After kenneling my dogs around Manitoba for the past four years, I thought I would pull the trigger and try something else.

I'm an anxious and over attached owner that tends to spend most of his holidays worrying about my dogs. Kennels can be noisy, smelly, stressful and exhausting. As much care as the staff can put in and as best as the facilities can be.. I'm not going back.

Alexandra is a wonderful carer who takes the time to come to know your puppies and calm any anxiety you have in regards to the stay. I immediately noticed such on the first meeting where we spent a good little while discussing exactly the care and attention my two dogs would need as well as what to expect of their behaviour and personalities. While my pets did not require any intense or specific care, she is clearly experienced in providing such if required.

Alexandra has a spacious yard with plenty of vegetation for shade and exploration. It's large enough to play fetch and get a good run in at the same time.

The residence is spacious as well and well kept with care taken to make sure nothing hazardous or of concern.

During their stay, I received plenty of updates and pictures of my two happy and well cared for girls.

This is the first holiday since I've had both that not at one point was I concerned, stressed or debating whether to call or text in for an update. I knew they were well and as a result, so was I.

upon my return from a kennel, my dogs would be stressed, anxious, tired, sometimes even smell of urine from the surroundings that they are in. This is absolutely different. They were happy, excited but otherwise much more well behaved. They clearly were not stressed out and it felt more like a visit to a friend's house for them than anything else.

While I can't cover every single point in this review, I cannot recommend Alexandra enough. It's your pet's home, closer to yours than any facility. I most definitely recommend anyone in or around Portage looking for a hassle-free, stress-free, attentive and dedicated sitter for your dog or dogs, absolutely give her a shout!

I certainly will be booking again whenever possible for future holidays.