How Do I Book My Dog’s Stay With You?

Please view my services page at the link above to view my rates and add-ons that can help take your pup’s stay from great to amazing.

If you are a NEW CLIENT, please fill out THIS FORM to request your Dachshund’s stay.

If you are an EXISTING CLIENT, please reach out to me via the method we regularly use to communicate (ie. text, email, messenger, etc.)

What Makes Me Different

I’m not your average dog sitter – or, technically, dog boarder.

Here are a few of the things that make me different:

• I only care for 1-2 (and very occasionally 3) Dachshunds at a time.

• I supervise, engage with, and love on your dog as close to 24-7 as possible.

• I’ve spent over 100 hours learning about dog body language, dog interactions, behavior, and training.

• I have over 15 hours of pet first aid training, including handling emergencies when you’re not close to a veterinarian.

• I have experience caring for IVDD dogs in recovery, including providing home laser treatments, preforming rehab exercises, and I am comfortable expressing bladder/bowels.

• I specialize in long-term stays. (some clients have stayed with me for up to 8 weeks at a time!)

• I’m the founder of YouDidWhatWithYourWiener, an online educational resource for Dachshund owners, and I’ve been studying the Dachshund breed full-time for over 10 years.

• Unless requested otherwise, I will send you a daily update(s) with a photo(s) or video(s).

• I observe your dog’s behavior and needs in an unfamiliar setting. At the end of your dog’s stay, you receive a 15-minute minimum consult about your dog’s behavior, additional potential needs, and training tips.

• I carry daycare and boarding insurance through Pet Care Insurance (policy #JN1225-PCI105809).

Her home is catered to the ease and enjoyment of the dogs which is so amazing and definitely was appreciated. From start to finish, we loved our experience with Jessica!” – Ashley B, Tilly’s Mom

What Will My Dog’s Stay Be Like?

Each day is a bit different at our house since I work from home and focus on each dog’s needs in the moment. Sometimes, the day I had planned is not the way it turns out, but I pride myself in my flexibility.

If we’re not at home, we’re traveling or camping (only with your permission). During those times, your dog will be busy seeing and sniffing new places, walking or playing outside as much as possible, watching the world go by from the park or car (when driving from place to place), and gaining new experiences that can help with emotional resillience.

For more details about what your dog’s stay will be like, please read this blog post.

My Certifications

I aim to set myself apart from other dog sitters. Over the last few years, I have taken a deep dive into dog behavior, training, enrichment, and welfare (as animals dependent on our care).

In 2024, I completed a 13-week canine behavior modification mentorship and because a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM). As a LFDM, I use the L.E.G.S. (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self), and applied animal total welfare, models to help me understand your Dachshund’s behavior and mediate conflicts between dogs and their families.

In 2025, I formalized what I had been practicing with my Dachshunds for over 20 years by becoming a Canine Enrichment Specialist. During your doxie’s stay, I tailor activities for your pup to help them exercise their mind, emotionally cope with being in a different house with a different person, and relieve stress.

I also have extensive experience with pet first aid via over 10 hours of previous pet first aid training, my experience growing up on an urban farm, and handling emergencies with my own dogs while hiking and camping.