Specialized Pet Care
Intentional, high-quality care designed around your dog's happiness
At Happy Dogs Training, our dog walking and in-home pet sitting services are designed to provide more than just basic care, we create safe, enriching, and thoughtfully structured experiences that prioritize your dog’s happiness, well-being, and routine.
Whether you’re at work, traveling, or simply need an extra hand, our experienced team provides reliable, professional care you can trust. From daily walks to in-home visits and overnight stays, we tailor every service to your dog’s individual needs, energy level, and personality.
What sets us apart is our training-focused approach. Every walk and visit is handled with intention, incorporating positive reinforcement, engagement, and structure to support your dog’s overall behavior and emotional well-being. This makes our services especially beneficial for dogs who are high-energy, easily overstimulated, shy, or reactive.
We take the time to get to know your dog, how they move through the world, what they enjoy, and what helps them feel safe and confident.
Services Offered
In and around Crested Butte, Colorado
Walks & Drop ins
Our dog walking and enrichment visits provide more than just exercise, they’re designed to support your dog’s physical and mental well-being. Each visit is tailored to your dog’s needs, incorporating training, structured walks, engagement, and enrichment games.
Overnight In Your Home
Our in-home overnight care allows your dog to stay comfortable in their own environment while receiving attentive, personalized care. We maintain your dog’s routine, provide companionship, and ensure they feel safe and relaxed while you’re away, giving you peace of mind while you're away.
Boarding
We offer personalized boarding. This boarding space is ideal for dogs who thrive in a social setting, with options to add structured training to their stay you can make the most of the time away.
Half Hour Visits
Neighborhood Walks
Enrichment Visits
Cost: $40.00 Per Visit
Packages & Subscriptions available with discounts
Drop In Care
Vacation Drop-In Care
Daily drop-in visits provide reliable care for your pet(s) while you're away on vacation. This is a simple, convenient option for lower-maintenance pets, ensuring they receive the care, attention, and routine they need while you enjoy your trip with peace of mind.
Cost: Two Visits = $50 Day - Three Visits = $75 / Day
Full Hour Visits:
Decompression Walks / Hikes
Enrichment & Walk:
Cost: $75.00 Per Visit
Packages & Subscriptions available with discounts
In Home Overnight Care
Basic Overnight Care
Dogs may be left for up to 6-8 hours during the day depending on schedule. This service is best suited for independent, low-to-moderate needs dogs.
Cost: 1 Dog = $125 / Day
Additional Dogs = 20% off base cost for additional dog
High-Needs Overnight Care
Dogs are not left alone for more than 3-4 hours at a time. Includes 2–3 walks daily, enrichment activities, and more dedicated time spent with your dog.
Cost: 1 Dog = $195 / Day
Additional Dogs = 15% off base cost for additional dog
Training Stay In-home
In addition to the care and attention provided in our Specialized Stays, your dog will receive focused training sessions during the stay, with training structure integrated into real-life routines. This is ideal for reinforcing obedience, improving behavior, and creating lasting changes in the home environment.
At the end of the stay, you’ll receive a detailed 2–3 page report with notes, progress, and ongoing homework. Dogs are not left alone for more than ~4 hours at a time.
Cost: 1 Dog = $290 / Day
Additional Dogs = Same cost for training
Always included in overnight care:
- Mail management
- Trash cans & Recycling
- Cleaning
- Watering basic house plants & Landscape
Additional paid services offered:
- Mail pick-up at post office
- Intensive plant set ups & Gardening care
- Reptile & Bird Care
- Farm & Livestock Care
Boarding:
Boarding with Training
Our boarding programs are small and personal, we prioritize your dog’s comfort and well-being while providing the structure and guidance they need to thrive.
*Dogs are required to be comfortable in a crate, and friendly with other dogs.
Cost: $150.00 / Day
Regular Boarding & Daycare
We offer Stay & Train programs to give you and your dog a head start on training or to address more complex challenges. Each program is customized to the individual dog, and cases are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Cost: $200.00 / Day
Meet The Care Team
Professional, Reliable, Experienced
Emma & Piper
We provide pet care together as a team here in Crested Butte.
Between the two of us, we bring more than 25 years of professional pet care experience. Our goal is simple: to provide dependable, compassionate, and highly personalized care so you can travel with complete peace of mind, knowing your pets are safe, happy, and loved.
Piper has worked professionally in the pet industry for over 16 years, beginning in pet sitting before pursuing a career as a certified professional dog trainer. She is experienced with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, including fearful, reactive, aggressive, senior, and special-needs dogs, as well as complex multi-pet households. As the owner of Happy Dogs Training, Piper brings extensive knowledge of canine behavior and is comfortable handling situations that require advanced training and behavior experience.
Emma has been providing professional pet care for more than 11 years. She began pet sitting in Telluride while operating her organic gardening business, where clients quickly came to trust her with both their homes and their beloved pets. Emma is known for her calm, attentive approach and her commitment to learning every pet's individual routine, personality, and needs. Whether it's medications, special diets, exercise, or simply providing companionship, she treats every animal as if they were her own.
When you book with us, you're getting the benefit of a dedicated team rather than a single caregiver. We work closely together to ensure your pets receive consistent, reliable care, and we communicate regularly about routines, updates, and any special needs. Having two experienced professionals also provides additional flexibility and peace of mind, ensuring your pets are well cared for even if scheduling changes or extra support is needed.
Whether your pet is an energetic puppy, a senior companion, a shy rescue, or a dog with behavioral challenges, we are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care that keeps them comfortable and maintains their normal routine while you're away.
