Dear Double Dog Ranch

We love Double Dog Ranch, and more importantly, so does our dog.  My wife and I had investigated several boarding services and were unimpressed with the condition of the facilities, sometimes apathetic staff, and lack of open space.  Our dog is a 100-pound Weimaraner who would go insane if left in a crate for long periods of time.

Double Dog Ranch was clearly different from the start.  Mike and Nancy understand that dogs need open space and social interaction, and provide plenty of both.  Check out the pictures on the website and you’ll see what I mean.  Our dog plays and exercises so much at Double Dog Ranch that when he comes home he usually sleeps a solid 3-4 days before recovering. 

Being the slightly over-protective dog owners that we are, my wife and I were initially worried that this exhaustion was due to stress.  Then we noticed that when Mike shows up in the white van (did I mention the free pick-up and drop off service?), our dog actually whimpers with excitement and quite voluntarily jumps in.  He knows he’s on his way to Double Dog, and couldn’t be happier.

Sincerely,

Robert & Stephanie
Pasadena, CA

Mike and Nancy have something very special at Double Dog that I could not manage my life without.

I have 13 year old Chow Shepard rescue dog, Misha, who is best described as a big, furry, stubborn, old, alpha Grandmother, very intelligent yet with deep separation anxiety.  I have tried traditional cage kennels only to have Misha come home a neurotic mess.  I have tried dog sitters but they could not mange Misha's personality.  I have tried leaving Misha with my family only to have her escape and be lost for five days.   I am very fortunate that Misha is able to come to work with me and generally comes with me wherever I go.  However, like all of us, there are times when she just cannot come along.  When that happens, I feel great relief knowing that Misha is in a place where she can be happy, social and free.   I will do anything to assure her peace and happiness and Mike, Nancy and Double Dog are that assurance for me and for Misha.  They understand her personality and know that what she needs is space and the freedom to be the good dog that she is as if it was her idea to be so.  They respect Misha and in respecting her, Misha respects them.

It comes down to this, Mike and Nancy don't just work with dogs, they are dog people and dogs know the difference.

Barrett

Mike and Nancy,

Thank you for taking such good care of Si'ska again. I always enjoy listening to the stories about his latest antics at the ranch, who his friends were, and what they did. I never feel bad leaving him behind while I'm on vacation because I know he'll have a great time with you and be well loved. He always returns tired, happy, and thinner!

Thank you for the picture, and we'll look forward to seeing you again soon.

 Keri

Dear Mike and Nancy

I have an extremely active, 100+ pound labrador that hasn't met a dog he didn't like, so Double Dog Ranch was just the place for him. He loves going there and as we are driving down the driveway, approaching the ranch he begins to cry and whine with excitement! Cisco comes home with his head dragging from exhaustion but his tail wagging from all the fun he's had. It's a great place to let an active, friendly dog run and learn to socialize.

Susie
Lake Arrowhead, Ca.

Nickel wanted me to tell you that he just can't wait to visit his furry
friends at Double Dog Ranch. He's been going up the hill since he was a
puppy, and now in his middle years, he still loves to romp amongst the trees
and dig holes with all of you. He does come home pretty tired, but I'd
expect that from any camper, canine or otherwise. I have referred many
people to Double Dog Ranch over the years and will continue doing so since
it gives me great comfort to know that my dog is having a great time in a
safe environment. (I couldn't bear to leave him in a kennel all day.)
Thank you very much for your diligence and caring.
Roberta