs sleep in our bed. Well-trained guest dogs may sleep on the love seat or a poof in our bedroom. We also have crates and dog beds available in secure spaces for dogs who need containment. Time I'll spend with your dog You dog will be in human company for at least 6 hours a day.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Mark can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

About this sitter: I run the CSA program at a large sustainable farm,and I write about Washington theater. Janet, who goes by the honorific Daisy's Mom, teaches English and spends a lot of time conversing with our dogs.

About Mark D.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Why I love dog sitting I've had a dog in my house for the better part of 55 years -- dachshunds, shelties, Golden Retrievers, a Great Dane, labs, and pointers.

Home

Lives in a house
Has 2 dogs

Information Mark D. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if your dog likes hanging out with other dogs or prefers his privacy. We can accommodate any personality, except aggressive types. We also need verification that your dog is up to date on shots and flea/tick preventative.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks We let dogs run in our paddocks, and we do leashed walking on the gravel roads and through the woods where we live. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Our dogs sleep in our bed. Well-trained guest dogs may sleep on the love seat or a poof in our bedroom. We also have crates and dog beds available in secure spaces for dogs who need containment. Time I'll spend with your dog You dog will be in human company for at least 6 hours a day.

Location

Bluemont, VA

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Mark D.

Bluemont, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews