Valentine Love | Long Island Small Dog Boarding

Valentine Love  |  Long Island Small Dog Boarding

We love our dogs don't we?  Big, small or tiny they leave a permanent imprint on our hearts.

This past year, we had to say goodbye to two of our three little dogs.  Skjegg our 12 pounds yorkie passed away a year ago, Kumpa our tiny yorkie passed a month ago.  My husband and I shed many tears after loosing them.  How can you not be impacted by 15 years of joy and love and not feel a great sense of loss when they are no longer with you?

One thing I discovered, Kumpa my little 4 pound Yorkie, who was only 2.5 pounds at the end of her life, was the biggest personality in the house.  When I came home the house was always rocking with barking.  My dogs--our boarding guest dogs-- everyone was barking.  Then my little one would run laps around the house with one of her favorite little toys in her mouth.  She continued to do laps for 5 to 10 minutes every time I came home, even if I was only out for a few minutes. I loved watching her express her happiness at mommy being home again.

Now that she is gone, I come home to a very quiet house.  Bella, the only one left of our three dogs, many times doesn't even get out of bed to greet me.  Bella is wonderful and loving, but the house is very quiet.  In time, I think we will get another tiny terror or two who will hopefully bring as much joy into our lives for the next 10 to 15 years.

My little Kumpa

I miss those noisy homecomings, but it has been very comforting to have our guest dogs come and spend their vacations with us.  We have had so many wonderful little dogs here through out the years

Here is a video of two recent guests-- Sadie and Shayna who became best friends! This is why I LOVE being The Doggie Nanny!

If you live on Long Island and are need of boarding for your little dog, we offer private home boarding for small breed dogs, 15 pounds and under.  While they are here, we treat them like family.  No cages, or crates.  They live with us like our own personal pets.

One word of advice-- wherever you decide to board your little dog-- DO NOT leave them with a facility or person who mixes big and little dogs.  That is a disaster waiting to happen.  Don't do it.

Long Island Small Dog Boarding With The Doggie Nanny.  TLC for little doggies...minis, toys and teacups.    www.doggienanny.com

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Photo featuring Bella, fur baby of the Doggie Nanny.
 No animals were harmed in the creation of this photo...not even a cat.

Tiny Dog Boarding on Long Island with The Doggie Nanny

Long Island TINY Dog Boarding
TLC for little doggies...minis, toys and teacups.
Loving care for small breed dogs—15 pounds and under

www.doggienanny.com

 

I became The Doggie Nanny over 10 years ago after having difficulty finding a safe place to board my own little dogs. My family and I have a pet friendly, cage free home where we provide loving care-- exclusively for small breed dogs--15 pounds and under.

If a small dog is a member of your family, you know that they require lots of love and TLC—but what happens when you have to leave town? Where can you send your little doggie to get the special attention they are used to?

• To A family member who is not used caring for little fur babies?
• To a dog boarding kennel that takes all sizes and breeds?
• To your vet who will keep your baby crated except for a few potty breaks?
• Should you keep them home alone waiting for a dog walker or pet sitter who visits your home a few times a day?

If you live on Long Island, there is a happy alternative—
Linda—The Doggie Nanny! 

The Doggie Nanny only caters to small breed dogs. Minis, toys and teacups have their own special needs which most dog boarding facilities and doggie day camps are just not equipped for. Our home is tiny dog friendly!  Our tiny guests are treated like family during their vacation with us.  With a fully fenced in yard with special synthetic doggie grass, every one can go out for supervised play and potty times.  We have weewee pads for those trained to go indoors. 

If you would like to know more—call me at 631-742-4176

Visit my youtube channel featuring our guests

Long Island Dog Boarding -- TLC for small breed dogs with The Doggie Nanny

Looking back...Long Island Small Dog Boarding
with The Doggie Nanny

I thought it would be a good time to post on somethings that happened over the years.

In 2010 I became a foster mom for Yorkie Rescue 911. So far we helped in the adoptions of 8 beautiful little dogs. It was wonderful to be part of the process of helping these little dogs find new homes-- helping them regain their confidence after finding themselves in unfamiliar surroundings and later introducing them to their new families. If you are thinking about adding a new little dog to your family, please consider adopting from Yorkie Rescue 911. Visit the site to see the available dogs. The list is updated frequently. You might also consider becoming a foster family for one of these precious little pets. I guarantee you will find it very rewarding.

In 2011 we fostered a senior dog that has been named Van Gogh by Rescue911-- a perfect name for this little guy as was found with one crumpled up  ear on the streets of Brookhaven. 

 I was wondering if we could find this old little man a nice home where he can enjoy the rest of his life when a miracle happened!  Watch the video about Van Gogh and his incredible story!



RECENT EVENTS

As an Art Driector/Graphic Designer I have always had an interest in photography.  Over the past year, I expanded my equipment and have been working on flash photography.  I have done still life food photography for several years now for a local bakery, but this year I did my first out-of-house photo shoot using a professional flash set up.

December 2013 I was the photographer at a Christmas photo shoot at Petsmart for Yorkie 911 Rescue--complete with Santa. Their regular photographer was not available so I had the opportunity to fill in. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, so we didn't have the hoped for turnout. But still, we got some very nice dogs and pet parents to sit for us.  Here is a sample of some of the photos.

If you are having a pet event and need a photographer--give me a call!

To see all the photos from the shoot-- click here

 

And of course if you are looking for someone to care for your little doggies while you are away, give me a call!  631 742 4176.  Or visit:  www.doggienanny.com 

Watch all our doggie videos on YouTube.com

President's Week Videos | Small Dog Boarding on Long Island

Long Island Small Dog Boarding With The Doggie Nanny. 
TLC for little doggies--minis, toys and teacups. 
Huntington, New York

Cageless, private home boarding for your little fur baby.
Loving care for small breed dogs.

Visit our website www.doggienanny.com for more information.
Or call us at 631 742 4176.


Here are some videos of our little guests over the years on President's Week.

When to use a pet sitter and separation anxiety in pets

Pets with Separation Anxiety

No matter how loving or wonderful a boarding facility may be-- private or commercial-- some dogs just need to stay in their own home environment. Elderly, sick dogs and dogs with anxiety issues may do better at home with a pet sitter visiting them several times in a day than in a new, foreign setting.  Finding themselves suddenly in an unfamiliar home or facility can be overwhelming for the pet with anxiety.

Most little dogs are thrilled to have the companionship of other little doggies and the love and attention of The Doggie Nanny! However, we have found for a small number of dogs, a change of environment can bring out anxiety, aggression and  destructive or nervous behaviors that overwhelm the dog and the care provider.

Though it is the exception, in 6 years of providing home boarding for small breed dogs, we have had three dogs here that would have been better off remaining home. My first experience with severe separation anxiety was with a male dog that whimpered and cried for two and a half days...all day and through the night. He also pee'd incessantly all over the house. The second dog just acted crazy, pooped everywhere and walked it all over our home as well. I went through a lot of bleach that weekend!  The third was simply in a state of panic for most of her visit with us and constantly tried to escape. Throughout their visit, these three dogs suffered and exhausted me with all the extra cleaning I had to do! They shook, cried, peed and pooped. I was unable to console them.

Fostering Rescued and Relinquished Dogs

I have been part of a small dog rescue group for the past few years.  In total, I have fostered 8 dogs who were adopted into forever families.  I am one person who has played a very small part in helping foster dogs that have come through www.Yorkie911Rescue.com .

Remi kisses the hand of his mommy 

Yorkie 911 Rescue is a wonderful organization of small dog lovers who give an enormous amount of time, effort and resources to help abandoned and relinquished small breed dogs-- primarily Yorkies, but not exclusive of other small breeds.  We have had small breed dogs of all kinds, ages and shapes come into the rescue.  Some are young, adorable and in excellent health, others are at death's door due to abuse and neglect.  Our foster parents take in dogs that are in all stages of training, from the well trained, outdoor toileting dog, to the incorrigible leg lifter.  The dedicated group of volunteers work to train, socialize and bring neglected dogs back into good health!

Remi

What I have learned about foster groups is that they go to great lengths to help save pets and find them permanent homes.  My last foster dog was a 10 year old Yorkie that I will call Remi. He was my 8th foster dog who actually belonged to a friend of mine.  Her husband was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and she had her own health issues--as many of us do as we get older.

My friend first contacted me to ask if her pup could come and stay with me for a while, she did not know for how long... her world was spinning out of control.  She and her husband have known each other since their teens--he was her life...her strength.  She needed to give her all to her husband and there was no time to give to their dog during this prolonged crisis.  They would be away from home for months at a time as her husband went for surgery and treatments.  She didn't know what to do--their fur baby was a senior dog; he has some issues, he was very timid; he was on prozac; he was paper trained--but that could be hit or miss.

I reassured her that he could stay with us as long as she needed.  In time, she came to the difficult decision that her little guy would need to find another home--her focus would have to be the treatment and healing of her husband--but what could she do? She loved this quirky little dog.  She had had him for 10 years.  Who would take him?  Who would love him?

In a panic one day, feeling overwhelmed with the emotions she was dealing with, she called me saying that she felt she could no longer impose on me, she was going to discuss putting Remi down with her Vet.  I told her ABSOLUTELY NOT!   Remi had already been added to the adoption list for Yorkie 911 Rescue.  Heidi Walker, the head of the group had assured me that they had adopted out all kinds of dogs that seemed un-adoptable. We would find a home for this little guy.

Later my friend told me that her Vet refused to euthanize Remi and he assured her that foster groups were dedicated to saving dogs just like him.  But really, I knew she was just reacting to the terrible situation she found herself in, and could never follow through on ending the life of the little dog she dearly loved--that would only add to her suffering.  Not to worry, Remi would find a loving home.

It took 7 months, but eventually Heidi of Yorkie 911 Rescue found my little foster his new home. There was a couple who had been watching his story on the Yorkie 911 Rescue website.  One day they decided they had room in their home and hearts for another senior dog.  Heidi drove Remi to their meeting point and this lucky little guy was delivered to his new family. His story has a very happy ending.  The ironic thing is he left Long Island and wound up back in the state of Delaware--which is where he was born and his life story started.  His new family adores him and he loves his new adopted sibling-- they have another senior dog that Remi bonded to right away.  Another happy story thanks to the dedicated ladies at Yorkie 911 Rescue!

There are many wonderful little dogs of various breeds that are being fostered by the Yorkie 911 Rescue group.   Please considering adopting a waiting dog.  Experience the joy you will receive when you save one of these little lives!  Click here to view available little doggies!

On Regis and Kelly - Friends of Long Island Dog Boarding

Tomorrow I am going into NYC with my friends Rick Caran and Jilli Dog. They are taping a segment on the Regis and Kelly Show-- Bette Midler will be the guest host. I will be taking photos for them of their appearance on the show. I don't know if I will be allowed to take photos in the studio... but I will do my best to document the experience. The segment will air Friday, July 31. Check out their website which I designed. Jilli Dog has the distinction as being known as the "World's Only Poker Playing Dog. www.JilliDog.com Check out the video page listing the many videos featuring the special talents of Rick and Jilli. Also, be sure to play the interactive HeartGuard game-- starring Jilli Dog. Friends of Long Island Dog Boarding - The Doggie Nanny

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Welcome to the Long Island Dog Boarding/Petsitting Blog.  Here you will find articles related to my experiences as The Doggie Nanny--providing TLC for little doggies!

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I am The Doggie Nanny of Long Island.  Located in Huntington, I provide loving care small dogs under 15 pounds for the Suffolk, Nassau County and NYC areas.  TLC for little doggies--minis, toys and teacups!

 If you have a small dog, you know how precious they are, how much they depend on human contact and how stressed they would be if placed at a kennel or Pet Hotel in a cage or what I would call a the equivalent to a large glass aquarium.


Call me directly at 631 742-4176 or visit my website at DoggieNanny.com for more information.

Here are some sample videos.  Enjoy!
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