Aussie Hill Boarding and Event Center

08/28/2024

Drop of picture of your pets who are waiting. I will put ours in the comments.

08/28/2024

08/28/2024

We got this from our kennel vet this morning. If you have a booking with us and your dog has been around lots of doggy friends, please don't bring them to us if they are sick.

05/11/2024

Aurora over the boarding barn. With the overhang lights shining blue. Photo credit to our beautiful daughter, Shelby.

11/28/2023

As we move through this holiday season, we are very closely monitoring the new dog illness that is going around. We ask that if you have a booking with us in the next few weeks to please do not take your dog out where they would have multiple dog contacts, like a dog park or daycare. We are concerned as we have a lot of clients that are older and we do not risk getting them sick. Thanks in advance.

03/31/2023

We are safe here and missed the worst of the storms. We had all the pups out before the storm hit. We were lucky.

08/19/2022

The boarding barn is at the end of the rainbow tonight.

06/19/2022

Happy fathers day to all our special people. Here is the father of the boarding barn and what makes him amazing. Hugging Smoke and taking a work meeting with Baxter and Charlie Girl supervising.

06/05/2022

It would be awesome if we could get nominated this year: If you could go nominate us under services, pet boarding.
http://wcfcourier.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Best-2022/

Check it out now!

04/15/2022

Sad day here at Aussie Hill, one of the original Aussies crossed the rainbow bridge. He has a special picture and his MACh bar hanging in the office. It is so hard to loose a heart dog. TeeRex was Joe's special boy. Showing a photo when he was running agility and how special they were to each other.

03/12/2022

*Edited* If you are rude when you call, we may always be full. Please and thank you go along way.

Please understand we have been at full capacity for the next week, spring break, for 9 weeks. We understand your frustration, but calling and being rude because you want to drop your dog off today for your trip and this the first time in contact with us does not help your case.

03/03/2022

We are currently booking out 6 to 8 weeks. If you have plans call to check availability.

We are very full for Spring Break week.

02/26/2022

POEM OF A DOG
I am the one who always waits for you.
Your car has a special sound that I
have imprinted on my senses, I can
recognize it among a thousand.
Your steps have a magic timbre.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!
Your scent is the best,
Your presence is what moves my
senses.
Your awakening wakes me up.
I watch you sleep and for me you are
my God, I am happy watching over
your sleep.
Your gaze is a ray of light. Your hands
on me have the lightness of peace and
the sublime display of infinite love.
When you go out, I feel a huge
emptiness in my heart.
I wait for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all
my life today, tomorrow and always:
I am your dog ❤️

02/23/2022

Please understand what you are signing up for when you select your best friend.

We always say this about a working dog:
If you dont keep their mind busy and give them a job, they will find their own and you may not like what they pick.

The dog in the movie is a highly trained and under control animal that has thousands of hours of training to do his job.

I’ve seen others posting about the new Channing Tatum movie “Dog” so I wanted to put my thoughts out there. Every time a dog breed is featured in a film, there is a surge in ownership of that breed, without understanding of what that breed is. Malinois are serious dogs, and need a LOT of training. They are amazing, intelligent, driven dogs, but not for most homes. If you see the movie and think, “ it’d be really cool to have a dog like that,” just don’t. You’ll be in over your head, and with a Mal that can be dangerous. So appreciate them, read books about all the cool stuff they have done in war zones, but don’t think that translates to a dog that is content to sleep on the sofa 22 hours a day. As an example of this I present the photo of 2 kitted out special forces soldiers in training, and the most dangerous weapons these guys are carrying wear basket muzzles.

01/03/2022

Missing Salka, Blitz, Blaze and Freddy here.

11/25/2021

We all know our pups are part of the family. We need to keep them safe. Below are the items the AVMA caution should NOT be served to dogs at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, due to unsafe or unhealthy ingredients:

Turkey bones, skin, and gravy
Stuffing
Casseroles
Mashed potatoes
Creamed peas
Chocolate, cookies, pies, and sweets (especially anything containing xylitol -aka- birch sugar)
Alcoholic beverages
Raisins and grapes
Onions, scallions, and garlic
Ham
Yeast dough
Fatty foods
Foods containing spices

09/22/2021

"Dogs are how people would be if the important stuff is all that mattered to us." – Ashly Lorenzana

09/07/2021

Heat finally broke today with the cold front. Hanging with ZoeyGrace in the turn out. She insisted on kisses before we play.

08/20/2021

Lots of kennel cough going on right now. Stay home with your pups, no dog parks.

07/19/2021

Please be mindful of your reservations. . We are booked full several weeks out and if you do not show up for your reservation that is a spot we could have filled. We are having a rash of no shows lately. We will start charging a non-refundable booking fee if the trend continues.

Be considerate,
Joe & Maggi Mills

06/25/2021

Saw this online. Hits home

I AM A DOG BOARDING FACILITY OWNER
I meet your pup. I fall in love with your pup. I get to know you. I share your daily struggles, going to work and after your day is done. I know your loves, your dislikes, your struggles, your happy times and your sad times. I listen to you boast with pride and I am here for you when something doesn’t go right.
I play with your pup, I feed your pup. I make sure his poo is healthy. Is he eating? Is he drinking? Do I need to add pumpkin to his food? Chicken and rice? Wet food so he will eat? Does he have allergies? Let’s check.
Did he take his meds? Do I add them to wet food? Peanut butter? Cheese? As a treat? Do I need to put the meds down his throat at the risk of being bitten? He needs his meds. Did he take his meds?
Did he play nicely? Did he get scratched? Is he limping? Where did that blood come from? His toe, his tooth, his ear? Is he a puppy? Is he teething? Is he in the right playgroup? Too calm? Too active? Too big? Too small?
Did he eat his lunch? Is he drinking enough? Did he throw up? Have diarrhea? Why? Is he nervous? Shy? Confident? Does he have separation anxiety?
I comfort him, love on him, redirect him when he misbehaves. Is he too tired? Too old? Too young? Does he have the correct vaccines? Do I have the owner’s phone number? Emergency contact number? Do I take him to the vet? Or wait? Do I tell the owner he has a tummy ache or wait a day with chicken and rice? What would the owners be able to do from Hawaii? Cabo? San Diego? Chicago? Will it ruin their vacation if I call? Will they worry too much, when I could just tend to them for a couple days with chicken and rice? Should I call?
I take you pup to the emergency hospital when I can’t get ahold of you. I cry, I worry. What do I do without the owner’s consent? The doctors are so understanding and helpful. I pay in order to get your pup medical care that he needs no matter what the cost.
I feel exhausted, sad, worried, happy, thankful of your trust. Upset when you are disappointed or unhappy for any reason. Trying to please. Trying to do my best every day. Come in at all hours to handle situations to ensure your pet’s safety.
I go to the grocery if you didn’t bring enough food. I don’t charge. You have a family emergency. I fit your pup in even though we are sold out. I give you a discount. I send flowers when you lose your best friend, have a baby, or lose a loved one.
I cry when you are not looking, wondering if I am doing everything I can. I worry. Will you be happy with my services? With my employees? With my pricing? My conversation? My expressing of concerns to help your pup and you?
Will you ever know what I have done to ensure your pet is healthy, happy and excited to see you when you pick up? Will you be upset with me if I tell you your pup acted out and needs training? Is it my fault?
Do you know that I work 14-16 hour days 6-7 days a week? That I have policies in place for safety reasons? Not to inconvenience you. Do you know I come in 2 hours before opening to take care of your pet and stay 2 hours after closing to tuck them in? I have music and nightlights to ensure a restful night?
I give extra lovin’ and sit with your pups. We clean and clean and clean. Still your pup catches a cold. You are upset. I worry. Do I get a bad review? I give blankets if you don’t bring one. I upgrade your pup’s accommodations and don’t tell you.
We have dishes, laundry, mopping, sweeping, cleaning walls, lobby, windows, playrooms, doggie suites, baths to do, bathroom to clean, customer service, paperwork, reservations, phones. And yes…eventually, we get to play with dogs all day.
I LOVE MY JOB
I AM A DOG BOARDING FACILITY OWNER
AUTHOR UNKNOWN

06/19/2021

We have been running crazy this month. For the first time EVER we have very limited to no availability on the weekends out almost 6 weeks. If you need boarding call us early to check it out. We dont like to have to tell people we are full. But our choice to make the kennel small makes sure we can care for the dogs we board. TeeRex is even so surprised that he has a crazy hair day.
Remember to have patience and be nice to all that are in service industries. Maggi & Joe

06/08/2021

Best of the Best is coming up. We would appreciate your votes if you feel we are deserving. We will be included under services. Thanks in advance to all who take the time to cast their votes.

http://wcfcourier.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Best-2021/

Check it out now!

06/08/2021

At one time we were routinely traveling with 5 aussies to agility trials. All 5 dogs had seat belts to plug into the back seat of the truck and we had a seat extension so they had more room. Aussie pile with 4 of them in this picture. So sweet!

06/04/2021

It is a crazy full month! Where is everyone going?
Seeing family for the first time in a while?
Just getting out into nature?
Or full blown vacation fun?

05/21/2021

Hey pawsome friends!

We are getting back to being full once again. So if you are planning a getaway, give us a call a couple of weeks ahead to check availability.

05/09/2021

Scoop Feed we do not have a traditional sign, but we are clever too. You have been challenged.