Abode Canine Care

16/08/2022

Here at Abode we take safety seriously! Maintaining a healthy clean environment for your dog is part of that process. That’s why we are super excited for our new sanitizing system! From kennels to patios to dog toys and even our grass this hose attachment safely sanitizes all our dog friendly areas. The best part is the cleaning solution is non toxic to dogs and safe for your pooch. 🐶 🧼

17/04/2022

Ranger, Obi, Bruno and Vesper wanted to hop in and show you their Sunday best and wish you all a Happy Easter, or amazing sunny Sunday. ☀️ Whatever you’re celebrating today, enjoy your day! 🐰

03/04/2022

Let’s talk about ⏰ kennel time! One of the requirements to stay with us is kennel/crate training. All dogs staying at Abode need to be comfortable and happy in a crate.

❓WHY - The simple answer is it’s good for them and good for us! Plus it’s a safety issue.

🐶 Crate trained dogs know that their kennel or crate is a safe and happy place, and have come to learn positive association with being kenneled or crated.

🏡 Here at Abode we strive to give all dogs as much out of kennel time as possible, however there are times we need to utilize kennels and we don’t want that to be a negative experience for your dog.

👋🏼 Anytime we leave our home or can’t supervise dogs (like when we sleep) all our pups go into their cozy little dens. This allows us to have the peace of mind that all our furry guests are safe, warm, comfortable and not fighting, biting, or destroying anything in our home. It allows us to give YOU the peace of mind that your dog won’t be engaging in bad behaviors and is returned to you without partaking in any backyard doggy fight clubs 😂

😣Need help with crate training? Shoot us a DM and we can recommend you some fantastic local trainers in the Reno area.

23/03/2022

Often I get asked what are my favorite dogs to board… I think most people are expecting me to respond with a breed. But I think I usually surprise them with my response. My favorite dogs to board are dogs with training. Some owners are capable of a high level of obedience and behavioral training at home. Most aren’t. Let’s be honest we are all busy people and it takes a lot of research and time to train your dog effectively. But that time and research definitely pays off and it makes your dog less stressed in boarding situations and makes it easier for us to communicate with your dog and fulfill their needs. If you’re local and looking for some resources we are happy to point you to some Reno area trainers. Pictured here you’ll see Charlie and Gunnar 2 dogs from one of our favorite local trainers !

11/03/2022

Cuteness overload! Check out our crew today! Plans for the weekend = dog snuggles all day. 💕

28/02/2022

Say hi to Abby! She’s a Great Pyrenees mix and she’s here to hang out for about a week. She’s the first pup we have had since our “mini break” and she’s prefect to break us back in. Stay tuned for her adventures and fun this week! 🤩🤍

26/02/2022

Shadow is anxiously awaiting our little dog vacation. We have been booked straight for the last 36 days. No breaks from dogs. Let me start by saying I love my job and I love these dogs. But I also love these little breaks in between. What you guys don’t see is all the behind the scenes work that goes on when we have dogs leave. Swipe to check it out ➡️

1. Vacuuming & Mopping
2. Popping down kennels & storage
3. Sanitizing & Cleaning
4. LOTS of laundry (washing bedding)
5. Cleaning & sanitizing cots

It’s a lot. And we have been non stop back to back for over a month. I’m going to take the next couple days to pour in deep to my dog. He deserves it. We start back up on the 3rd and we are getting ready for our busiest month yet! 🤩

24/02/2022

Goldie and Champ came to us all the way from the Bay Area in California! Their owners are in town for a mini vacation. The pups got their own vacay and enjoyed some sunbathing in the backyard. ☀️

24/02/2022

Bynx is here for overnight boarding. He goes home tomorrow. It’s his trial run. He’s coming back in March for a week. 😂🥰

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19/02/2022

Meet Cabo! Cabo is here for the holiday weekend through Monday. He’s a BIG boy but he’s all floof. He’s a sweet boy who’s ready for pets and snuggles. Stay tuned for more stories on Cabo. 🤍

19/02/2022

Fun Times! 🎾
Well behaved pups get to enjoy lots of benefits of boarding with us. Car rides, coffee shop dates, errands, walks to the park these are just some of the fun little extras your pup can partake in if they are with us. All dogs are of course exercised in our care daily but these extra fun things always bring joy to us any the pups.

08/02/2022

Say hi to Mowgley! He came to us all the way from sunny Susanville CA. He’s here until Monday. Stay tuned for his adventures this week. ☀️ 🎾🦮

03/01/2022

That moment when you opened a boarding business 5 weeks ago… tripled your income goal... had 30 dogs in and out do your house in the last month and you are finally alone with your dog for one night before more clients come in. 😭

25/12/2021

➡️Swipe to see some of the most adorable Christmas pups you’ve ever seen! I had to snap some pics to send to my boarding clients. I know how hard it can be not having your furry friend during the holidays. I’m hoping these pics helped to brighten the day if my clients. 🎅🏼🥰🎄🎁

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to Beckett my only drop in client this weekend. I visited him on Christmas morning after my kids opened presents and brought him a little Turkey chewie. I love this big ole baby.

23/12/2021

A Christmas puppy? Yep! One we don’t have to keep and gets to go home next week! The kids are still having a blast though. Meet Lucy the golden doodle puppy. We are happy to board your kennel trained puppy. Based on vaccination status we can keep them quarantined from other dogs if you wish. Isn’t this girl so sweet?

19/12/2021

A lot of my friends wonder how the heck I can handle so many dogs in my house. They wonder if they bark all night in kennels. Nope. They don’t and I feel super comfortable with all these dogs in my house. During thanksgiving we had 8! 😵‍💫

Why do I feel so comfortable?

To put it simply I have an amazing dog trainer who has empowered me with some pretty awesome skills and talents. Let’s be honest I could probably start training dogs. But I don’t want to. It’s not necessarily where my passion is. And with 2 small kids I don’t think I have the time needed to dedicate to training dogs. I gotta train these small humans.

But what I do know is I know 10000% more about dog behavior, psychology, and energy than I did a year ago. I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable allowing all these dogs in my house without those skills and talents. It helps to maintain a safe environment not only for the dogs but for my whole family.

Thanks for everything you’re given me! ❤️

P.S. 4/5 dogs in this pic are limitless dogs! 😍

18/12/2021

Let’s talk food! Each pup has unique needs, allergies, feeding schedules and food preferences. The nice thing about boarding in a small home based facility is that we can meet any nutritional needs your pup might have. Kibble, raw, something in between? We got you. We are here to perfectly prepare your dogs meals exactly how they like. What do you feed your dog?

13/12/2021

Hi Brigid! 👋🏼
We are excited to have you in for daycare! Enjoying some outdoor time before the next wave of the storm kicks in.

09/12/2021

Shadow is having a fun snow day!
Weather can be fun for dogs. Some pups love the rain or snow, but it’s important to keep your short hair furry friends warm in the colder weather. Boarding dogs outside can also be harmful to their health if they can’t get warm. Here at Abode your pup is always in a temperature controlled environment. We don’t leave anyone outside too long in the cold and we have plenty of blankets and a toasty fireplace to curl up next to. Is your pup a prance in the snow or a curl up on the couch kinda dog?

03/12/2021

Although most of our posts picture medium or large breed dogs we also take the little guys! All shapes sizes and breeds are welcome at Abode. 🐶 🐩 🐕 🐕‍🦺🦮🐾🦴

02/12/2021

Look at all these cute pitties! I’ve learned so much this first week in business. It’s been hard but satisfying. I realized I have an innate “sense” for dogs and their energy. When deciding what dogs to let in my yard it’s an ever evolving dance between energy, dominance, and honestly breed. As an owner of a pit I’m the first to advocate for them but also the first to say they have “pit things” that make them unique. I had such eye opening conversations with a couple friends yesterday and I’m encouraged and ready to take on the next level of Abode Canine Care.

02/12/2021

Here at Abode we run a family business. So if your pup is good with kids we will let kids and fur babies exist as one. If your pup isn’t so fond of kids we can make that work too. That’s one of the best things about us. We are flexible to meet your needs. This is Arrow. She has had bad dog experiences at the dog park and likes to feel secure. She also craves individual attention so she loved spending some 1-1 time with my daughter Peyton. ❤️ 🐩

02/12/2021

Just hangin with some friends at the park. One of the things that makes boarding at Abode different is that we have a homey feel while also being a licensed and insured facility.

This means your pup comes in our home hangs out on our couch, goes on adventures with us but you still have the comfort of knowing they are safe and sound in trusted hands.

We took our boarding dog Birdie to CA today to visit my MIL and her pup Bella (sheltie in pic). She did great had an amazing adventure day and is now dead asleep.

Here at Abode we strive to give your pup and enriching environment, plenty of exercise and socialization while also keeping them safe. That’s what makes us different. ❤️

02/12/2021

✅What to expect at Abode:

•Large safe fenced in yard for lots of fun, play, and running space

•Family of 4 to give lots of belly rubs and scratches

•Fun adventures like going on hikes, or parks, coffee shops etc

•Socialization with our pup and any other pups that are boarding

•Safe environment for your pup we are first aid/CPR certified and well versed in canine body language and behavior