Dog Sitters in South Portland Gardens, ME

You can't find anyone in Maine who will love your pet as much as you do, except for Laurie! She puts everything she has into her work because she is passionate about animals and she is the consummate professional. Until I moved to California, I used Laurie exclusively to take care of my Labrador and I never had the slightest concern about my dog's safety or happiness. Contact Laurie, meet her in person, and you'll see what I mean. She is incredible!

Laurie's service is unparalleled! Thor, our 98 lb. German Shepard and Darby our 3-legged force of nature were in her care on several occasions while traveling. We love our pets and it was so nice to be able to have somebody we can trust take care of them so we we were able to enjoy our vacation. We are at the point that we will schedule our vacations around The Prominent Pet's availability. We got pictures every day, and the proof was in the pudding when we came home to bright eyes and wagging tails.

We've entrusted Laurie at The Prominent Pet for years with my dog and two cats! She is so caring and compassionate with animals and give them what they need. We've used her services from simple dog walks when our schedules won't allow, to overnight stays for up to a week when we were on vacation. She is a dream sitter for our furry kids.

Laurie takes amazing care of our dog and two cats when we are out of town. They are always relaxed, well-cared for, and content when we get back home. Laurie is fantastic about checking in and will send us pictures of them while we are away. I completely trust Laurie with our fur babies and in our home. She’s the BEST! Highly recommend!

To preface this review, I am not someone who ever wants to go anywhere without my dogs, but we needed to be away for the weekend. I lucked out and found Laurie...She is a blessing! Prior to leaving for the weekend, I stopped by Laurie’s home for payment...I was promptly greeted by 2 beautiful and well behaved dogs with joyful kisses In her beautifully maintained home! She is a wonderful pet owner herself. I knew she was going to take such great care of my babies. Laurie is a true professional from start to finish. She showed up at our home for our first meeting with pen in hand and wrote everything down as we chatted. All three of our dogs took to her right away. That spoke volumes for us because our pack doesn’t let just anyone into their circle or home. Laurie has such a calm and kind demeanor. We knew she was the perfect person to leave our dogs in her care with. Our weekend away was spectacular. Laurie kept us up to date every day with stories and photographs! It was so relieving to know everyone was happy! Unfortunately, our puppy was naughty and ate plants and other goods...Laurie cleaned everything up. Our house looked great (minus a couple of floor plants) upon our return home. Thank you Laurie, for being the real deal!

Amazing care provided including daily updates with photos! Laurie is reliable, reasonably priced and genuinely loves what she does. From old dogs to new pups, timid cats and rambunctious chickens, Laurie handles it with ease! Can’t speak highly enough for this wonderful service!! Not to mention she leaves the house immaculate, waters plants brings in mail and has suggestions for any cleaning tips I ask of her. We love Laurie as much as our pets do!!

Laurie has dog-sat at our house several times with our two Rottweilers. The boys adore her and it is such a relief knowing they are safe and happy at home with Laurie. She is always vey responsive when we reach out and she sends pics and video updates of the dogs while we’re a way. My dogs are a lot of work and Laurie does a great job with them. I recommend her wholeheartedly!

Laurie watched our cat Leo while we were on a week long vacation. She sent daily updates and pictures ( he is usually shy with strangers, but he seemed to really like Laurie ). She took a real interest in his well-being. We are thankful to know we have a professional like Laurie the next time we go away. She was really great!!

Laurie is both amazing with pets and amazing to work with! She is super flexible with our hectic schedule and is always accommodating and willing to care for our pup at all hours. I’ve ran into her taking care of other dogs and you can tell she loves them! She always has them in her control but it super sweet to them at the same time! And my fur babies lover her!

Laurie has been taking care of my two dogs for almost ten years. First she took care of them when she and I both lived in Southern Maine/NH. Then I moved to the Portland area four years ago and struggled to find reliable and trustworthy pet sitters to take care of my now senior dogs. Upon looking at my vet’s website for referrals I saw Laurie’s name! The shear joy and relief I felt when I realized Laurie was operating her business in this area was tremendous. She is my first call whenever I need someone to take care of the boys and/or stay in our home. You cannot find a better dog sitter!

New Client. Long time Golden Owners. Love how clean the Portland facility was. Designed smartly for Pets to be coming and going without causing problems at the entrance. They put two entrances. Smart. Waiting areas , same thing. The team members where cleaning stalls and maintaining the property with pleasure. And the monitors on all the rooms in the reception area. Liked it. The App is rather friendly to use. Great. Cant find any reason why not to call this my 2 Dogs (Brady & Brandy) "Home away from Home"

Amazing place and an amazing staff. I was running late to pick up my dog. They were supposed to be closing at 6:30 but they stayed past then so I could pick up my dog.

The staff at Camp Bow Wow take such great care of Lava, and are always so excited to see her! Lava loves to play at Camp Bow Wow during the day or for sleepaway camp!

We highly recommend Camp Bow Wow Portland. Our Irish Setter girl loves to go there to board and for day care. The staff is friendly and caring.

We love the friendly staff and clean facility. They love dogs and it shows, our dog can’t wait to go to daycare. We’ve used the boarding facilities as well and could not ask for better service, highly recommend!

Our pup love Camp Bow Wow and so do we. Hami is always so excited to go in and play with his dog friends but really loves his staff friends the most. He goes weekly and we board him as well every now and then because he likes it so much and it can be more convenient than getting him to a relative and the peace of mind knowing he’s safe and not getting into anything is great. I’d highly recommend this facility over other nearby options, Hami used to go to the one very close by and are so happy we swapped to Bow Wow.

My pup Alex loves going to camp bow wow!! I like the add on services available and that i can check in on him with the dog cams. Staff is great amf do not hesitate to call if they feel your pup is not feeling well - piece of mind for me that he is having fun and well cared for while there

Everyone there is so lovely. Our Sadie is a bit of a handful but everyone is so nice about dealing with her. We really appreciate how patient they are with her craziness.

I brought my 6 month old english setter in for her first interview and I was thrilled to be able to check in on her throughout the day with their doggie cams. She seemed so happy and the staff were all super friendly. I can't wait to bring my little girl back to play again!

My puppy Papillon, Holly, absolutely loves attending camp during the work week. Every morning, we get up and sing our own "Camp Bow-Wow" song and her tail wags so uncontrollably that she wiggles all over with excitement! When dropping her off, she loves to greet the staff with morning barks and scratches at the door to get through to her friends! Everybody who works at CBW, Portland, know my dog's name and treat her with so much warmth and love! The staff are always smiling and keep me up-dated on Holly's doings when I pick her up. The facility is always clean, run very well and even provided Holly with a jacket when she got too cold. Camp Bow Wow is an awesome experience for any dog! Katie and Holly Clark

This is by far the most fun and fulfilling job I’ve ever worked at. My stranger reactive/dog selective pup, Sundae, also loves it here! It’s amazing to see how far she’s come with the staff, even rolling over for belly rubs from them and jumping on them to get kisses. I love getting the daily report cards and seeing my selective girl get the chance to make friends and play her little heart out. They also make sure to let my more lazy pup, Moose, get as many naps as he needs and sneak him some cookies when I’m not looking. My dogs love it here and so do I! Thank you Roscoes <3

There are not enough characters available to tell you all the reasons I/we love this place. Bottom line is my big baby Rip wags his tail when we pull in the lot and can't wait to get through the door to play. He is happy and exhausted when I pick him up. I trust this staff at Roscoe's 100% with my boy and this means everything!! They've helped me learn more about some of his puppy/adolescent behaviors and helped with redirecting tips. They even surprised me with a bday photo! Every month they offer a different photo shoot for a nominal fee. My lil turkey!! They're amazing. We are thankful for Roscoe's!

My pup has been going to Roscoe's for almost 2 years and we are big fans! The staff are all so friendly and take great care of my pup while he is there. I am also so pleased with the level of communication! They call or communicate at pick up anything we need to know, and the daily report cards are great - I always look forward to their photos! It's nice to be able to watch my dog on the live webcams. My dog always has a great time here, and I feel good leaving him in the care of such wonderful people. Highly recommend!

Roscoe's was recommended to me by my dog's vet when he was a small puppy. That was about three years ago, and he's been going regularly ever since. I could not be happier with the care he gets there, and the people are nothing but terrific. They're friendly and helpful in times of need (such as last-minute overnights for family emergencies), and they clearly love the dogs they get to spend their days with (mine in particular, of course). It's exactly what we needed for our Springer Spaniel as well as the rest of our family.

Pops loves it there, though he does seem prefer the company of the playgroup supervisor over the dogs. We love the webcams! I'm constantly checking in on him at work and everybody here loves watching the dogs. And the optional photo shoot packages are great!

My dog has been there for 10 stays and gotten kennel cough 3 times. The most recent time picking him up it had already progressed badly enough that he needed to be taken to the emergency vet. They ignore warning signs and do not isolate dogs that are exhibiting symptoms regardless of how severe. It is a nice space, and the webcam to watch your dogs is great, but not worth the risk.

My dog stays at roscoes whenever I go on a trip. It's nice to be able to see him on cameras and check in on him while I'm gone. I also love seeing the report cards and the pictures they send!

My dog loves the VIP program. The more individualized program with less dogs, which means less chaos for him. He gets his energy out playing with a few dogs. He’s happy and safe.

Roscoe's is truly the best. I always know my dog, Jerry, is having fun and being well cared for and I love the report cards we get at the end of each day with photos of Jerry and his friends! I also love their availability for daycare and overnights that make spur of the moment plans a breeze!

Love how they care for your pet as their own! Also love the videos and pictures they send. I like that you can check in with the cameras to catch your dog having fun!

We have been using Peace of Mind Pals for I think over two years now! They are very reliable and dependable. It’s hard to find someone you trust with your fur babies and having them come to your home when you’re not there. Marie is always very responsive and helps us out when we are in a pinch! Very thankful!

We love using Peace of Mind for every vacation they have been awesome! They send email updates with photos and are so reliable and kind. You can tell they really love and care about the animals! She even reads books and listens to music with them. Highly recommend!!

We have been using Peace of Mind Pals for years and love their service. We get photos of our two cats everyday that they take care of them. They are very reliable and take care of our cats with tender loving care!

The people at Peace of Mind Pals are wonderful. We had them take care of our very sassy cat for a week and they followed the instructions to a tee as well as provided daily updates. Their pricing was extremely reasonable and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a pet sitter

I love Peace of Mind Pals. They give me exactly that...peace of mind! Sadie always sends me lovely pictures and check in’s about my kitty so I can go away knowing she is well cared for.

I really enjoyed this walking service but unfortunately had a walker who mistreated my dogs to the point that they became skittish and timid. When contacting the owner of the service she was very unprofessional and stopped responding. It’s very unfortunate. My animals are extremely important to me. I am lucky a neighbor reached out who witnessed the incident. I had some great walkers and one terrible one. Please beware and cautious.

Great group of people. They sent pictures of our puppy to us and gave us an update. Will definitely use them again.

I filled out the online form and the only response I got was that they don't service Windham. We don't live in Windham, we live in Falmouth. They say they service Falmouth. No response when I replied that we live in Falmouth, not Windham.

Amy gives great care to our kitty Maxine. We know we can count on her.. thank you!

They are just lovely. Being away I truly had peace of mind for my little ones. Thanks!

Happy Tails is a warm and friendly place and Rory just absolutely loves going there! They have helped him with his anxiety and often match him with specific dogs that he plays really well with!

We used Happy Tails for when we went cross country to California. May 30-June 12 it was under $800 and that included doggy daycare. Our dog was happy and healthy when we got back with no problems at all.

So thankful for happy tails! The staff is wonderful and have always been very accommodating to both of my dogs. One of my dogs requires a lot more patience and they have gone above and beyond for him. Plus, they always leave tired and happy! The “report cards” are super cute and fun too.

I have a VERY sensitive dog and this is the only daycare out of the 5 or 6 I have been to that he gets excited to go to in the morning. He is very happy to see each and every member of the staff. Begrudgingly, even the nice lady who does his nails. The owner has a strong presence at the business and he is very passionate about the care of your animals. Keep up the good work guys!

Happy Tails is the best doggy day care we’ve sent our dog to in all of New England!! The staff is friendly and know what they’re doing. Our dog always comes home happy!

I have a 2 year old Siberian husky who attended daycare multiple times. She has been accustomed to daycare since she was 4 months old and had no problems whatsoever. After my dog had spent multiple days a week at Happy Tails, I was told that i needed to have a discussion about my dog’s anxiety during break time. I was not aware that this day care had break time, where they put the dogs in separate kennels that resemble animal shelter cells. I do not kennel my dog, she’s a Siberian husky/malamute mix who is very active. She has attended multiple daycares who do not practice “break time.” She can self regulate, and frankly I am not willing to pay $50 per day for her to be forced to have a break time where she is separated from the other dogs and is locked into a kennel. I am glad that I never brought my older husky to this daycare whom I adopted from the shelter, as I feel these “break” times would have brought back too many traumatic memories. Do not recommend this daycare mainly because they do not know how to handle active dogs and want to discuss “your dog’s anxiety” after they lock them in an individual cell away from all of the other dogs.

I cannot recommend Happy Tails enough. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. They go above and beyond for our two dogs. They conduct pawsonality interviews for new dogs to make sure it’s a good fit for all (I so appreciate that daycare and boarding facilities do this!) and our dog Cleo struggled during hers - she suffers from some anxiety and HT worked through a variety of options - housing her in the larger kennel, housing her with her brother Boots and also trying a crate. I spoke on the phone with the manager multiple times during her first few visits and worked out a plan for her that would ultimately make her the happiest and most successful when staying at HT. The amount of thoughtfulness, professionalism and care that they provide for our dogs is unmatched. Cleo has tried other daycares where she says “nope, not going in.” When we arrive at HT her entire body wiggles from excitement and she cannot wait to go. They know the personalities of our two dogs better than anyone and they have them in the appropriate groups of other dogs they get along with and let them go out to the bathroom together before bed when they board there so they can say goodnight to one another. If only every daycare and boarding facility could be like Happy Tails.

Having just moved to the Portland area, I decided to try Happy Tails out for my two dogs. The moment the owner referred to my Sharpei as a “power breed,” I knew my dogs wouldn’t be treated with the love and kindness they more than deserve. After their two visits, I was told they did well. However, when I tried to schedule them for boarding, the the owner informed me that I would have to bring them at least five times before boarding bc they showed signs of anxiety. Even then, he said they might not be able to board. Thankfully, this is the only place we have ever received this kind of treatment. We now go to a daycare and boarding facility that welcomes my pups with open arms and they have a blast swimming and playing with other dogs.

I've been taking our pup here since she was old enough to go. She LOVES it. We had to stop while she wasn't spayed and life was brutal. I work long shifts, and not many places can accommodate 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. The staff loves their clients for sure. She's always excited to go, and sleeps like a rock. I drive out of my way to come here. Also have a great walking service with an app to go with to keep you informed! We love Happy Tails

Been to other places and this is by far the absolute best dog day care and boarding around! They are responsible, attentive, kind and dedicated. They get to know each dog and ensure s/he has an excellent experience. My two dogs flip out when we say, "Wanna go to ... Happy Tails?" It's our favorite :)

Very impressed with the level of service and care. We have two reactive/fearful dogs. The owner and staff are incredibly patient and supportive. They put the safety and well-being of the dogs first. The staff are also always very positive. The owner, Britt, is very communicative and helpful with scheduling. Appreciate the report cards.

Harley's been with TBY for about 7 months now and he absolutely loves it! His butt goes into overdrive when we arrive, he can hardly contain his joy!! Staff members are always helpful to pawrents and shower our pups with so much love & attention! Harley gets a variety of stimulation, not just hanging out with other dogs. From sniffaris to loose leash walks, bark boards to pupcicles, and ball pits to agility training Harley gets to try everything!!

We are so grateful for the fantastic care and attention to detail that The Bark Yard has given all of our three huge pups! We receive detailed daily summaries of each experience and feel very comfortable with the quality and thoughtful care provided. Highly recommend!

The Bark Yard has routinely impressed me during the year that my young dog has been attending. It is always clean and the people working there are very knowledgeable about dogs and keep them calm but entertained. Common-sense rules are always followed (one dog in the lobby at a time). What makes them really stand out is their excellent customer service. We had a dog visiting from New York that had to board for a day (it's hard to have a packed house for Thanksgiving and a Great Dane) and they worked with us to get her scheduled and comfortable and the dog was well taken care of, even though she wasn't a regular boarder. I can't recommend them enough!

We have been taking our 6 year old GSD, Mila, to The Bark Yard since the beginning of this year and are so beyond happy with our experience! Since Mila had never been to daycare before and typically prefers to be pretty lazy, TBY was more than accommodating. Mila started out in TBY’s Hybrid Daycare Program where Britt and her amazing staff allowed Mila the ability to ease into the environment, larger play groups, and the overall daycare experience. TBY plays close attention to how Mila plays and transitioned her into Full Daycare when she was ready. There was one day where there was a small incident in play group and Quinn, one of Mila’s favorite counselors, made sure to send the kindest and most informative email just to let us know about the minor incident, ensure us all was okay, and to just give us a peace of mind. Recently, we needed help with Mila since we were traveling and Britt was beyond helpful in the planning of our departure. Also, Britt was so willing to assist with the scheduling of upcoming boarding for Mila. Mila gets is so happy when we ask her “do you want to go to daycare??” and starts getting so excited in the car when she realizes that she is almost there. A 5 star review will never be enough credit for TBY! We are so lucky to have TBY and their amazing workers in our pup’s lives!

I’m so impressed with the progress Hercules has seen since we started working with Mike in February. Mike has been extremely patient with Herc’s dog reactivity— before training Herc would attack dogs and we couldn’t take him on walks. Now, Herc can greet dogs nicely and walks away from dogs who bark or lunge at him. He no longer pulls on walks, his anxiety has decreased so much that we can now leave him home alone, and he’s no longer having accidents in the house!! We have worked with other dog trainers for his issues in the past but Mike’s positive reinforcement training methods have worked so well, we see more and more progress after EVERY session and we are SO grateful!!!

Willard has been going to daycare/ ‘rec camp’ for about a year now and he LOVES it! I feel confident that he is well cared for with the right amount of physical and mental stimulation at the Barkyard. Willard also attends the Manners class through the Barkyard and we couldn’t be happier.

I've been bringing my Pup lanie here for almost a year now. She's boarded a few times and is in solo dog daycare a few times a month. I've had my Lanie for 10.5 years and have tried 4 other daycares over the years and Bark Yard is HANDS DOWN the best one I know of. I've never trusted another place as much as I trust this place. The level of care and attention is very high. There are tons of different options for activities, treats, and training. I really appreciate the report cards... especially during boarding it's so nice to get regular updates! The last daycare/boarding place Lanie was going downhill fast and I'm so glad I was able to find the Bark Yard. One thing I noticed when I switched is Lanie no longer gets friction burn on her paws. I think it was the rubber matting at the old place she went to, but whatever type of flooring at the Bark Yard doesn't give her these burns!

Our Edie has been to the Bark Yard for daycare and boarding. They are amazing! Everyone there is so friendly and takes such great care of our pup. They take the time to get to know your dog and provide them with the care and love they need. They go above and beyond to offer things that set them apart from all others. When I asked Britt how she remembered the names of all of the dogs her reply was, “They’re my friends!” Highly recommend them!

I adore this place and all the lovely humans within! My boy Indy has gone to many daycares the past 5yrs due to traveling. He has also been rejected from some daycares due to him not fitting in the “happy-go-lucky loves everything and everyone” standard. A lot of places we have checked out have groups of 20-30+ dogs with limited counselors. We cannot expect all different dogs to be able to coexist the same way in an overstimulating group of that size. The Bark Yard works harder and smarter! They have smaller groups where Britt and her team are able to cater to each individual dogs needs/personalities. They are very inviting, communicative and adaptable to both clients and their pets. They make me and Indy feel safe! It’s important to trust in those you are leaving your furbabies with. Highly recommend!!

Came into contact with an employee at a dog park with 6+ dogs. She was unable to control all of the dogs herself. One dog kept attacking my dog and she just sat there on her phone not paying attention. We finally just had to leave because she couldn’t (or wouldn’t) control it. Not a great look with your car in the parking lot covered in advertising. Don’t go to public dog parks with that many dogs if you can’t handle it.

I wouldn’t trust this company to watch my dog. Inattentive and is always watching her phone instead of paying attention to the dogs. Stay away.

Great service and opportunity for pups. Glad we have been a client.

They offer a nail trim clinic at our local pet store which is wonderful!! That is so incredibly convenient for pet owners! Amazing, caring people that care about all animals and the community!

We are new here and are so happy with the way our 3 dogs looked after grooming. They were all perfect. I was worried about our smallest dog because the last groomer I tried said he was too anxious and couldn’t be clipped. Oliver looked beautiful and wasn’t a problem I am so happy. Everyone was very friendly and professional. HIGHLY recommended!

We love this place! The staff is always totally friendly, and the dogs clearly love being there. Mine is normally trembling with excitement waiting at the door to get in. If that’s not the best sign of a dog being comfortable somewhere, I don’t know what is. You won’t find a better dog bath anywhere either. Depending on your breed, it’s possible whoever has washed your dog in the past hasn’t made it all the way down to the skin with a good scrubbing… I have a Labrador retriever with somewhere between three and four layers of fur (it’s best suited for swimming in cold water/oceans, sea fairing dogs back in the day), and he looks and smells amazing long after his bath from another dog day. I can tell the oils and odor have been removed from his skin. Give them a chance, if you have a friendly, outgoing dog, it’ll thank you.

Our dog Barkley loves this place so much He is so happy that he is spending the night. The staff is very friendly and you can tell they really love dogs. There is a big backyard for the dogs to Play in. When they get a bath they smell so good. -Mia

My dog loves it here. The people and their patrons (dogs) are all nice. Lisa, the owner, knows my breed and how to handle her grooming to perfection. And, most importantly, on a stay-over, she comes back to me as happy as I left her. Cuddoes to Lisa and her staff, and facilities.

Hank is very happy whether doing daycare or boarding. Everyone working here obviously loves what they do and it shows in their conscientious care. This guy goes happily wagging to Another Dog Day any chance he gets.

Brought my standard poodle here for a grooming appointment. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. They made sure to ask if any adjustments needed to be made when I came to pick him up. Will be bringing him back for future grooming appointments.

Another Dog Day has been a saving grace. All the staff are friendly and accommodating. I like how they only allow a limited amount of pups. And most importantly, Blue approves 😂 …

My Izzy loves it here and they treat her like the Queen she is. !!!

Thank you for being available when we needed a safe and trusting environment for our dog, probably the best Dog daycare in the Greater Portland Maine. Super friendly staff, very committed to excellent service and care deeply for our furry friends and family.