Nature of the Dog

Nature of the Dog We are a small, family owned dog boarding and daycare facility located in Ada, MI. We have been serving the Greater Grand Rapids Area since 2011.

03/11/2025
Fresh tracks with Ozzy!
02/13/2025

Fresh tracks with Ozzy!

02/11/2025
MOOSE NEEDS A HOME! ♡ Please read the information from his foster parents below. If you are interested, their email is i...
02/05/2025

MOOSE NEEDS A HOME! ♡ Please read the information from his foster parents below. If you are interested, their email is included. Serious inquiries only please. Let's find this good boy a home!

This handsome full-breed Lab is looking for his perfect match! 💙 Moose will be one year old on March 30th, and he’s as classic a Labrador as they come—obsessed with fetch, eager to learn, and full of love.

Here is some information from his foster home: 

Moose is house-trained & smart – He shows excellent signs of being eager to learn. He knows sit, drop, and walks well on a leash. He also has a good recall. Highly food-motivated which will help with teaching him more skills and tricks. 

Playful & Sweet – Fetch, tug, and being by your side are his favorite things. He has a sweet personality and is great with kids and other dogs. Not sure about cats as he has never been around them to the foster's knowledge. 

Moose shows some minor signs of separation anxiety, likely from long hours in a crate in his previous home. With reassurance and time, he’ll gain the confidence he needs! With only a few days at his foster home - he is already showing signs of relaxing and being less anxious. 

Moose is not neutered yet, but was given his puppy vaccines. As mentioned before, he is a full-breed lab and has the application to become akc certified. 

If you or someone you know is looking for a loving, playful Lab, Moose is ready to find his forever home! 🏡🐾 Please contact
[email protected] for more information.

Kal 🥰
02/04/2025

Kal 🥰

We are honored to be nominated for the Best of Grand Rapids, Doggie Daycare category! We are so happy that we get to spe...
01/23/2025

We are honored to be nominated for the Best of Grand Rapids, Doggie Daycare category! We are so happy that we get to spend our days caring for dogs. It's truly rewarding, and thank you to everyone who entrusts us with their dogs. ♡ If you have a moment, please give us a vote!

https://www.grmag.com/bestofgr/ballot/

We are honored to be nominated for the Best of Grand Rapids, Doggie Daycare category! We are so happy that we get to spe...
01/23/2025

We are honored to be nominated for the Best of Grand Rapids, Doggie Daycare category! We are so happy that we get to spend our days caring for dogs. It's truly rewarding, and thank you to everyone who entrusts us with their dogs. ♡ If you have a moment, please give us a vote!

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Noci loves to lay, eat, and play in the snow!
01/16/2025

Noci loves to lay, eat, and play in the snow!

Snow pup Benny loves all the fresh snow!
01/14/2025

Snow pup Benny loves all the fresh snow!

New daycare friends, Hobbes and Kal!
01/09/2025

New daycare friends, Hobbes and Kal!

Grizzly Bear and Tank are the best of friends. ♡
12/06/2024

Grizzly Bear and Tank are the best of friends. ♡

Our assistant manager Alena, has a cat who is in need of help. Send thoughts and prayers for Jasper's recovery, and if y...
12/03/2024

Our assistant manager Alena, has a cat who is in need of help. Send thoughts and prayers for Jasper's recovery, and if you would like to donate to help with vet bills, you can do so at the link below. 🧡

This is Jasper! He is a 2.5 year old barn cat, is a fantastic mouser and as sw… Alena Rolo needs your support for Help Save Jasper: Critical Care Needed

It's almost that time of year again! If you're looking for a special gift for a dog lover, contact local artist Linda Ba...
11/04/2024

It's almost that time of year again! If you're looking for a special gift for a dog lover, contact local artist Linda Bassford for a custom Christmas ornament. (She also does cats, horses, people....you name it). Her prices are very reasonable and it's a gift that lasts each Christmas season. You can contact her at [email protected]

Maverick can be a shy pup, but when he gets outside, he comes out of his shell! 🥰
10/20/2024

Maverick can be a shy pup, but when he gets outside, he comes out of his shell! 🥰

*LOOKING FOR A FOSTER OR PERMANENT HOME*If you are interested, please message us, and we will put you in contact with hi...
10/11/2024

*LOOKING FOR A FOSTER OR PERMANENT HOME*
If you are interested, please message us, and we will put you in contact with his caretakers.

“Frank's story begins with unimaginable cruelty. Beaten, abandoned, and left to suffer, he came to us with both physical and emotional scars. We’ve been working through the trauma he endured for a few months now, and he is progressing in his training. He is looking for a home that is familiar with the breed, will continue his training (his first year will be paid for), and will be patient as he learns to trust humans again. 

We are not sure how he is with other dogs, he will be tested further along in his training, for now he would do best as the only dog, with no young children. He is sweet, playful and just wants love. He is house broke, and loves his walks - he is great on a leash."

Pickle and her fantastic ears. 🥰
10/07/2024

Pickle and her fantastic ears. 🥰

10/02/2024

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5921 2 MILE Road NE
Ada, MI
49301

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Grand Rapids Dog Walking

At Nature of the Dog we understand that there is more to dog walking than might be immediately obvious. There’s quite a difference between a competent, reliable professional dog walking company and simply throwing a leash on a few dogs and heading out the door. We are fully bonded and insured, Pet-Tech first aid certified, and have earned professional certification through dog*tec’s Dog Walking Academy. You can trust us to care for your dog! Contact us today to reserve a spot on our schedule.