Baxter’s Backyard

Specialties

Dog boarding and dog daycare in a home setting. Dogs play in fully fenced grass backyard and sleep on bed with me as if they are at home.

Our home is perfect for your pet.

— no cages or crates

— flexible drop off/​pick up times so no extra charges for off hours pick up

— your dog gets private snuggle time, belly rubs, ear scratches for free– no extra cost for human attention and love

— individual walks around the neighborhood plus unlimited, supervised access to backyard comes with all boarding.

— owners receive daily photos of dog via email or text

Unlike kennels, dogs are welcome in all areas of our home just like they are at their own home. They They can be found sitting by our sunny bay window or laying on our cool hardwood floors. We have a long hallway to play and run inside. If peace and quiet is needed, we have an extra bedroom with full-​sized bed for your dog to relax on. Or they can also cuddle with us in our couch. At night, they are welcome to sleep in our bed or lay in their own bed. Our two resident dogs, an 18 lb Bichon-​Yorkie– Baxter and 4 lb Yorkie– Chomps, are friendly with all size dogs and love to play and run around. I am a small in-​home service so I only dog sit 4 – 10 dogs maximum at one time including my own two dogs. This guarantees lots of personal attention for your pet and just enough play buddies.

Fees: first dog is $ 30/​night, addtl dogs are $ 20/​night. Puppies age 6 months or younger are $ 40/​night.

Located 5 miles from UW Madison

History

Established in 2013.

Baxter’s Backyard started with the idea that our animal companions should have a comfortable and familiar home to stay when their owners are away. This gives all owners piece of mind that their dog will always have human contact and supervision.

Meet the Business Owner

Nancy V.

Business Owner

I am a California transplant and have lived in Madison for eight years. I grew up with animals and have always enjoyed taking care of them. I am an attorney by trade but am taking time off to enjoy life and homestead. In my free time, I love to cook, garden, and scrapbook. I own two dogs of my own and am often known by my friends as the «dog whisperer of Madison.» I love all dogs and am extra careful to make sure every dog feels safe and comfortable. I am protective of all my dog guests and treat each one as if they are my own– each one gets a morning kiss and evening pat and lots of belly rubs.