Pet Sitters in Big Lake

My husband and I are military and leave our dog here when we travel out of state for 2 weeks for vacation. I hate leaving our dog in boarding but he LOVES it. Our dog cries every time he leaves haha! They send us updates through text as well as pictures which keeps my mind at ease. AND they even take the most adorable holiday photos. And our dog always smells so good when we pick him up and always has a cute bandana on every time! Can’t say enough good things about this place we travel an hour just to bring our dog here!

Lakeside pet retreat is a top of the line boarding/ day care facility. The staff here are very friendly, knowledgeable and also long term employees! They send photos of your dogs nearly every other day, and are always willing to provide helpful feedback if needed! Thank you Lakeside for the wonderful care you provide🙂 …

My dog LOVES this doggie day care...she goes once a week and comes home tired out from all the playtime with her friends. The staff is friendly and very pleasant.

1324 Spring Dr right off Parks Hiway close to mile 49.The Resort has been there for 8yrs.Nice place! Big yard all fenced for yourfur babies to stretch their legs and dig in the dirt. I looked at some pictures Of the inside,super clean,looks like they get private rooms, with twin bed's all made up and waiting for the next clients. . It's been rated a 4.9 ⭐ I'd take my pet there,I Wonder if they take Bearded dragon

Absolutely love this place. My husband and I were hesitant to board our dogs anywhere because our dogs were used to a pet sitter at our house. The people here are fantastic, they took excellent care of our dogs, and our dogs seemed to be very happy during their stay. We have now used them twice and our dogs are scheduled for another stay in the coming months. We highly recommend them and wont take our dogs anywhere else.

Our 2 dogs spent almost a week at Lakeside. They came home happy and healthy. I loved the pictures we received while our dogs were there. The communication and scheduling we super easy and all the staff was very nice. Would definitely send my dogs there again if necessary

I've been using Lakeside for years & my dog loves this place! She wags her tail as she eagerly runs to the gate to go in. She stayed 1 1/2 months this time & I could see her smiling in the photos they sent throughout the weeks. I was stress-free knowing that she was happy & in good hands.

Today will be my pups first day at Lakeside Pet Retreat. So far I'm scoring them five stars for their enthusiasm, attention to detail, and absolutely beautiful facility. I'm excited to see what my pup thinks!

We used Lakeside Pet Retreat for the first time this past weekend. We have an elderly dog who had never spent nights away at a boarding facility. We are so thankful we found this place, it was on the way for us, as we were heading from the Valley to Denali National Park. When I walked in, I felt comforted because the facility smelled wonderful, was incredibly welcoming and squeaky-clean. Upon check-in, we were shown a “mock“ room similar to where our girl would be spending two nights. Before her stay began, I had a few questions which were answered compassionately and patiently. They even provided us a photo of her stay while we were away. When we picked her up, she was wearing the most adorable popsicle bandana. As she has gotten older, we have changed up her food routine and make her ground beef which is mixed in with her regular food. We provided the beef and her regular food, and Lakeside ensured she received both during feeding times. Our dog also does not get along well with others. We were given the option of allowing her to stay by herself, with her own private patio to do her business. Quite frankly, I was amazed at the price we paid, more than reasonable. Thank you so much Lakeside Pet Retreat, we are pleased to have found you and thank you for taking such good care of our fur baby.

This was my baby's first time being boarded and away from me, for 8 days total. I had so much anxiety and searched high and low. I gambled on Lakeside Pet Retreat and was rewarded with my decision. The staff upon arrival was diligent with their questions about Brooklyn (my dog) and my concerns over her being old (14) and wanting to be alone. She had her own room with a private patio to go potty in and they even let her have the yard to herself to play. They sent multiple pics every day which was so appreciated and made me feel like my girl was safe and in a healthy environment. 10/10 approve and recommend

We found A Happy Dog after trying a different boarding place first when trying to find one that worked for our super social lab. The first one was alright, but there wasn't any dog interaction. A Happy Dog has been MILES better in every way, and our first visit immediately put us all at ease. Everyone we've interacted with has been super helpful, accommodating, and shown true love and excitement for our boy. He gets SO excited when we drop him off, and he comes back so happy and worn out 😂 it's so reassuring when I call to see about boarding space and the second I mention my dogs name, I hear the girl on the line go "oh Argos!!! Yes!!! We love him!!". Edited to add a photo of him being so tired and calm after playing all day that he won't even touch the new toy I bought him!

My dog has been coming here for the last few months and I cannot say enough good things about the staff here. They do such a good job taking care of her. She is so excited to go hang out with her friends whenever I drop her off, and I know she is safe and supervised playing with dogs her own size. She gets loads of outside time and absolutely adores the staff. Again, I can't say enough good things about this place

My dog is a sweet, gentle soul, but Happy Dog Day Camp wouldn't even allow us to schedule a behavior test (which my dog has always passed) because he's a Staffy. It's one of the most misunderstood breeds that faces widespread misjudgment, and this institution upholds and supports those stereotypes. For a dog daycare business, behavior/temperament should be the primary consideration, not breed. Focusing on behavior, rather than breed, creates a safer, more enjoyable daycare environment. This approach also helps reduce breed discrimination, which this business is actively supporting. It makes me question their knowledge and expertise in this field.

This is my dog waiting patiently to go to daycare. She loves it there, and I enjoy dropping her off because I can see how excited she gets as we pull into the parking lot. I have been going there for several years and I am pleased with the services I have received. My dog also does overnight boarding and this allows me peace of mind because I know she is well taken care of and I don't have to worry about her while I'm away!

I recommend this place to everyone. My dogs are so well taken care of here. Even when I pull up in the parking lot, my dogs know where we are and they start jumping up and down with excitement. They don't even want to come home when I pick them up. The staff is fantastic and keeps all the dogs safe and entertained. Thank you Happy Dog!

Our dog absolutely loves boarding with A Happy Dog Day Camp and Boarding. Flexible hours for drop off and pickup and reliable communication makes it an easy process.

All the staff is amazing! My dog loves going here to play. Their rates are great. The place is very clean and homey feeling, and everyone treats my dog as if she were their own💚 …

They offer unbelievable rates and service. The staff has worked so patiently with our Sadie every weekday for nearly two years now and we count ourselves very lucky to be customers. Can't say enough about the care and attention they provide even on the busiest of days. Great place, great employees

So far so great. I have an activity tracker on my dog and it shows he gets tons of active hours during the day. He gets home tired out. When I take him to dog park, he knows a lot better of how to play with other dogs after going to the day care. So far, my goals of letting him get good exercise, learn better social skill has all been achieved. The price is very reasonable as well. I plan to let him spend couple days a week regularly.

We've been taking our pup here for a little less than a year and she loves it! She gets super excited in the morning when we drop her off and pick her up in the evening. We love the friendly staff, reasonable prices, and convenient location. We also love the cute paw print artwork :) 10/10 would recommend!

Tim and Julie are amazing people. They are so good with my dog. I would recommend them to anyone who needs a safe and caring place for their dog during the day or overnight.

The entire staff here is great with your pet. We boarded our dog and they were so knowledgeable and kind. I am very particular when it comes to boarding my dog and we love this place, they don't just put your dog in a kennel, they let them run around and play with each other. We will definitely be using them again!

Home Away From Home is a wonderful, professional facility. Julie, Tim, Heather, and the rest of the crew have designed the daycare and boarding so that it is in the dog's best interest. After trying a few facilities in Anchorage, we decided that driving the extra distance to HAFM was worth it for our comfort levels. We will definitely be coming back and hope to be long-time customers!

Best pet boarding I've found in the area. Their prices are relatively high, but it reflects on the care of your pets. They legitimately care about the animals they care for. My dog gets excited every time we pull up.

Our little guy Rocco loves it here and the owners and staff are wonderful! I’m so happy we found Home Away from Home. It’s comforting knowing our doggies are being well taken care of when we are away.

Only place I trust to take care of our lab. Lots of dogs interacting yet no barking, visits helped socialize our dog so that when she meets another dog on a trail she now ignores them and goes on by.

Fantastic people who take great care of our dog. Can't ask for better. Highly trained, locally owned, personalized service, & they're making great strides in making the place better.

Great place. They take care of your pup just like they were at home. Our dog loves out there.

They gave excellent care to our dogs while away for a few days and they also have a very nice doggy day care..

An amazing place, I am sure my pup loves going here and spending time. I will continue to use them!

We have a Samoyed who is equal parts rambunctious and anxious, so we did a lot of research before taking her anywhere. Lake Otis VCA actually recommended this place to us. We took Kuma to the temperment test, and even though we were nervous, she was perfectly happy to leave us and meet new friends. When we got her back a few hours later, she was tired out! She's got long, fluffy, white fur, and her coat wasn't any worse for the wear! We took her back a few weeks later for her first full day away, and she did great. She was asleep in the back seat before we left the parking lot. The owner definitely puts her best foot forward and runs a clean shop. The play rooms are bigger than some of the other places in town we checked out. Every time we drive by there, someone is outside with the dogs, just playing with and cuddling the dogs. I'm really glad this place was recommended, and it's a great way to get all the puppy energy out!

They take such good care of my little Doxie. They are the kindest and nicest group of people! Our dog loves going there. We really appreciate them! Clean and nice area for the doggies. Plus, you get an adorable daily report card!

Our dogs love going to Barking Lot Doggie Daycare! One of our boys, Flash, has been trained to respond to leash pressure (no pulling, yay!) but BOY does that training go out the window once he realizes where he’s at! He absolutely loves doggie daycare and my old man Max really enjoys the company as well as basking in the sunshine. Max is very attached to me (I’ve had him since he was 10 months old and he does not like being away from me for long), but he doesn’t even acknowledge my existence once we get to the front counter LOLOL if that doesn’t say something then idk what will 😆 I was also told that Max nose boops dogs he wants to play with? That’s attention to detail right there ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn’t even know Max did that ❤️ I also absolutely love getting the “report card” complete with pictures and who they played with during their time there.

Katie and her team are sooo lovely! We were very lucky to find this place for boarding and daycare while we were visiting the anchorage area for a few weeks. Our pup loved his time here and the team. They were great communicators and I so love the "bark report" they send you with pictures of your dog and a summary of their day. Wish we lived closer so he could come here all the time :) Thank you so much for loving my pup like your own guys!

I am very protective and specific on who cares for my dog and I’m so happy I found the barking lot! I’ve had great interactions with every worker, they’re always happy to see my pup, who is always happy to see them. Typically a separation anxiety, clingy dog, just trots right in tail wagging happy as can be. They are a bit pricey, but I think you get what you pay for. They do a report card at the end of each day with pictures, videos and description of what your pup did.

Katie and her team are life savers and excellent caretakers. My pup is usually very shy but they make him feel comfortable even with other dogs (he is usually a bit fearful). They always send me updates on how my baby boy is doing and a daily photo showing his goofy antics! Katie’s team even helped me out when my pup ran out of food due to a missed flight by grabbing his specific food brand! My dog usually suffers from separation anxiety but I can tell he enjoys his stays here! You can’t go wrong with this doggie daycare and I can’t say enough good things!!

Incredible!! Great facility and super friendly staff. Doggy fun for all breeds. Full disclosure: I am a Canine Hospitality Professional here at The Barking Lot every Saturday and Sunday since about June of this year. I love working here because the owners focus on the dog's well being before anything else! Positive reinforcement and absolutely the best treatment and loving care for all our wonderful dogs. I'm always proud to say that I work here. The Barking Lot team truly strives to be the best at providing a safe, healthy and fun place for dog daycare and boarding, and I'd bring my little girl (timid Husky) here any time. Like a lot of you, I won't leave my girl with just anybody! I hope to meet you and the 'kids' soon.

My fur baby absolutely loves going to the Barking Lot which is the most important to me. The facilities are always clean and staff are always super friendly.

Excellent care and activities for my pup. He gets so excited as we walk up to the front door. The facility is always spotless and I love that they have multiple rooms and play areas for different energy levels and sizes of dogs. Robin is super friendly as is the entire staff. I won't take my dog anywhere else! He always comes home exhausted from play and they are receptive to our training needs when I tell them any problems we are working through. We sure will miss them when we move away!

These are the most thoughtful, considerate, and allover wonderful people. My dog absolutely loves going here! She is always happy to go in and is practically levitating to come meet me when I pick her up. 15 minutes later she sleeps for hours. Easy and fast drop offs, equally easy pickups. Happy pup, happy me. I only wish they had more days available for her!

Never had an issue. Used them several times. Dogs always seem well taken care of. No issues asking to give dogs their meds/supplements.

My one year old dog spent six weeks with Trish for obedience training this past fall. Prior to my dog meeting with Trish, he was very defiant and unskilled. Trish has a no nonsense approach to training dogs, and she holds copious amounts of knowledge on dogs behaviors and exactly how to handle various challenging situations. I went to visit my dog a few times and Trish worked with us both when I was up there so that I could experience where he was in his training, and how to continue the training myself once I took him home. I would highly recommend Trish for obedience training!

Our two dogs, Piper and Otter, have previously been kenneled at Howl-A-Day-Inn and we have always come back to happy healthy dogs. After finding out that Trish also trains dogs we were fortunate to get a spot for them in the “boot camp.” We are very happy and impressed their outcomes. We appreciated the mini lessons and tips throughout the process, which has allowed us to be consistent when they have returned home. We have felt comfortable taking them to many public locations and trying new adventures that previously we would not have attempted. I would definitely recommend Trish at Howl-A-Day-Inn for boarding and training. Gary and Kim

I have had the pleasure of seeing first hand just how purely amazing Trish is! She is genuinely a beautiful person inside and out! She takes pride in the services she provides to each person and furrbaby that comes her way!

My family and I boarded our dog here once and we had no issues. They did a great job at taking care of him and he came out normal with no problems whatsoever. The owner was very nice and serious about her job, which I appreciate very much. The only issue that I have with them is that they are impossible to get in contact with. I have tried calling them several times and they never answered. I have called them during business hours and even an hour or two before and after business hours. I came to check if there were other people who have had the same issue, and turns out there are. Others have stated that not only have they not answered calls, but also not responded back to messages or even emails. I understand that caring for multiple dogs for various periods of time can leave them busy, but they are still caring for other peoples dogs and not answering the owners is a serious problem. What if someone needs to inform them that their dog will need to be picked up by someone else, or for an update on how their dog is doing? They need to work on their contacts better.

Trish is AMAZING! I take my 3 dogs there multiple times a year. She’s very patient and caring with my dogs. I drive all the way from Chugiak to go to her! I would give her more than 5 stars if I could!

We brought our dog Rex, to Howl-A-Day Inn for a 7 week "doggy boot camp". We could not be more pleased with our experience there and the final product. Trish established an amazing training foundation for Rex and gave us the insight to be successful in continuing his training. We've had Rex back for a few weeks now and are sooo thankful we made this investment in him. We can't recommend Trish highly enough. 10/10

Best kennel in Alaska! Best dog trainer in Alaska!! We used to live in Wasilla but even now that we moved all the way to Anchorage, when we need to board our dogs, we still go out there!! Owner/Operator Trish is awesome and very knowledgeable. I highly, highly recommend this place!!

I was so excited to find a place for my puppies to stay! Then when we picked them up they were so sick they barely recognized us! She told us that they had been sick for a few days and never even called! I also work a vet and she could've called them and no one was notified!! She suggested that it wasn't that bad and they didn't need to see a doctor. My puppy lost 10 pounds and both of them can barely breathe! I'm not so mad that they are sick, as I am that she never contacted anyone! These are my babies, and I can't believe she thought she knew better than a trained veterinarian!!!

Words cannot express how Trish came through for my dogs. Including trips to the vet for health issues and travel certificates. By far, best boarding in the area!

I have fostered many dogs, but highly recommend The Hound Lounge to volunteer your time too. They provide daycare and plenty of supplies to assist your foster pup, it's a team work setting and has been a good experience.

We were fostering to adopt a puppy from The Hound Lounge. The puppy attacked our other dog and I tried stopping the fight and the puppy attacked me giving me several lacerations in both arms and hand. It required a call to 911 due to the excessive bleeding and a visit to the emergency room resulting in stitches in both arms. When we reached out to the owner, she showed no concern AT ALL. We returned the puppy the next day and The Hound Lounge immediately posted the puppy for foster again knowing the dog was required to be in quarantine due to what had happened. The owner also called me a liar on Facebook and again, showed zero concern. Don't deal with these people if you wanted to be treated with respect.

I love the hound lounge! We take our pup here once a month and he loves it. He leaves exhausted and happy.

Can't say enough good things about the Hound Lounge! Our rescue poodle Archie has been going for over 3 months now and he is so excited to get in the door he tries to jump out the car window when we arrive. (he can't because he is buckled in). The Dog Handlers are so wonderful with him! Highly recommend!!

Loved our experience. We called and were able to schedule a same day temperament test so our pup could have a doggie play date instead of having to stay in the hotel in his kennel. They were super sweet, helpful and he had a great time. They even had Frontline on hand for him to ensure that he wouldn't come home with any "extra" friends. This place is fantastic and we'll definitely be using them again on our next visit down from Fairbanks!

Best first time grooming experience with the Hound lounge they made my German shepherd Zeus look amazing . My pup can be sometimes sketchy but he did great with the staff they made him feel comfortable. Great customer service. Will be coming back for my other two pups!! Thank you!

Great place to take your pet for daycare or some socialization periodically. Our pup loves going even if she is an introvert and this is one of the only places I know that takes pittopotamus. On the plus side your pup might become a star and make it on the daily post on their page.

I have been taking my two dogs here for going on 11 years now (Boogie and Bennie). We travel frequently and Hound Lounge is one of the only places I trust to leave them. Any issue that has ever arisen was taken care of by Beth (owner). If there was a mistake made by the staff, it was taken care of. I've interacted with some of the staff outside of the business over the years and have heard nothing negative about the Hound Lounge as an employer, so take the negative employee reviews with a grain of sale. Running a small business isn't easy and employees can be your best asset until they turn sour. I'm super thankful for how accommodating Beth and the staff have been over the years and appreciate the open line of communication. Would recommend to anyone who is crazy about their dogs like we are.

Zero stars is not an option but I would never support or endorse this organization. They take no accountability for their failed foster situations, they don't properly vet the adopters, and they charge exorbitant fees for services. They don't care about the dogs or the families they go to. They use public sympathy to garner support and donations, but obtain their "rescues" under dubious circumstances.

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with this place. From the first time I walked in there I knew the staff loved my baby the way I do. The place is spotless. I don't know how my puppy smells better when I pick him up then when I drop him off! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an awesome daycare, with an amazing staff and beautiful facility. Oakley gives it 5 stars also!!!

So happy to have a dog loving place to board my beagles. They can be a handful and I know they had patient attentive care. They were being naughty and pee peeing on their blanket and I greatly appreciate the staff paying enough attention to notice and pull that from their space and just leave their bed. And the blanket was laundered- awesome!!

Always take great care of my dog and when they’ve got her I never worry. My dog required daily medication and the business I was using before switching did not give them to her. AK livin the dream ranch is always happy to help and does the extra step with a smile on their face.

They took wonderful care of our dog Togo and we are very happy with their rates. 5 stars all day

“I had to have my dog kenneled spur of the moment. I work on the slope and had to make the arrangements from work. The staff was extremely helpful and put my mind at ease that my dog was going to be well taken care of. They had no problems with me texting and asking for pictures, of Barkley, throughout the time that he was there. Great place.”

Professional, organized and very nice people. We will definitely bring our goldens back - they loved it and came home in excellent condition. We live in Anchorage, but this place is well worth the trip to Wasilla!

Clean and we'll run . Nice management , when we picked up our dogs they were both very friendly with the owner. And seemed as if they had really enjoyed her company for the 4 days that they were boarded here . The owner was able to take our dogs on short notice as well ! Whick im sure isn't always the case, but glad it worked out for our needs

We boarded our 15 month old English Mastiff here for 22 days and were for the most part pleased with the kennel experience. I made a point to visit the kennel and meet Kelly a month before boarding our dog. I will probably use this kennel again to board our Mastiff

Hands-down the best dog boarding place anywhere. The owner is amazing, cares about each and every animal she's looking after, the place is super clean, and she let my dogs out around the clock just like she said she would. WOW!!! Definitely going back!

We've been in busy for a really long time and it's so nice to find a dog boarding business that has such phenomenal standards. You won't find a cleaner, more friendly, professional, and kind hearted business anywhere in Alaska. Ask to go on a tour to see for yourself!

Highly recommend!! Super nice people and very caring for your fur babies! A+++

Staff s very friendly, helps with ideas to maintain an energetic dog. Every time my dog comes home he is exhausted from day care. Thank you doggy dog world for all that you do to keep our pets happy and tired

Love Julie and the staff at DDW!! My dog is always tired after a day of play!! Thank you for taking such great care of my dog.

I can't say enough good things about Doggie Dog World! Julie and her staff are amazing and takes exceptional care of the pups staying with them with passion and professionalism. I appreciate how much they go above and beyond to help our family out with the care of our four-legged love! The facilities are spotlessly clean and Julie and John did an incredible job with the modern renovations to the building. My dog comes in to DDW each time she visits with a wagging tail! I appreciate the pictures Julie posts of the dogs in her care having fun outside and inside. It brings my heart comfort and happiness knowing my dog is in great hands while we are traveling and working! Thank you so much!

Julie is the best! We've been going here over a year now. My pup absolutely loves it. The staff is amazing too

Doggie Dog World is by far the BEST daycare in Anchorage. From the owner to the staff we couldn't of asked for a better FAMILY for our ANVIL.

My puppy is so excited to go there every single day she goes. The employees love your dogs. They treat your dog like family. The cost is comparable to other Doggie Daycares within the city. Although if you need other services such as training, grooming and boarding they provide that as well. They are always there for that. This is definitely the day care for my dog that I choose.

We LOVE Doggie Dog World! Our dog is so active there! He plays hard then sleeps hard at home. He loves it, we love it. Everyone there loves dogs and from what I’ve seen, the pups are treated like family. No complaints at all.

We love bringing our pup here! The owner is wonderful as well as the entire staff! You can tell they care and are attentive to each individual dog. Great payment packages or you can pay for just a day. We have boarded our pup overnight here as well and she is so excited when she gets to go back each time!

I have two large dogs that go to daycare at Doggie Dog World twice a week and they always come home happy and tired! They try to follow me to the car everyday hoping they will get to go play all day. The staff is awesome and you can tell they genuinely love playing with your doggies all day. The hours are awesome (6am-7pm) & my dogs wouldn't be able to go to daycare if it weren't for the extended hours that only Doggie Dog World has.

This is by far the best doggie daycare in my opinion. My dogs get plenty of outside time and are always so happy to go play. The staff is very friendly and they take the time to get to know the dogs and the dog owners.

He's always happy to go inside to see his friends. Their consistency, reliability, and affordability make it well worth the drive from Anchorage for us!

We needed a flexible boarding place for when my son was born. Its hard to find somewhere that will work with an unknown date. Alaska TLC kennels were easy to communicate with. Fast to answer questions and really helped ease the stress. They sent pictures and used my homemade frozen dog food without complaint. Our doggo came back calm and happy which tells me he had a lot of good interactions. I highly recommend it with no complaints I can think of.

I would Absolutely recommend boarding your furry friends here. My husband and I don't board often and when we do we prefer to have our dogs spoiled. I felt that TLC took the time to listen to our dogs needs before they got there. And since it was the dogs first time let them explore the facility while I was still there. Our dogs seemed tired and happy when we picked them up.

Our puppy, Friendly, had a two and a half week stay with TLC. She loved her stay! She was able to play with other dogs. She always went from being timid around strangers to being excited. Friendly came how with an actual smile on her face. Her first few days she was scared but after talking on the phone with the staff they informed me that they would sit with her and hand feed her during meal time until she was comfortable. Went above and beyond for our pup’s first boarding experience!

I used both the day care service and the overnight kennel service and it was a wonderful experience. I had never kenneled my boy Stark before so we used the daycare to acclimate him to the facility before his stay, and he loved it. They did a great job of catering to his not always friendly personality toward other dogs and found a way for him to get to play and socialize in a safe manner for everyone! Not only did they work around his occasional dog aggression they did what they could to make him comfortable during his week long stay, moving him around to try and calm his anxiety. I will definitely be using Alaska TLC Kennels again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a kennel or daycare service.

Alaska TLC Kennels Team took excellent care of my 4 Belgian Malinois working dogs all 4 of my dogs were there for 32 days and they were in excellent shape when I picked them up I wouldn’t ever board my dogs anywhere else hands down!!!

my little bruno always comes home happy after boarding here :) we also appreciate that they post pictures of the dogs playing! it’s nice to go through them when we’re away and our dog is boarding!

Incredibly friendly and great to work with! Hard to beat their rates, will absolutely be back here. My dog LOVED it!

I leave my dog at TLC often, as I travel for work a lot. The people are awesome and Tucker loves it there! I would recommend them to anyone!

My dog recently spent just over a week at Alaska TLC Kennels and we could not be happier with the care she recieved. It was obvious that she was happy and well cared for while we were away, and we plan to use this kennel again when needed.

I met The Dog Mama through serendipity at Connors Bog. I was new in Anchorage and had a young dog. I was looking for doggie daycare with walks to keep my pup fully exercised during the week when I was super busy with a major project. Was I ever lucky to run into The Dog Mama! She started watching my dog very soon after. He already had experience with doggie daycare and been socialized to play with other dogs so he fit right in with her pack. She keeps her dogs in her control which was a huge reassurance to me. I wanted someone who wouldn't let this big puppy play on their sympathy! That is, I didn't want his training to go out the window while he horsed around all day. The Dog Mama has a wonderful, peaceful demeanor that sets the tone for the pups. I always felt like my dog had a good day of play and rest when I picked him up. He wasn't overstimulated by constant barking (like may happen in a bigger daycare facilities). I just loved bringing him to The Dog Mama. She's a great dog mom.

The Dog Mama is great! Alysha does an amazing job taking care of Agnes the chocolate Lab while we are on vacation. It’s so good to know our pup is in safe hands while we’re away. Plus, Alysha sends fantastic updates with photos of dog walks and other adventures. Highly recommended!!

We have used Alysha’s dog sitting services a few times, and we are so happy we found her! Our dog Jack loves having some pals to hang out with and of course the awesome adventures he gets to go on while he’s at Alysha’s house! Alysha will keep you updated with pictures of your dog having the best time! She is a great communicator. Drop off and pick up have always been easy to schedule. We recommend her 100%!

Alysha is probably the only person capable of turning my crazy boy into a puddle. Both of my dogs love her but my boy Bob would probably vote to live with her instead of coming home. She takes them on daily adventures, sends the most beautiful pictures and updates, and really makes them a part of her family. Seeing them play with her family and pack gives me the peace of mind that even when I’m not there, they’re having the best time. Plus, when they come home, they sleep for pretty much 24hrs which is exactly what I need after a vacation or business trip.

We love The Dog Mama! Our pets are well cared for, instructions are followed, they get great walks and they enjoy playtime / socialization with a small group. Our two Schnauzers get excited when we pull into the driveway....and that’s their 5-star review summary!

Alysha was absolutely amazing with our two dogs Lilly and Bridger. She made sure we were kept up to date on their activities and sent plenty of photos during their stay. We are so lucky to have found her and plan on using her services again in the future!

Alysha opened up her home and gave the best quality time, attention and care to our blue heeler for 10 days. Knowing Alysha's active lifestyle and kind spirit - this gave us such peace of mind while we were out of town. Our dog was exercised every, single, day and slept next to them every night. Please highly consider having her watch your lil loved one, she'll treat them like family and ease your heart while you're away! Thanks for everything A!

When we bring our dog to stay with Alysha and her husband we know he will be loved, kept safe, and have an active and fun time while we are gone. They are very responsible, kind and caring. As a matter of fact, when we come home you can tell he misses his pack. They are the only people we trust enough to leave our dog with when we take a trip.

I have been so fortunate to have found such a great family to watch my Romeo!! Every day I get picture updates from the long walks, and I know he is always being taken care of like he is one of their own. I Highly recommend Alysha and family if you are looking for someone trustworthy to watch your pup!

Unlike traditional doggie daycare/boarding, my dog has been genuinely happy here! My favorite part is that the owner sends me picture updates and I can clearly see that my dog gets individualized attention, lots of exercise, and monitored play time with a small group of very friendly dogs. I'd give more stars if I could!