Boarding for anxious dogs — with someone who actually understands them.
Kennels and crowded boarding facilities overwhelm anxious dogs. Buddy matches yours with a credentialed caregiver — a certified trainer, behavior consultant, or vet professional — for calm, one-on-one overnight care.
Credentialed caregivers · Background-checked · Flat $149 per night
Matched in 24 hours
Hand-picked for your dog's needs
Why it matters
Anxious dogs don't need a kennel. They need a professional.
A week of barking, pacing, and refused meals isn't a vacation for your dog.Buddy caregivers are trained to keep anxious dogs settled.
No kennel stress
Overnight stays happen in a quiet home — yours or your caregiver's — never a loud facility full of strange dogs.
Certified professionals
Every caregiver holds a CCPDT, IAABC, KPA, or Fear Free credential, or works as a vet professional.
Fear-aware handling
Caregivers read stress signals early — lip licking, whale eye, tucked tail — and adjust before anxiety escalates.
Overnight care, your dog's way.
Tell us what makes your dog anxious and we'll match you with the caregiver and setup that fits best.
Boarding at the caregiver's home
Your dog stays overnight in a calm, dog-savvy home with a credentialed pro — routine kept, triggers managed.
In-home dogsitting
The caregiver stays at your place, so your anxious dog never leaves their safe, familiar environment.
Meet and greet first
Every booking starts with an introduction so your dog can warm up to their caregiver before the stay.
Our standard
Every caregiver, fully credentialed.
Professional certification
CCPDT, IAABC, KPA, or Fear Free credentials required.
Anxious-dog experience
Minimum 2 years working hands-on with fearful and anxious dogs.
Background-checked
Full third-party screening on every caregiver.
Insured
Liability coverage on every overnight stay.
Simple, flat pricing
One price per night.
Flat overnight rate for boarding or in-home dogsitting. No subscriptions, no surge pricing.
- Credentialed caregiver (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA, or Fear Free)
- Background-checked and insured
- Pre-stay meet and greet
- Photo updates throughout the stay
No payment today. Pay only after your match is confirmed.
Questions, answered.
Travel without the guilt.
Tell us about your anxious dog. We'll match you with a credentialed caregiver within 24 hours.