A page to showcase "The Dog House Inn" and my clients dogs who come to stay & play! The property is approximately 2 acres, and is completely fenced in. LOL! LMK!
The Dog House Inn -- Is my home where I live with my two boys, Tommy & Jack, and my two dogs, Perlita & Lupino. This is where I grew up, and is a perfect place for dogs of any size to come and play. We sit right next to a golf course-- so in winter we go for long walks out there (see photos). Originally my business started after my second son Jack was born, I didn't want to work in NYC anymore (I
was a fashion executive for a Childrenswear manufacturer), and I wanted to do something part time. That was over 20 years ago! After my Divorce in 2010 I moved back to my childhood home, and I was still walking & boarding a few dogs...while taking care of my Mom. In 2014, my Mom passed away, and I bought a house in Florida! I thought I would move there to be closer to my sister and youngest brother(I have 6 brothers). However, my boys, did not want to go, and I really didn't want to live away from them either. So I rented out my home in Florida; "Casa Divina" (named after my mom) on Vrbo & Airbnb. I decided while my boys are still at home, I would open up my business again. And, so The Dog House Inn was created. I wanted to offer the dogs a "family" away from home, where they can feel safe and have a good time--essentially a vacation for your dog! Since, I offer my home in Florida to people looking to go on vacation, why not offer The Dog House Inn as a place for dogs to go on vacation... so an Airbnb for dogs! The dogs are cared for as if they were my own, and they have full access to the property--They can play in or outside all day if they want. They can sleep in any part of the house that is comfortable, which includes the couch, and if they can fit? They can sleep on my Kingsize bed...which is where most of them end up! Most of the time they follow me around while I garden, and play "ball". They spend a lot of time playing with each other, and so the dogs that come MUST be socialized, and submissive, not dominant, since I am the "Pack Leader"! Aggressive dogs, are not a good fit. Neither are timid dogs, or "pampered" dogs. My dogs play, they get dirty, they are silly and sometimes rough with each other...But, I am always here to make sure things don't get too crazy... once in a while I have had a dog completely covered in mud! Then and only then do I offer a free doggie bath! So, if you have a dog in need of a little vacation--whether it is because you are away? Or, because they need a break-- for a day-- a night-- a weekend? I am looking forward to meeting many new dogs. THX
09/02/2025
A selection of the best moments of Winston - I initially had over 800 photos and numerous videos, but I wanted to share these. Winston started coming to us in the fall of 2018, and passed away on August 25, 2025. His absence will be deeply felt.
08/17/2025
Happy Sundayđ
08/07/2025
A few photos from yesterday⌠doggies love posing for Holly
08/02/2025
Moose always makes me laugh
06/22/2025
A few portraits from last week
05/07/2025
A few recent photosâŚ
01/26/2025
A few photos from last week
12/25/2024
Warmest wishes to everyone this holiday season for a joyous Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
12/21/2024
Snow and Bailey
12/05/2024
A few photos from this week: Duncan waiting for his ride to The Dog House Inn; Lou and Moose;
Winnie; Fiona,Dudley,Eddie and Bey;
Duncan & Moose
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The Dog House Inn -- Is my home where I live with my two boys, Tommy & Jack, and my two dogs, Perlita & Lupino. This is a perfect place for dogs of any size to come and play. The property is approximately 2 acres, and is completely fenced in. We sit right next to a golf course-- so in winter we go for long walks
My business started after the birth of my second son Jack, I didn't want to go back to work in NYC (I was a fashion executive for a Childrenswear manufacturer), I wanted to spend more time at home and I wanted to do something part time. So, I started walking dogs, and boarding them at my home in Rye, NY...that was over 20 years ago!
I got divorced in 2010, and moved back to my childhood home, in Purchase. I was still walking & boarding a few dogs(most of my clients lived in Greenwich or Rye).But my Mom was not well, so I spent as much time with her as possible, and I did not look for new clients. Sadly, my Mom passed away in 2014, and I had to decide what to do with my inheritance. I decided to buy a house in Florida, and I thought I would move there, to be closer to my sister and my youngest brother, (I have 6 brothers!). However, my kids did not want to move, so I now had a home in New York and a home in Florida, and I had to find a way to pay for both of them!
I decided to rent out my home in Florida; "Casa Divina" (which is named after my Mom --Divina translates as Diane). which is in WPB, and is available on Airbnb!
And then I realized that I had to do something in New York. I hadnât thought I wanted to continue to walk dogs. I had been doing that for 20 years! But it is all about perspective, and I realized that I could run a âdog boardingâ business like my âvacation homeâ in Florida. An Airbnb for dogs! And, The Dog House Inn was born.
I wanted to offer my clientâs dogs a "family" away from home, where they can be âfreeâ to play, where they are safe and loved as if they were mine--essentially a âhome away from homeâ.
The dogs have full access to the property--They can play in or outside all day if they want. They can sleep in any part of the house that is comfortable, which includes the couch, and if they can fit? They can sleep with me, on my king size bed...which, is where most of them end up!
Most of the time they follow me around...in the summer, they help me garden, or work in the yard, and we play "ball".
They spend a lot of time playing with each other, and so the dogs that come MUST be socialized, and submissive, not dominant. They must defer to me, since they look at me as the "Pack Leader"-
I do not take aggressive dogs, because if the dogs get into a fight, an aggressive dog, will not back down...it becomes difficult to control the âpackâ. So aggressive dogs are not a good fit. Neither are timid dogs, needy dogs or "pampered" dogs!
My dogs play, they get dirty, they are silly and sometimes rough with each other... I am always here to make sure things don't get too crazy...
So, if you have a dog in need of a little vacation--whether it is because you are away? Or, because they need a break-- for a day-- a night-- a weekend? LMK! I am looking forward to meeting many new dogs!