Dog Sitting in Olympic Valley

Luke has been our trusty dog-sitter for over a year now, and we recently hired him to be our dog concierge to bring her to our wedding. We were nervous to bring her, she loves water and always jumps in, and our venue was right next to a very tempting lake. Muddy paws on the wedding dress would have been a big no-no. Luke made sure to exercise her before, and did a great job to handle her, temper her excitement, and stop her from doing any wedding dress damage. It all went very smoothly, Luke did a great job making everything seamless, and we got to have Ropi be a part of our special day for some photos. Thank you Luke!

I had a fantastic experience with Luke who took care of my dog for two nights while we were visiting Tahoe from LA! He did an exceptional job caring for my reactive dog, providing him with engaging walks and ensuring he was well looked after. I was particularly impressed by Luke’s attention to detail when I first reached out and during the intake. The frequent updates and pictures he sent kept me reassured throughout my time away and his extensive experience with dogs was evident - I felt completely confident with my dog in his care. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a reliable and attentive dog sitter! (See a pic of my dog from his stay with Luke attached!)

I own a 100 pound german shepherd/malinois mix named Reba. She’s a very nervous doggie and not used to being walked on a leash but loves the outdoors. Luke’s daycare setup was perfect for her! She got HOURS of walking time outside (which I got live updates about via photos and Strava) —helping her overcome her anxiety with walking on leashes, in town, and with other dogs. She got so much attention and was absolutely pooped by the time I came to pick her up at the end of the day. Luke was great at communicating with me his thoughts about ways I could make Reba less anxious for walks, and helped me feel more empowered about meeting Reba’s needs. He was also kind enough to gift me some treats, which Reba absolutely LOVES!!!! She’s a high energy, brain-y type of dog who can gnaw through a kong in 5 minutes, but the treats he introduced me to kept her completely satisfied and occupied for about 20 minutes before she would pass out cold (NEVER BEFORE SEEN!!!). I highly recommend him for daycare and training! Thanks again, Luke!

Prior to getting a dog, I’ve known Luke for a few years and have seen the amount of time he’s invested into making his business the best it could be, so when we finally got a dog, it was a no brainer to reach out to him for help! Our dog was very reactive and also had separation anxiety. Within our first session with Luke, we noticed a huge change in our dog’s behavior for the better that carried over to when we walked him alone. What used to be a stress every time we walked out the door suddenly became much more enjoyable, and we started to welcome walking past people and other dogs as it allowed us to put the techniques we learned into practice. The separation anxiety has also subsided. We used to be unable to leave our dog for more than 10 min but with Luke’s guidance, we’re now able to leave him for hours. On top of Luke’s knowledge, you can also tell he really cares about the people and dogs he works with. We had a great experience working with him. Even over the phone, he was able to communicate techniques and offer us a lot of help. I would definitely recommend his service to anyone that has a dog in need of training! Even if your dog is well behaved, just the insights he is able to give you about your dog’s behavior is well worth it in helping you better understand your pet. Thanks again Luke!

Luke was Amazing!!! Not only was he communicative, he was very knowledgeable about dogs and dogs behaviors. Our dog is very anxious and stressed at times, but with Luke he fit right in and was calm. We definitely will be using Luke again not only for sitting but dog training as well. Thank you again! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Luke did an amazing job making sure our boy was safe and cared for, we got lots of updates and pictures and we felt like he was in good hands

Luke is a reliable and professional dog trainer and offers lodging as well.

I Can’t say enough about how great Nancy was with Cora. This was the first time leaving Cora alone with a pet/ house sitter and we were hesitant But Nancy’s warmth and love of animals was apparent from our first meeting. She house sat for a week at Christmas time and Nancy kept us in the loop about how Cora was doing and even sent us photos and even a video. She was a happy girl!! What a great feeling not to stress and worry about your pet while on vacation. I know Nancy spoiled her, cause Cora just loves her!! I have already asked Nancy to come back in June to house/ pet sit for us again. Do not hesitant in asking her to look after your pets. Nancy was totally professional, looked after our home and kept our Cora very happy. I rate Nancy service as an A+++++++! Totally amazing, and truly grateful! Thank you Nancy! Forever a customer!! Dawn & Jim G

We write to recommend Nancy Brandt and Secure Home And Pet Care as a house and pet sitter. We recently had occasion to hire Nancy to care for our home and two cats for about two weeks. This was the first time we had let our cats stay at home in the care of a pet sitter and we were quite nervous. Simply put Nancy was amazing and exceeded our expectations. She was genuine, conscientious, caring, responsible, and dependable. She truly spent time with our independent cats (they told us!) and was very respectful of our home. She regularly sent pictures of our fur babies which was very comforting when we were away so far for so long. It was important to us not to shelter or cage our cats and we were very pleased that their experience with Nancy went so well. Our house was cleaner than when we left it on our return, and it was obvious the cats had bonded with her when she visited us afterward to return our keys. We cannot recommend Nancy Brandt and Secure Home And Pet Care more!

Thank you so much for caring for my dogs, horses, goats and staying at the ranch for the week. All my babies were so happy and content when I got back home. I know it’s tough caring for senior animals with special needs and I’m so grateful to have you. 100% happy and would strongly recommend to anyone. I consider all my animals my babies and I’m soooo happy to have you treat them as I do ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nancy not only took wonderful care of our home but more importantly cared for our little dog like he was her own. He suffers separation anxiety and Nancy ensured he was never left alone for any long periods of time. He was well exercised every day and even bathed for our return. I recommend Nancy and would definitely use her again.

We have used Nancy to stay at our home while on vacation. She has made us feel very secure with leaving our family home in her hands. We enjoy coming home not having to worry about dead plants or having to go to the grocery store.Nancy will grab the necessary little things such as, milk, eggs, bread or other things you need after returning back from a long trip away. She has always left the house very polished. We love having Nancy watch our family home. I highly suggest using Nancy!

Nancy always does a fantastic job taking care of our two pups and our home. We live up in the Riviera and she always takes care of our home with care and respect. One of our dogs has some behavior issues, and she always does a great job of keeping him occupied and happy. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and professional house sitter!

Nancy Brandt has been a close friend for 20 years. She has been taking care of other people's home and pets for quite some time. She treats any home she house sits for like it's her own. She loves animals of all kinds. I know she will care for the animals as well as your home with the greatest respect and love.

Nancy was great, she was professional and caring and we felt really good about leaving our cat. She also sent us pictures of our cat which was reassuring. Excellent pet care! We’re so happy we found her😀 …

Thank you for caring for my 4 legged babies. It’s so important to me that my pets are home and comfortable in their daily routine and I don’t have to remove them from their surroundings. When I travel for work I tell them Auntie Nancy is coming to play for a few days. They love your attention and are so calm when I return home. You’re a blessing ♥️

Nancy and Secure Home and Pet are highly recommended! Daily pics, lots of updates, and keeps the house very tidy! Thanks Nancy

I am heartbroken to write this review after what was, sadly, our most recent experience at The Kennels. My dog has stayed here multiple times before, with no complaints, and I've always loved the staff. However, this time was a completely different story. Upon picking up my dog, I was horrified to find that he was covered in urine. His entire legs were yellow, and his belly was soaked. When I asked what happened, I was told he had run through a puddle of urine. But this doesn't explain the extent of the mess. I was also informed that they had to bathe him mid-stay, but no explanation was given as to whether it was due to him being filthy with urine and feces. My dog has sensitive skin, so a call to me about the situation would have been appreciated, especially given the condition he was in. I was also told that he wasn't eating, which I've heard happens occasionally, but instead of calling me for advice, they decided to double-feed him at night. I can't help but wonder, were they even feeding him properly in the morning. And to top it off, I was told that he had been placed in the wrong kennel at first, and he was sleeping on a wooden crate. This raises further concerns about the level of care he received. When I called to voice my concerns, I was surprised to learn that the ownership had changed and that the new owner was not available due to his age. This left me feeling even more unsettled about the lack of accountability and care. Given the treatment my dog received this time, I will never return to The Kennels. To be honest, I feel that what happened to him could be described as neglectful, and I truly believe it's a form of dog abuse. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve the care they provide to future pets. Response to owners' message: Thank you for your response, but I want to clarify that the point of my message was not to argue over who’s in charge, but simply to reference who I knew from our previous stay. That said, I feel like there are a lot of excuses being made here. First, it wasn’t raining while we were gone, so I don’t understand why my dog was wet. Of course, I understand you need to take him outside for bathroom breaks, but I don’t think he should have been left outside for extended periods. Do your outdoor kennels hold water, or was there another reason for him to be wet? As for his feeding, the schedule was not normal. He was only fed at night, and he received a double portion, which upset his stomach. This wasn’t the routine we discussed, and it caused an issue. Lastly, I don’t need to bring him back for another bath. I had to bathe him again when we got home because he was soaked in urine, not because he was dirty. I just wanted to address these points and make sure we’re on the same page. Thank you.

We’ve taken our Charlie to the Kennels for years and have always been happy with how well she’s taken care of. Cindi and the rest of the staff are so good to her and give her lots of love and attention.

CoCo and I were pleased with her recent stay and plan to use The Kennels for a future stay. Cindy (who has been there and is familiar with our prior pets) was very helpful in setting us up with a daytime visit prior to her longer stay, and made CoCo feel very welcome. Keep up the good work!

We take our 14 year old cockapoo “Hilo” to The Kennels, we have been using their services for 6 years now. We highly recommend them. The visits are safe, clean and we know our loved one is given the best of compassion and kindness. If he could talk he would be very appreciative of The Kennels staff and accommodations as my husband and I are.

Our pup has been so happy here! They offer some cute features like individual outdoor patios for the dogs, temp-controlled rooms, and individual playtime. Will definitely use them again!

Community-oriented, family-run business that will care for your pets like their own! No one better!

Great groomer. My little pooch never comes back stressed as at other groomers, and her yorkie face looks perfect.

We've been bringing our two dogs there since they were puppies and they treated them like family until the very end. The last of the two just passed at 13, but they did everything they could to make his experience comfortable and welcoming, despite the burdens and obligations that came with his old age. They have been wonderful for our family.

I’m seeing a trend of people saying that their pets smelled really bad when they picked them up from care. This was indeed our case when we recently picked our dog up. In addition to smelling like pee, she had a mark on her chest signaling she had been perhaps sleeping on the floor? Covid restrictions prevent us from verifying any of the conditions where the dogs sleep; at the moment though, all signs point towards inadequate and substandard care. Quite disappointing.

I wanted so badly to love this place and tried to give it second and third chances unfortunately i will never bring my dog here again. The first time we used this kennel they fed my dog HALF the amount i asked them to, but it was her first time there so I figured it was an honest mistake and tried again the second time my dog smelled like she had been laying in pee for 3 days when i picked her up. And this final time the woman at the desk told me that my dog wouldnt eat on the first night and spilled her food over. Then said she ate fine the next 2 nights. Well when she gave me back the food bag, which i specifically only gave them as much as they would need plus one extra scoop (she eats 4 scoops a day) the bag was still more than half way full! There is no way they fed her the amount that I asked them to. I wish this wasnt the case as they are the closest kennel to me and a good price but i will have to find somewhere else to take my dog in the future :(

My dog likes staying here. I feel they are kind to animals. The issue I have and the reason we won't be coming back is that I travel frequently for work and my dates often change. They require a night deposit and you do not get that back …

I worked here as a teen. Years later when I needed to board my new puppy for 3 days I knew exactly where to go. Service was excellent. I even treated my girl to a spa day on her last day and couldn't be more satisfied. This is my go-to kennel for life.

My dogs have always been family members, so I've relied on trusted friends or relatives to care for them when I travel without them. Unusual circumstances led to putting our dog in a kennel for the first time. All indications are that Empire Kennels took excellent care of our beloved pooch.

Wonderful kennel...wonderful people. They have taken excellent care of my dogs and cats for 23 years now. I can't imagine leaving my dog any place else.

This was our pup's first time at a kennel but he LOVED it! Such nice staff who left me feeling very comfortable leaving our little guy there; he got a good mix of activity and looked almost disappointed when we picked him up. I'd definitely recommend Empire for your go-to dog/cat kennel.

Employees are super friendly. They Listened to my needs of my pets. Very informative. Kennels were clean and every animal seemed happy and well cared for. Day care was a great experience and cost friendly. They have over night care as well.

I have been using Empire Kennels for several years and they have been great! It is the only kennel that my dog has been happy to go to. Very friendly, great with the dogs, and reasonable rates. I highly recommend them. The other review appears to be a personal issue and bears no reflection on the business.

Clean facility, professional and very helpful staff. I love getting the video updates of my pup while I’m away! Only place in town I trust for overnight care aside from family. The grooming is great too :)

I have been a kennel tech my entire working life, after touring every kennel in the local vicinity this was the one and only that I feel comfortable with. Sure enough we had an amazing experience here, I highly recommend it for cats and dogs, wonderful staff, wonderful service, Happy pets!!!!!!!

This past year we boarded our dogs over 4th of July, incredible care. They’ve been unhappy in the past, this time came home happy and excited. Plan to be there for upcoming travel.

My dog Charlie loves going to Pawsitive Pals. His butt wiggles and his tail wags on the car ride there! He can’t wait to see his friends. Lauren and her crew go out of their way to keep my dog entertained and exercised. Lauren is a fantastic trainer. She has helped Charlie with a couple issues. I have no doubt that they will take care of Charlie and keep him safe. I highly recommend Pawsitive Pals for your dog’s happiness!

If I could give 10 stars I would. My fur babies are full time at pawsitive pals, this is their home away from home. They are always excited to pay with friends and I know Lauren and her staff truly love and care for them. They even get groomed weekly! What a truly special heart beat in our community. We love it here 🐾 …

Lauren, Adam and the team at Pawsitive Pals are absolutely amazing! Their dedication to doing the best they can with every dog, In every position, with any issues, goes above and beyond! The love they show for the animals makes me trust them wholly with my Buster! They train with kindness and consistency. I appreciate all the advice and guidance I am given for raising my new Young pit mix. Every day I get tips on how to improve myself and become a better pet owner. I couldn’t ask for better than the Pawsitive Pals team!!

My lab loves Paws’itive Pals daytime socialization class. She gets to play with lots of other dogs and comes home tired every time. I love Lauren’s attitude to correcting dog behavior and that she checks on all her clients to find out specific problems or concerns and makes suggestions for correcting them.

My dog Jambi (80 lb German Shepherd mix) is beginning his third year as a Pal Pack member at Paws'itive Pals. I'm so grateful for Lauren and the crew who give so much attention, care and love to creating a safe, engaging, enriching space for doggos to learn and play together. Jambi is a regular (3x/week) at Daytime Socialization and every day he is excited to go to "school" with his friends. He always comes home a good and tired boy, and I always trust he is well taken care of!

Lauren and her staff are wonderful with the dogs, and her staff are very well trained in her principles and methods of how to train & treat dogs. They use positive reinforcement techniques when training the dogs AND their owners. They also encourage the use of Gentle Leaders instead of typical collars or harnesses, as the leader does not allow for pulling. After my dog became used to the leader, she became a delight dog to walk rather than a constant battle to keep her from pulling. I highly recommend Lauren, her staff, and her business.

Lauren was so amazing with my dog that she went from a dog I was ready to re-home to the best dog I’ve ever had! She is amazing with all dogs. And the PalPack dog day camp is the best when your dog needs to run and play with the pack!

Always happy dogs! Excellent handlers, beautiful property! Lauren is 100% the best dog trainer in all of Northern California! Honest and very articulate with the dogs and her style of training. She understands dogs to a T. I couldn't ask for a better person to handle difficult behaviors she is able to predict what is going to happen before she even sees the dog in action. I will stand by her always

Lauren is magic with dogs. We have used PAWS'itive Pals' services for training and boarding. In her training classes, Lauren taught us the skills we needed to handle our dogs at home and in the community. Her guidance was invaluable. We now have two dogs who can be obedient and happy in almost any scenario. For dogs that are boarded, Lauren posts daily pictures and videos to the business's FB page. Knowing our dogs are safe and having the time of their lives really does make it easier to leave. If you love your dogs and think it's important someone goes the extra mile for their well-being, this is the business for you. We highly recommend PAWS'itive Pals.

Lauren and her team are so passionate about what they do. Creating harmony between dogs and their owners in the best interest of the dog. Addressing and correcting behavior issues with a positive approach. 👍👍 …

Jenny took great care of our senior Jackapoo and Ellie provided the best grooming experience ever. The place is spacious and clean - a slice of dog heaven.

Awesome people. Great facility.

My dogs were happy to see me after 2 weeks however from their reaction it was a fun stay. We are very comfortable leaving our dogs with them.

Great place to board. easy drop off and pick up ..

Great people and beautiful facility

Thank you for the 5-star rating, Linda! We're glad to know you had a great experience with us.

Thank you Monica, we sure love caring for Cocoa🐶🐾💙 …

Thank you for the 5-stars! What did you like the best?

Hey Fred, thank you for the 5-stars!

Had surgery at hospital and took our little jack russell, Antron, to play at boo boo's. He had a ball. The staff was so wonderful. They obviously love their furry friends. We will definitely come back when we visit Carson City next time. We will tell all our family and friends.

My dogs love going to Booboo's Buddies. The place is very nice and clean. I can see my dogs on the cameras. The employees very nice, friendly and helpful. Will bring my dogs there again this Xmas. Thank you for taking a good care of my furrkids. Bless u!

The Girls are awesome. They take great care of my Dog . Cinder loves going for Day care.

I can't praise Boo Boo's daycare anymore! They are fantastic! We were on a quick trip from Oregon to Nevada, and realized that are dog accommodations when plans we're going to fall through. That's when boo-boos daycare stepped in offered to keep their doors open until we arrived well after there closing time. My dog is not only looks happy on their webcams but they returned to us exhausted! My Great Dane even refused to jump back in the car. Their prices forcare are Beyond reasonable, we pay just about three times this in Oregon. We've noticed that without charging us they trimmed one of our puppies nails. It was just about 4 months past due and babies daycare I can't thank you enough. We will definitely use you again when was is it. I also shared your information with my mom who just built to house in Carson just about a stone's throw away from your office. With much gratitude, and a good appreciated rest from our Mongols I thank you.

My sheepadoodle and I drove from TX, almost 30 hours. He was in need of some play time. The staff was WONDERFUL! Every time I checked the cameras, he was so happy and content. Thank you for his great and much needed break from the truck!

They took care of my dog Odin for a couple days. Great service. Love the camera option they have. Super friendly!!!

We were visiting Carson City and Virginia City for a couple days so took our young Kelpie mix to doggy day care. She had a wonderful time romping and playing! We were very happy with their service!!

These people really care about dogs, they also appeared to care about the owners. Extremely professional outfit my dog had a wonderful overnight slumber party. I couldn't recommended this place any higher. The customer service was excellent and very reasonable rates. 10 out if 10 in my book.

There are some outright lies posted on Yelp and here in the reviews about this place. Ex-employees with a grudge because they were not good enough to work there are seeding nothing but completely false info. I've used BooBoo's for over a year exclusively multiple times a week for my dog. I have seen all the facility including back-of-the-house and play areas, I watch the live camera feed, and I have met every employee. I wouldn't trust anyone else to take the level of professional care that they do. They work with dogs individually if they need additional help socializing, they recently rehomed a beautiful dog whose owner abandoned her there. They did additional training with her and cared for her all at their own cost. They weren't going to just take the dog to the shelter. I've known more than one shelter in the N. NV area what will simply surrender the dog to a shelter instead of truly wanting to care for the dog. They are some of the most loving and professional people I've met in my pet-owning life. My dog will continue to go here regularly because they're the only ones I would trust to take care of something that is more important to me than any person. Unless you have the actual facts, which Taylor Burke did not bother to gather, or unless you actually do business with them, you need to keep your half-witted comments to yourself. All you pet owners who can't seem to understand your responsibility for keeping your pet well outside of your home to include knowing your breed's weaknesses and keeping your dog properly vaccinated and trained, you don't deserve your dog. You're simply part of the fundamental problem in the world... lack of personal responsibility and honesty.

The staff has always had great customer services and they love my pitty. My dog always comes home happy and is happy to go. I have a 80 lb AmStaff and these can be difficult dogs, but the staff loves my dog and hes happy to go see his friends and get his exercise!