
Your dog deserves to be understood—not simply watched.
Every stay is thoughtfully tailored to your dog's personality, natural instincts, and individual needs—with purposeful play, clear guidance, and time to truly relax.
Limited spots. Individual attention. Care with purpose.
This isn’t a high-volume facility or an environment built around constant excitement.
It’s a home where dogs are understood, guided with intention, and given space to truly settle.

Every interaction is an opportunity to learn, build confidence, and strengthen good habits.
From purposeful play to everyday learning and intentional rest, your dog's experience is shaped around their personality, natural instincts, and individual needs.
Purposeful Play
Engaging activities that fulfill natural instincts, build confidence, and strengthen the relationship between dog and handler.
Everyday Learning
Clear communication, consistent boundaries, and guided experiences that reinforce good habits and develop practical life skills.
The Art of Doing Nothing
Learning to settle is just as important as knowing when to engage. Intentional downtime helps dogs develop the ability to relax without constant stimulation.
Because a fulfilled dog isn't simply a tired dog.

Your dog doesn't need to arrive perfectly trained—just ready for an environment build around learning, guidance, and growth.

Not quite the right fit? There may be another path forward.
From leash pulling and unreliable manners to difficulty settling, training helps you and your dog develop better communication, understanding, and everyday habits.
Training options include:
Real progress begins with understanding the dog in front of you.
Hear firsthand what it's like to work with For the Love of Dog—and how thoughtful training, clear communication, and genuine understanding make a difference.
Stacey Baker


Peace of mind comes from knowing what to expect.

The person behind For the Love of Dog—and the one personally caring for your dog.
I've spent more than 15 years working with dogs, learning what makes them tick, and helping them build better relationships with the people who love them.
What began as a passion in 2010 has grown into something deeply personal: a home-based boarding experience where dogs are treated as individuals, with care that respects their instincts, personalities, and needs.
My background in dog training shapes everything I do—from how I introduce new experiences to how I balance activity, structure, and rest. I believe dogs thrive when they have clear communication, consistent boundaries, and opportunities to simply be dogs.
When your dog stays with me, they're not just being watched. They're being thoughtfully cared for.



Thoughtful care begins with understanding your dog. Tell me a little bit about them, and let's see if we're the right fit.
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