Overnight Boarding
Your dog stays in my home with a fenced yard, two daily walks, playtime, and enrichment games. Photo updates every day.
from $55 / night
- +$35/night per additional dog
- Same rate for puppies & holidays
Certified Dog Trainer | Animal Welfare Expert
A home away from home for pets.
Your pet's favorite vacation spot
In-home dog boarding, day care, and drop-in visits from a certified trainer and former shelter enrichment coordinator. Fenced yard, home full time, and daily photo updates so you never have to wonder.
Serving Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines & Highlands Ranch
5.0 ★Client rating (9 reviews)
6 yrsPet care experience
CertifiedDog trainer
< 1 hrTypical response time
The “Neo” in Stay with Neo
Meet Neo
Neo is my easygoing, well-trained White Swiss Shepherd (Berger Blanc Suisse) and the official greeter here. He's been by my side since April 2020, he's trained to a service-dog level, and he's a seasoned travel companion who has joined me on adventures around the world.
He's confident, curious, and happiest simply being part of the group. Neo is friendly with dogs and cats, communicates well with other dogs and prefers to avoid conflict, which makes him a calm, reassuring buddy for new guests while they settle in.
His favorite things? Playing Frisbee, chewing his ball, sniffing out hidden treats, digging in approved spots, and long, leisurely walks. 🐾
- 75 lb
- Male, not neutered
- Friendly with dogs ✓
- Friendly with cats ✓
- Favorite game: Frisbee
Services
Care that fits your schedule
Every stay includes walks, enrichment, lots of love, and photo updates.
Doggy Day Care
Drop off in the morning, pick up a happy, tired pup. Great for puppies and dogs who don't like being home alone.
$45 / day
- +$10/day per additional dog
- Same rate for puppies & holidays
Drop-In Visits
Feeding, potty breaks, medication, and cuddles at your home. I can bring in mail and water plants too.
$35 / visit
- Same rate for dogs, cats & other critters (just no spiders!)
- 60-minute visit: +$10
- No charge for additional dogs
Price estimate
How much will my dog's care cost?
Pick a service and your dates for an instant estimate. Final price is confirmed after the meet & greet.
Availability
Check my calendar
Tap your drop-off day, then your pick-up day, to request those dates. Calendar is updated by Nicole as bookings come in.
Neo and me on one of our mountain hikes.
About Nicole
A trainer's experience, a dog lover's heart
Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm a certified dog trainer with a lifelong passion for animals. I spent over a year working in an animal shelter, handling hundreds of dogs with every kind of personality and need, and I professionally trained dogs and ran a dog rescue in Okinawa, Japan for a year and a half.
I know your pets are family, and I treat them like part of mine. I study from home, so my flexible schedule means your dog gets attention, companionship, and care all day long, not just a quick check-in.
- ✓ Force-free, positive training
- ✓ Fenced yard
- ✓ Home full time
- ✓ Oral & injected medications
- ✓ Senior & special-needs dogs
- ✓ Non-smoking home, no children
- ✓ Dogs allowed on furniture & bed
- ✓ Potty breaks every 0–2 hours
A typical day with me
- MorningBreakfast, meds if needed, and a long neighborhood walk or hike.
- MiddayBackyard play, sniff games, and puzzle toys to keep minds busy.
- AfternoonNap time, training games with positive reinforcement, photo updates to you.
- EveningDinner, second walk, and couch cuddles before bed.
Rescue work
From Okinawa, with love
I professionally trained dogs and ran a dog rescue organization in Okinawa, Japan for a year and a half, rehabilitating pups and matching them with their forever families.
That work taught me how to read every kind of dog: shy, bouncy, anxious, or brand-new to the world. The same patience and care go into every dog who stays with me.
Reviews
Pet parents love their pups' stays
★★★★★ 5.0 average from 9 client reviews.
★★★★★
"It's never easy leaving our dog Kaia. Nicole was absolutely fabulous! Kaia went on so many amazing walks and hikes. She updated us with photos and I could tell she was in doggy heaven! I would 100% recommend her."
★★★★★
"Nicole is genuinely a dog lover and has the kindest heart towards animals! My pup is shy around strangers and needs a lot of attention as a 5 month old puppy, but she warmed up quickly. I had nothing to worry about with Nicole. Always got the CUTEST picture updates too :)"
★★★★★
"It was so reassuring to know that Nicole was caring for our three cats with such kindness and patience. Nicole went above and beyond with other things I asked her pertaining to our mail, trash, watering! I plan on using her always in future!"
★★★★★
"Nicole was great! She provided lots of updates and pictures/videos, and made sure our dog was well cared for while we were out of town. Will definitely reach out again in the future."
★★★★★
"Nicole was great with our Lily. She was very attentive, sent pictures, and Lily grew a liking to her. We recommend her for your dogsitting needs!"
Photos
Adventures with the pack
Hikes, paddleboarding, park days, and plenty of naps. Your pup gets photo updates like these every day.
FAQ
Questions pet parents ask
Do you meet my dog before booking?
Yes. I always do a free meet & greet first so your dog can get comfortable with me, my home, and my dog Neo.
What areas do you serve?
Douglas County, including Parker, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and Highlands Ranch. Boarding and day care are at my home in Parker's Antelope Heights neighborhood, near Gold Rush Elementary; drop-in visits come to you. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask!
Can you handle reactive or anxious dogs?
As a certified trainer and former shelter enrichment coordinator, I've worked with hundreds of dogs. Tell me about triggers, reactivity, or resource guarding up front and we'll make a plan together.
Can you give medication?
Yes. I'm comfortable with oral and injected medications and have experience with senior and special-needs dogs.
How many dogs do you host at once?
I keep it small and supervised — up to 5 pets at a time, so every dog gets real attention.
What do I need to bring?
Food, any meds, leash/harness, and a favorite toy or blanket that smells like home. Please have current vaccination records ready.
Get in touch
Let's meet your pup!
Every new client starts with a free meet & greet so your dog can sniff out the place and meet Neo. I usually reply in under an hour.
🏡 Boarding and day care are at my home in the Antelope Heights neighborhood of Parker, near Gold Rush Elementary. I'll share the exact address when we set up your meet & greet.
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Tell me about any behavioral concerns, triggers, fears, or special needs, like leash reactivity, resource guarding, or sensitivities around other dogs. The more I know, the better I can keep your pup safe and happy.