Cuddles. Not kennels.
I'm Sam. I board and daycare dogs in my own home, cage-free, and you get photo report cards twice a day. Licensed, bonded, and insured.
Two report cards. Every single day.
For your trial day, you receive a wealth of ongoing photos & updates. Past that, you receive not just one but TWO photo-packed, daily report cards: one covering potty habits, stool health, key achievements & areas for improvement, and a Complimentary Canine Crew Card listing every canine companion they interacted with that day (name, gender, breed).
A home, not a facility
The PAWfect alternative to conventional dog facilities. Your pup's second doggy home: a fenced yard for zoomies, couches for naps, and one caretaker who knows every guest by name.
These faces don't lie
"Flexible hours, more 1:1 care (cannot stress this one enough!!), more space for dogs to roam... my favorite part is daily report cards."
Wiley · Mutt"I don't care where I live in this state, I will always drive to take my precious Nala to Sam when I travel."
Nala · Lab & German Shepherd mix"Sam really makes this a luxury for your dog."
Cory · English Mastiff
Meet Sam
Eight years as a volunteer animal attendant at the South Suburban Humane Society. Three years with Chicago's B.A.A.R.K. Foundation caring for senior and special-needs rescues. A North Central College graduate who never stopped studying dogs, and never will.
The house is named in loving memory of Mary Austgen Doggett
Human mother of 5, dog mom of 2, and wife to Randy Doggett. Her family's generosity and courage helped Sam build this business, and every day of 5-star care is given in honor of the realest doggy lover, ever.
Rates & how to start
Meet & greet
The first introduction to your pet is especially critical
Trial day
All stays require you first purchase & then complete a trial run daycare stay
Book
Call or text to reserve your dates