A quieter kind of dog boarding.
One guest dog at a time, in a real home, with one primary caregiver and space to settle in.
Meet Tona
I’m Tona, and I’m the person responsible for your dog throughout their stay.
I work from home, which means guest dogs are usually nearby while I work rather than spending most of the day alone. Depending on the weather and what the dog is comfortable with, we move between the house, the insulated garage where I work, and the fenced backyard.
I handle the daily care myself, including feeding, walks, play, exercise, downtime, overnight care, and communication with you.
I also send at least one photo and one video update each day so you can see how your dog is doing.
The goal is not to create a packed schedule. I want each stay to feel like a normal home routine with enough activity, attention, and rest for your dog to settle in.
Meet Xoco
Xoco lives here too.
She is about 38 pounds, active, affectionate, well trained, and comfortable in her crate. She enjoys walks, running, playing, training games, exploring, water, hiking, and relaxing at home.
She generally does well with friendly, respectful dogs after a proper introduction.
Because this is Xoco’s home too, compatibility with her is an important part of every new booking. Before the first stay, your dog will meet Xoco so we can see how they interact and whether both dogs are comfortable together.
I do not expect the dogs to become best friends. The important thing is that they can share the home safely and comfortably.
Why One Guest at a Time?
I intentionally board one guest dog at a time. It keeps the home more predictable and gives me more opportunity to pay attention to how each dog is adjusting.
More individual attention
I can focus on one guest dog’s routine, comfort, and needs instead of managing a group.
A more predictable environment
There are fewer dogs coming and going, which can make the home feel calmer.
Only one resident dog to meet
Your dog gets to know Xoco rather than adjusting to a changing group of unfamiliar dogs.
Easier to notice the details
With one guest, it is easier to notice how they are eating, resting, playing, and settling into the stay.
Two dogs from the same household may occasionally be considered together, depending on their size, temperament, and care needs.
A real home with room to settle in
Guest dogs stay inside the home with me and Xoco.
The backyard is securely fenced at approximately seven feet high, giving the dogs room for supervised outdoor time, play, and bathroom breaks.
I also work from an insulated garage with air conditioning and a dog door leading to the yard. Dogs often rest nearby while I work and can move between quiet indoor time and outdoor time depending on the day.
When it is too hot, cold, or rainy, we adjust the routine and spend more time indoors.
The goal is simple: give each guest enough structure, attention, movement, and downtime to feel comfortable in a normal home environment.
WHY ONE GUEST?