Testimonials
Ellen is an amazing dog walker! She was the first one I trusted to walk and dog-sit my American Bulldog Frankie when he was a puppy. He loves her and her dog Luna so much!
He’s now 100 pounds and can be a lot to handle - he’s determined and strong. She knows how to motivate him and she does so with patience and humour.
She always puts the needs of the dogs first, making sure they are safe and having fun. Knowledgeable and kind, I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Michelle
We were introduced to Ellen back in 2015 and ever since, our dog The Dude, who’s now 10, has been going on daily walks and boarding regularly with Stayin’ at Sanibel’s. Ellen’s reliability is unwavering and the incredible care she takes with each of her clients is unrivalled. We trust Ellen unequivocally and over the years, her expertise for all things dogs has taught us many things about being dog owners. Ellen has become an invaluable part of our family.
10/10, 5 stars, 100% rating, on a scale of 1 to 10, an 11! Ellen is the best thing to happen to The Dude!
Tanya & Andrew
Our dogs have been enjoying Ellen’s dog walking, daycare, and boarding services at Stayin’ at Sanibel’s for over 7 years. Her professionalism, love for the dogs and care she puts in everything is outstanding. Most importantly, our dogs adore her! Whether they are joining a walk, going for a day-stay, or spending holidays with Ellen and the pack, they always go happily. Ellen is reliable, flexible and always happy to help. She makes our lives so much easier. Thank you Ellen!”
A & V
Ellen takes excellent care of all her dogs. I know how much thought and preparation she puts into planning the mix of dogs on each walk and which destination would best suit that mix. I know that my dog Dinah has a great time on her outings with Ellen and her pack.
Even better than the walks is the daycare and the boarding services Ellen offers. The daycare is great on days when I know I'll have to stay late at the office and boarding at Ellen's is Dinah's home away from home. I have boarded Dinah with Ellen for as long as four weeks and never once worried that she might miss me, much less need me. I can't recommend Ellen enough.
Shannon
Ellen provides a personalized, home-based approach to dog boarding that I really appreciate, especially considering I have an elderly dog. Ellen’s kindness and attention to each dog’s idiosyncrasies convinced me to board my goldenpoo exclusively with her.
P.E.
I jumped at the opportunity to publicly share my impressions about Ellen’s daycare/boarding services...aka the “home away from home” she has provided my past and present dogs with for over 8 happy and grateful years now...
Their home is a place of genuine care, attention and affection. Her care has always provided me with the priceless gifts of both absolute peace of mind and gratitude, when leaving my dogs in her care for any length of time.
Ellen always goes the extra mile and her home is safe, dog-focused and welcoming. For all of the above reasons, she has won our trust and friendship many times over.