Dog Sitters in Leary, WA

Best Daycare/Boarding EVER! My pup has been going to STYD since she was 4 months old. Now at 3 years, this is her home away from home. She is so well cared for and I am able to enjoy my time away from her knowing she is in the best of hands!

I take my dog here for day care once a week. He absolutely has the best time and always comes home completely exhausted. Every person who works at smarter thank your dog loves and cares about the animals that come in here. My dog is always happy when we drop him off and he’s always happy and tired when we pick him up. It’s a great place for him to get good structured dog socialization skills!

Smarter Than Your Dog provided last minute boarding so that we could coordinate and attend a quickly pulled together wedding for a family member. It was a bit of a scramble but Kelly accommodated my continually changing schedule and provided excellent care for our dog who has, in the past, only stayed with family members. I was sent emails, pictures and a report card explaining how she was doing! I highly recommend Smarter Than Your Dog and and so appreciate how well our sweet pup was cared for in our absence. Thank you!!!!

We had a family emergency and found ourselves needing to board our dog. Our sweet, but shy, rescue pup had not previously been boarded before. I was nervous but each staff member I encountered from our meet and greet, dropping off, and picking up at STYD was so kind and understanding. I felt like they truly cared about the well-being of our dog and calming my nerves. I would definitely recommend their boarding services.

I highly recommend! Smarter than your dog is fantastic. My puppy is super excited to spend the day with “his pack”, I get piece of mind knowing he’s well taken care of and he’s all tuckered out at the end of the day. They do an exceptional job, especially in these unusual times, balancing friendly customer service and high quality experience with solid health and safety protocols.

I have 2 whippet puppies and started taking them to day care as soon as they were old enough. STYD did a wonderful job of assessing their needs and aligning them with a pack that would work best for them. I just went on a trip for my son’s wedding and we boarded the puppies for the first time. I was able to enjoy the trip because of the fabulous care and communication they provided. I called everyday and they were so understanding. They also provided report cards on how they were doing with pictures. Every person I’ve interacted with at STYD has been fabulous. This is the only place I would trust with my puppies. Before the puppies I use to take my greyhound to STYD. Unfortunately he passed away. So my comments with STYD has been for the care they provided for 2 years, first with a mature greyhound and now the puppies.

I took my Rough Coat Collie in to be groomed today. We have never been there before (our previous groomer passed away). She looks STUNNING! She needed quite a bit of work done- the staff was non judgmental, kind, caring, and compassionate. I'm so thankful for the wonderful job they did, and I'm so fortunate to have found a team of amazing people to take care of my sweet girl.

We have been taking Sunshine to Smarter than your Dog since she was a about 5 months old. We are first time dog owners and on a whim we stopped in there one day to see what it was about. The staff is wonderful. They loved Sunny instantly and it was the start of something beautiful. Over a year later and Sunny goes to camp every Monday. And she will tell you what day it is, Monday's are her favorite! She comes home at the end of it and puts herself to bed- she gets so exhausted from running with her pack! We love Smarter than your Dog. It gives our girl the chance to just dog-out. I trust the staff and love how much they love the dogs. As a bonus, we can get her nails done whenever she needs them trimmed-rhe onsite groomer makes life so easy!! I will say, that I am likely the random person who saw you walking your pup and recommended this business. I make a point of it because they have been so good for our dog. Try it out, can't hurt and your dog may love you even more!!

The groomers at Smarter than your Dog were really great, working us into their schedule and giving our two dogs one of the best nail trim & grinds they've ever had. We also very happy with STYD's emphasis on health and safety of the dogs and people. Thank you! We will be back!

I have been bringing my dog Luke to STYD for a year now. I really appreciated how Kelly took the time to figure out what days Luke would mix well with the other dogs due to their individual personalities. Luke LOVES going to daycare and he leaves tired every time. The staff communicates well with me should they notice anything out if the ordinary in Luke’s behavior or if there is anything I need to keep an eye on. It is a great feeling to be able to leave Luke and never worry about him. I know that he is being well taken care of by the staff and he’s having a great time playing with his four legged friends! We are moving soon and STYD has set the bar very high for me to find another place for Luke.

I just want to tell you that you guys are totally awesome. My dogs are awesome. I really appreciate it. Take care of my dogs and I look forward to having you take care of them in the future and we will get you paid up in full. plus I’m thinking about you guys all the time you’re the best. Thank you the Berglund family Rudy and stinky also. I wanted to tell you it was because of you we were able to get our house move out of the trailer and keep Rudy and stinky rThank you very much we are very thankful.

Dogs are family. Leaving them in a safe place means everything. I don't have to worry about my dogs when I leave them here. It's not easy to leave them anywhere because I love them. However, the set up here for dogs, is a tightly run safe haven. There are many safety measures in place, which I appreciate. The dogs are housed behind many doors: shut one before opening another, with the "runs" having an indoor heated sleeping area that's accessed by a tightly latched "dog door" that opens at hip level for easier control of dogs NOT simply running out. Its a great place, that has obviously been well thought out. From a protective "mama" (me), I whole-heartedly recommend this kennel.

Wonderful small, family-run kennel with friendly staff, clean premises, large indoor-outdoor runs with heated floors to keep your pup warm and cozy on chilly nights. We boarded our 3 dogs here while we explored the San Juan Islands on bicycles. The dogs had a great time, and so did we! They even have professional groomers on-site, so you can get an exit bath or hair and nail trim all as part of your visit. Definitely recommend!

I moved to the area last February and needed to have my kitty housed. They were AMAZING!!!! They cared for my kitty when I couldn’t and did everything just the way I would have when I couldn’t have her where I was. I showed up to drop my kitty off not knowing what to expect really nervous I mean this is my family (kitty) and a lot of what you hear are horror stories not knowing if I would be comfortable and able to leave her, as soon as I walked in I felt at ease then talking with the front office lady( VICKY) she was AMAZING! She was so sweet to my kitty and my kitty loves her, the owner Chris is AMAZING as well he would go in the evening and would love and play with her! They are amazing caring understanding and easy to talk to! I would call or come in and she always loves to share what’s been going on making sure I am informed all along the way telling me the cute funny things my kitty was doing! I have never had to house one of my animals before so also being new to the area and hearing all the horror stories this was scary but So GLAD I found this place. IF YOU WANT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS HANDS DOWN NO QUESTIONS ASKED! If I had to house another animal this would be the place! Thanks again for all the help and love 💕 you provided to my kitty! If you want a positive experience this is the kennel I WOULD choose!!!! I’ll bring her back to visit 😊

First off I feel completely lied to. The website and signs at the boarder say that we can book two dogs (under 110lbs) in a shared run for 36 a night. This is false and apparently hasn’t been an option since 2016. Instead our dogs who are never separated were forced into a small cubby and into a narrow run surrounded by other dogs, separate from each other. There were no updates that most kennels offer and when we called we got minimal information that everything is fine. Going to pick up our dogs was almost as bad. Our youngest was absolutely terrified to come towards the cubby despite loving people making us wonder just how good things actually were. The kennels smelled horrible and looked filthy. I would never recommend this to someone who has more than one dog or who wants a good quality experience for their dogs.

We took our German Shepard here for the first time last week to be groomed. Vicki was very nice and up front, prices are very reasonable and his nail trim looked great, not too short. I prefer to support local businesses over box store grooming services and I would recommend Vicki and Sunnyhill Kennels, we will definitely be a repeat customer.

Very dissatisfied 😡 we took our 9 year old Maltese to them for the first time to be groomed. Our little dog looked like she was cut with a hack saw. The worst grooming I have ever seen in my life!!!!!! And this little dog is very used to groomers. We thought we would try this place because they were close to home. Margarite( the owner) was rude and was making excuses for how horrible our dog looked. No sympathy from her folks! She said she worked on our dog for 3 hours scissor cutting her. More like she torchered her for 3 hours 🤬

This was a hard one for me. I was not impressed with the standards of the "kennels" considering I had to put my dog in a small wood box with a "bed" that was wood raised 1/2 inch off the ground. There was a hole in the box that led to their runs which were just chain link fencing. The part that really got me was the terrible horror movie alarms that are right by the runs blasting a screeching alarm at the dogs every time someone drives in or out. This is not where you should take your dog if they are spoiled or have anxiety. This place is more for outside dogs or farm dogs. The people were nice, nothing against them. My personal opinion is I would never leave my dogs in those "kennels".

I like the way my dogs are treated and Vicky is great. Very friendly and personable. Reasonable grooming prices too. I had a problem and Vicky and the staff fixed it for me immediately 😅 very pleased. …

Our dogs enjoyed their stay, we were very happy with the bathing service. Vickey made us feel comfortable leaving them in her care.

Lovely dog boarding location out in the flats. They are very caring of our pet with epilepsy, making sure she gets all meds at the correct times, asking if they need special precautions. I do wish they would accept credit cards instead of cash or check, especially since you can then pay by credit card at the daycare building. Seems odd. But they are wonderful, clean, and caring! Great value for the cost.

The place is amazing. The people are so kind very good people. The entire property is immaculately clean. I had the best experience I walked away with the perfect for Leo. I don't think I'd ever go anywhere else.

This was our first time boarding our dog Glaze. She had so much fun on her 2 day stay she had to spend a day recovering from her play vacay! Thanks to all who tired her out. This is a great set up on a really nice piece of property in Bow, WA. Price $40 per day includes feeding, play time, supervision and company. Need to pay in cash or check. So glad we found a place that we trust and our dog likes!

Everything was great. Our dog was very happy to stay and sad to leave, I think. It is a little pricey, but worth it for the attention and the dogs get to play together, which is awesome.

We’ve been bringing our dog here for years and she is always so happy when she gets dropped off and worn out and happy when picked up. We always feel safe traveling knowing she’s staying with them. Staff and everyone is just wonderful and you can tell genuinely care about each of the dogs. Highly recommend.

Everyone is so great here. My dog is always worn out and happy when I pick him up. I wish he was equally excited to be dropped off but he does not like men and gets super scared if a woman isn't the one to check him in. I just wish there were more women working on the boarding side as there are at the day care. My boy LOVES daycare and barely waits to get out of the car when we pull into the parking lot.

Tried for the first time recently. Unfortunately our dog had to stay for 11 days, as we flew to visit family. We had no idea, but apparently, our dog is TERRIFIED of trains- be warned- if your dog doesn't like trains or loud noise, the tracks are about 20 ft from the dog play yard. Our dog panicked the first day, first train, they said she ran hard into the chain link fence and cut a big gash on her head. So, they said she couldn't be in the yard playing with dogs, they had to keep her in her own run. My main complaint- as we had no idea the train would be an issue- is they didn't communicate any of this. We assumed our dog was happy while we were away. Not until I showed up (jet-lagged) to retrieve her did we learn of the problems and see the big scab on her head. 🤨😢

We've been boarding our terriers here for 7 years. We're always concerned about safe, attentive care since our dog is family. Joan did our dog's obedience training years ago. When I saw the owner work with the dogs, I knew my dog would get good care.

Love that I can make reservations on line. My two sibling male dogs can board together and staff seem to recognize them after boarding there several times. wish though that owners seemed happier when bringing my beloved family members to stay for a few days rather than looking like I just brought them more work. They have nice evening and weekend hours which is convenient. Kennels were always clean or in process of being cleaned Appreciated that they require current proof of vaccination ( s).

I boarded my older Rotty here several times. On the plus side they were willing to take a breed that several refused to keep and discriminated against. She always came home well fed and seemingly happy. I will complain that she always came home with at least one paw pad rubbed raw. And when I say that I mean pink and bleeding. Also it seemed that it didn't matter how much food or treats I gave them, I never got anything back. The last time I boarded her there I informed them that my dog was terminally ill and they acted like they didn't want to take her. Not only that but they said she was aggressive during her visit which is very unlike her. Even when I she didn't get her pain meds my dog as not aggressive. This appears to be like most boarding places the plus being that they are let out to play with other dogs. If your dog doesn't play well with others I'd avoid it.

I can't say enough good things about the boarding and daycare facilities. Immaculately clean and very friendly staff just to start. Our dog goes to daycare 3-4 times a month and he is always so excited to go. On hot days they put out little kid's pools which my dog loves. We just had him boarded for the first time for a week. The location is a gorgeous country setting with lots of grass, shade and room to run. I don't think my dog wanted to come home. Highly recommend them.

We live bringing our girls here. They are always ready to show up. They post pictures which is fun to see when we're away. I live that they get to be out with other dogs and not in their kennel all day.

Friendly staff, my GSD hates to leave. If you need your dog to have fun and get worn out for the day/s, this is the place. Never had an issue with any other dogs. Highly recommended DCP, they are awesome.

We love Doggy Come Play! The only draw backs for me personally is the main room where they hang out during the day is pretty bare, and if you give them your pups leash or bowl you will absolutely not get the same one back, but my girl is always so excited when she sees the door and comes home completely tuckered out and full on treats.

It pains me to write this review because my dogs enjoy Doggy Come Play but a recent interaction with the owner made it clear that providing future patronage to this business is not possible. Disclaimer: This review is 100% about the owner as I have historically found the staff to be friendly, helpful and affectionate towards my dogs. I purchased a 10 day, 2 dog package for $460 a while back but did not use it for a long period of time. My wife and I were putting more of an emphasis on our health and chose to do walks with our dogs instead of taking them to daycare but planned on resuming in the future. During this hiatus, Doggy Come Play underwent a system upgrade and for whatever reason, my $460 credit did not transfer over and appeared to be voided. This issue was brought to the attention of DCP on a few occasions over the span of multiple months via phone calls and emails but with no informative response or resolution. After bringing my dogs in this last week, I got the opportunity to talk in person to Aaron, the owner. Instead of approaching the situation with professional and productive intentions, Aaron immediately went on the defensive and was confrontational. Though not listed in any of the available DCP policies, Aaron informed me that packages are voided after a year if not used (God forbid you have to leave the area to take care of family or are in the military and deployed for a year). There was no apologies or accountability taken on any level for the lack of record keeping or communication and he went out of his way to shift the blame on me whenever possible to the point of ridiculousness (apparently it was my problem he never responded to calls and emails and I should have known to come into DCP to talk in person). I can’t in good conscience continue to take my dogs to DCP with ownership this lacking in character. Ultimately, this was a minor financial issue but the reaction and the way it was handled was very telling. I’d hate to be involved with them in a more serious situation such as one of my dogs getting hurt because I wouldn’t be able to trust that their response would be honest and in good faith. After viewing previous reviews, I’m far from the only one who’s had such an experience. I believe that this cavalier attitude towards customer service by the ownership is born out of lack of competition. They’re the only dog daycare in town and they know it. Maybe if other options become available, they’d think twice about the way they talk to paying customers.

Very friendly staff. My dog loves it there.

I cannot express how much my lulu loves it here! She’s got all her doggo friends there and the staff! Omg she loves so much!! She’s always so excited to get out the car! I can’t imagine taking her to any other place!!

My dog usually doesn’t like doggie daycare but she enjoys Doggie Come Play! She looks forward to the treats coming and going. I also really like the employees. They are each unique in their own way. So I know my baby is getting well rounded care!

My puppy had a wonderful time on her first day here! She was so happy and exhausted from a fun day of play. We will definitely be bringing her in for regular playtimes. I'm hoping to try out the overnight boarding sometime this summer. The place was clean and cheerful, and the staff were all friendly and happy to help. You can tell that they truly care for every dog that comes in.

Great place! The pupper loves going here! Prices are reasonable and even better if you purchase a package. Staff is super friendly and caring.

My Frenchie Lulu has been going since she was a Puppy and she absolutely loves it here. .It has helped socialize her with other dogs and she loves Tia and Quentin as well as all her doggy friends. I'm so thankful they are here in town❤️

Our Chiweenies love coming here and the amazing staff really cares for them. It’s been such a relief to have help on busy work days when I am not able to take my pups out for exercise and activity. Our fur babies always come home happy and tired. The rates are amazing too. Very fair and affordable. We have been coming often for more than a year and highly recommend Wiggle Waggles.

I was heading to Anacortes for the weekend and needed last minute daycare for my German Shepherd. Wiggle Waggles went out of their way to accommodate Arlo. The staff were wonderful and caring. What a wonderful facility. I highly recommend them.

I dog sit for my daughter, and when I bring the dog to the daycare, the staff is always so friendly and our dog runs to meet them. He’s so excited to be there.

We love wiggle waggles. They take excellent care of our Australian Shepard Roman. He loves all of the dogs and has a great time. Comes home exhausted. Excellent staff and the owner is super nice. Plus they do excellent grooming. He smelled amazing for days. I highly recommend them for all your dogie day car needs. Great location in the heart of Anacortes.

Wiggle Waggles was the easiest drop off experience we’ve ever had with doggy daycare. The staff received our baby with open arms and excitement and we could not have been more confident leaving for the day. We had given Linnea notice that we might be returning after hours because of the ferry schedule to Friday harbor, and not only was she accommodating for after hours but she continued to care for our dog Ro after we had missed two ferries! She stayed long after close to make sure our girl was not alone and got the care she needed. We couldn’t recommend Wiggle Waggle any more!!

My one year old miniature dachshund has done great at Wiggle Waggles. She was originally apprehensive of bigger dogs (she is 9 pounds) but since going here, she will now go up to dogs over 100 pounds to touch noses and greet them. Linnea is amazing as is the rest of the staff. Highly recommend Wiggle Waggles!

So very grateful for the care they gave my 15 week old puppy. She was happy to see me of course but she received great care & love while at Wiggle Waggles! Such a great service while on vacation & out whale watching!

We were visiting family and used Wiggle Waggles Doggy Daycare for our 2 German Shepherds. They had a great time and they were tired when took them to our hotel. It is nice to know our “girls” were in a safe environment.

Abbey loved attending doggy daycare this summer! I knew my high-energy dog would be well taken care of, and would come home tired from playing hard. Thank you Linnea and staff for taking such great care of her!

Roxanne took wonderful care of our dog, and was very careful and professional about introducing her into the pack. I was very comfortable leaving our girl in Roxanne’s wonderful care. We will absolutely be using her again.

Roxanne took great care of our Coonhound, Rosie during multiple overnight and day care stays. She is a welcoming and adoring person and clearly loves the pups she cares for. I felt at ease on a long trip knowing that Rosie was in a caring environment that allowed her to sleep on couches, interact with other dogs in a large, open facility and have attentive caretakers. Roxie sent photos of Rosie and kept us abreast of her activity while we were away. During COVID restrictions, she makes online reservations simple and curbside drop-off/pick-up an ease. I wish there was a facility like this everywhere we’ve lived! I would recommend Roxanne and Fidoggo highly to any friends or family in the Anacortes area.

Roxy is awesome! When we first brought Tug to stay with Roxy, she showed incredible care in integrating Tug with the pack she maintains. Roxy is a "dog whisperer" who can clearly read the temperment and personality of dogs. Like most dog owners, we are unreasonably attached to our dog and leave him in the hands of others with great trepidation. For Tug, I am convinced, a trip to Roxy's is like a stay at summer camp. If you are looking for a place to board your pup for a while, I don't think you can do much better.

I hate leaving my anxious dog Gracie when we go on vacation and am reluctant to leave her at a kennel because it makes her anxiety worse. When I came across FiDoggo in a web search I felt it would be perfect for my pup! It's more of a homestay than a kennel, but you still get the professionalism and assurance that your dog won't be alone. Roxy eased Gracie into the experience with day care so when the day came to board, she wouldn't be so nervous. During vacation Roxy kept in touch with photos and updates. When we came back Gracie looked healthy and happy. It was a success! We'll definitely be using FiDoggo again.

I was lucky enough to stumble upon Roxanne a couple of months ago and she is the dog sitter of choice from here on out. She only has about 4-5 dogs at a time and operates out of her home, which is ideal for my dog who spends most of his afternoon at home and isn't the most social of pets. She has been accommodating and communicative. Couldn't ask for better. Also! test of tests, we saw her at the dog park, and when my dog saw her he ran up, tail wagging to say hello :)

I can’t say enough great things about Roxanne. I take my senior dog to her 5 days a week. She is so patient and attentive to all his sweet old dog needs. She and Larry are such nice people to interact with and the doggie accommodations are very nice. She cares about every dog there and it shows.

My doggo’s second home. The most trusting, loving, and caring owner Roxanne, knows each dog personally. I cannot think of a more trustworthy, knowledgeable, and loving caretaker for your doggo whether at work, or away for an extended period of time. I would give 10 stars if I could.

This is the best place to board your dog on the planet! The love and attention my dog receives here is better than any place I've ever been. The location is quick and easy, and the neighborhood very nice. I feel my dog is in safe hands and that I've made a good decision in choosing this business. I highly recommend them.

Truly the best dog care by owners that love all dogs! Home environment that does not make you feel guilty about having to leave your dogs.