Andy’s Boarding Place

Andy’s Boarding Place is a wonderful place! I have not personally used his services but when visiting my friend which lives next door I can say that Kevin is an amazing individual who truly cares for all the little visitors at ABP. My friends room is next to ABP and given that my friends window was always open, in several occasions we could hear from the moment the pets were dropped off and how Kevin received them was exactly the same way he treated them when they were inside alone with him. His sincere love for them was transmitted in the way he talks to them and interacts with them. We would hear him getting them all to interact with one another and you could hear that they were free to room the house inside and outside as freely as they want. I do not know Kevin personally nor have I had any conversation with him, but I can say that by hearing him interact with the pets he is GENUINE and CARING and truly provides a safe environment for your pet.
My review is to let the owners know that from an outside perspective your pets are safe and happy and this is truly a great place to leave your little ones at!

This is truly a phenomenal place! Andy’s Boarding House is the ideal place for a dog to happily play and make friends. Kevin provides a safe, clean, and fun environment that my dog loves to visit. Kevin is exceptional with the dogs and has helped my dog become a much more confident, happy dog. It’s been amazing to watch. Kevin is also a pleasure to work with and my dog absolutely adores him. I could not have wished for a better situation.

My dog Nuli just LOVES coming here. She loves to play with other dogs and they are all so great. Kevin does a wonderful job with them all. He loves all dogs and cares for them as if they were his own. I am so calm knowing she is in good hands, and that says it all. It’s really hard to find such place!

We used a big commercial boarding/​daycare place before finding Kevin’s. Our dog is very sociable and friendly, but never learned how to play with other dogs. We had adopted him when he was 1.5 years old and he had never been trained or socialized before. At the big place, he only ever stood around and didn’t know what to do and he also didn’t sleep there during the night. He apparently only ever pawed at the gate and nobody told us that until we picked him up again.
The point that I’m trying to make with this is that you don’t need a big fancy place for your dog to be happy. All our dog needed was the home that Kevin has created. The dogs can sleep or hangout wherever they like — even in bed. They play in the spacious backyard all day long if they like. The house is always spotless and Kevin is always around with the dogs playing, supervising, giving cuddles, and taking videos for the owners. Kevin is a very special person who loves the dogs that come to him like his own. He has been so patient with our dog and has been working with him for a year. Now our dog is a super playful boy that loves playing with other dogs all day long.
The dogs’ wellbeing is Kevin’s utmost priority and he lives and breathes that. He screens new dogs carefully and he has no tolerance for aggressive behavior. I honestly could not be happier with Kevin’s boarding place and I am so glad we found it. There is no other place where I would leave my dog at and no other person I would leave him with.

ABP is an extraordinary place. Kevin has created the best possible environment for well-​socialized dogs to hang out, make new friends, and generally live the canine version of the good life. The dogs are free to roam inside and outside the house, so they get to nap in the sunshine as they please or play from dawn until dusk. At night, they can either curl up on their own or snuggle up with their buddies or join Kevin on the bed. There are no crates, but the entire place is immaculately clean, calm, and drama free.
How on earth can this be possible? Every decision at ABP is made based on whether or not it is the best thing for the dogs. Kevin carefully screens new dogs and has a zero-​tolerance policy for aggressive behavior. He sticks to a routine that makes the dogs feel comfortable. He treats every dog like it was his own. I have met a lot of people (and a lot of pets) and I have never come across anyone who cares about dogs as genuinely as Kevin. He understands them, he loves them, and he is absolutely dedicated to giving them an amazing home away from home.
Before we found ABP, we used to worry about traveling and having to leave our puppy somewhere she wasn’t 100% comfortable. Now the only worry that we have when we go out of town is that Luna will want to stay with Kevin forever instead of come back with us!

Kevin is a one-​of-​a-​kind guy with a one-​of-​a-​kind facility. I can’t imagine a better situation for my super-​social, high-​energy labradoodle. Kevin goes to great lengths to screen all of the dogs who come for boarding or daycare — a trial day is required, and he makes it clear that if your dog doesn’t have what it takes behaviorally, you will be called to retrieve your retriever. He basically has a «no alpha dogs» policy, so you don’t have to worry about your best furry friend spending the day (or your vacation) cowering in the corner. The dogs have the run of the house. I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not true! The place is SPOTLESS. Kevin «decorates» for his canine guests, so the the aesthetic is «minimalist on the cheap.» His furniture is either donated or from garage sales, and the dogs are allowed on all of it. He even lets the dogs sleep on the bed with him. Does it smell like a kennel? Not in the slightest. It’s really pretty hard to believe that a dozen dogs are there every day. He says he spends a couple of hours cleaning every night, and I believe it.
We really enjoyed the steady stream of photos and videos he sent us during her 12-​day stay. It was like a vacation for her, too!

If you want a place where you don’t want to worry if your dog is actually getting the attention they deserve then look no further! Andy’s Boarding Place is the best facility I’ve seen here in the Bay. I researched very thoroughly and was very unhappy. I moved here from MI and had a trustworthy place out of someone’s home for my yorkie, Oscar. I was beginning to think I’d never find him a place like that again. Kevin (the owner) is a very special person. He truly loves animals. He treats them like family. He sends pictures and updates throughout the day so you can see what a great time your dog is having. The place is so clean and kept up too! Oscar absolutely loves it there! I feel so blessed having found someone like Kevin to take care of my baby when I’m at work or go out of town. We need more people like him in the world!

I can’t say enough good things about Kevin and Andy’s Boarding Place!!! We boarded our young Australian Sheppard dog with Kevin last summer and this summer (August 1 – 15, 2014) for extended periods of time (10 days and 14 days) and we and our dog were extremely satisfied!!! Boarding with Kevin is as close to being at home as possible – infinitely better than boarding in a kennel or pet hotel. Kevin gives the dogs lots of attention and supervised play. He also daily sent videos and photos so we could see our dog playing and enjoying herself in his care. We travelled out of the country for an extended period of time but could rest assured that our dog was in great hands! Our dog loves Kevin and is very happy and excited when she gets to go there. I highly recommend Andys Boarding place for boarding and daycare!!!

On April 12 we welcomed another fur pup into my family. Olive was adopted secondary to some challenging previous circumstances in her life. Vulnerable, scared, and filled with separation anxiety Ollie nevertheless quickly became attached to Kevin and co. All things considered, her positive adjustment to day care was directly because of how exceptional Kevin is with all the dogs in his spotless, calm, and comfortable home. Patient, supportive, and kind, Kevin is exactly the kind of human Ollie needs in her life to experience all the love she was born to embrace. :)
Every day I drop the pups off (they go 3 days per week) my heart bursts to see how happy Bean and Olive are to see Kevin and all the wonderful dogs he welcomes into his home. I also appreciate how he still keeps me posted with videos and pics when I’m at work (wishing I could be hanging out there instead because he makes it so fun for them!!). I could not be more grateful to have Kevin and his lifelong buddy Andy in Bean and Olive’s lives. If you’re lucky enough to connect with ABP your dog (s) will forever adore you … even more than they already do. ;)

I have been taking my chocolate lab to Andy’s boarding place since he was a puppy, both for daycare and boarding. My dog has a lot of energy and he LOVES staying there. I can tell by the way he waggs his tail as soon as we get close! Kevin is a real dog lover and I am always confident that Guinness is having a great time. Play time is indoors during rainy days, and outside in the pool during warm summer days!

I have been bringing my two dogs to Andy’s Boarding Place twice a week for the past 2.5 years. Prior to that I was taking them to a different daycare facility, but, when I changed jobs the other facility was no longer convenient. I was so stressed, wondering if I would be able to find good daycare for my dogs that wasn’t too far out of my way. Fortunately, I learned about Andy’s Boarding Place.
The service Kevin provides is not like any other doggie daycare facility I’ve seen. He truly treats the dogs like family members – they have the run of the house and are not kept in pens or runs. Kevin screens his dogs very carefully in order to make sure the group is harmonious; only dogs that fit in with the pack are accepted.
Andy’s Boarding Place has been such a great asset for me and my dogs. It gives me such peace of mind to know that my dogs are in a safe, loving environment while I’m at work. The service that Kevin provides is invaluable to me and my family.

This place has been amazing over the last year we used them. They are quite particular about the dogs and they do a full evaluation to ensure not only your pets safety, but also for the other dogs there.
The videos and photos Kevin sends of your dog (s) during the day certainly helps know what is going on there and he is always quick to report an incident or something to be aware of.

Kevin *loves* dogs. He has up to a dozen of them at his house pretty much ²⁴⁄₇ and yet manages to keep the place spotless. My little guy Quentin is a bit timid especially around larger dogs, but during the evaluation Kevin was very gentle with Quentin and made sure to introduce him slowly to the other dogs only once Quentin started to relax a bit. Kevin also has very strict behavioral requirements; if a dog ignores another dog’s warning signals and causes a tussle, the dog that ignored the signals will not be allowed to come back. So that’s part if why dogs have such a good time at Andy’s.
Kevin has an amazing rapport with his guests. He texted pics and videos while I was away so I could see what a good time Quentin was having. In my opinion there is simply no other place I would want to board my dog.

We left our golden retriever Moça with Kevin for 10 days, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He sent us daily videos and pictures of her so we didn’t have to worry about her. He was also very prompt to contact us if he felt there was anything amiss in her behavior (even though it turned out to be nothing to worry about). Kevin also makes sure to follow the rules that we had for our pup so she wouldn’t get any «bad habits» while she boarded with him.
The actual house is immaculate, Kevin cleans it daily and it definitely shows. The dogs are all super happy to be there, and they are always playing without causing much of a fuss (we didn’t hear a single bark when we first visited).
Overall I think it may require some getting used to from the parents to leave their puppies in a person’s home rather than an actual facility, but my experience was much better than in any other pet boarding place I’ve ever left Moça.
Kevin is very passionate about his dog, and he will treat your dog as if it were his own — you can count on that.

I wish it were possible to give more than 5 stars, because Andy’s Boarding Place truly deserves it! We found Andy’s earlier this year, and our little guy Wesley absolutely loves it there. He gets lots of time to play with other dogs, and is showered with love and attention; Wesley comes back EXHAUSTED for the next day or two after a stay at Andy’s.
Kevin is very responsive and reliable on all fronts, sending frequent updates, videos and pictures while we’re away. You can tell that Kevin loves the dogs that stay with him, and this isn’t just a business for him. We never worry about how Wesley is doing without us… he’s at his home away from home.

My girl Hillary loves Kevin and Andy’s Boarding Place. Since she has separation anxiety, she spends every week day with Kevin, Andy, and the rest of the day care dogs. I can go to work and never worry that she is safe and happy. There’s nothing better than when Kevin sends a picture of my girl laying in the sun with the other dogs.
We are very lucky to have Kevin and Andy’s Boarding Place in our life. Without them I’m not sure what I would do. With them, I know that I will never have to worry about Hillary. She is excited when she arrives in the morning and happy to see me when I pick her up in the evening. It’s wonderful!

Our dog loves it here! Kevin, the owner, is responsible, reliable and excellent with the dogs.
We have been taking our Shiba Inu to Andy’s Boarding Place for almost a year now (including when it was Rainbow Bridges Boarding), both for day care and for overnight boarding. Our girl has a lot of energy, so she needed a place where she could play with other dogs in a safe environment.
Kevin really dedicates himself to providing a great service. He not only makes sure that all of the dogs have up-​to-​date vaccinations, but he also ‘interviews’ with his own dogs to make sure that they are sociable. He updates us every time on how our dog is doing, and even sends around pictures of her having fun. Best of all, he really treats the dogs as part of his own family. He has consistently put the health and happiness of the dogs first, even if it would be in his financial interest to do otherwise.
We consistently get compliments on how well our dog plays with others, especially for a Shiba, and I know that Andy’s has been an integral part of helping our girl develop her social skills. I definitely recommend this place!

One of our favorite places, Andy’s Boarding Place is nothing short of superb. We started taking our 6 month old pup to Kevin for day care about 2 months ago and she hasn’t been happier. Every time we get there she shoots out the door with excitement.
We also recently used the boarding service and had no issues at all. Kevin will send videos and pictures of Posey playing throughout the day which definitely makes me feel better about not being with her.
If you are looking for someone to take care of your dog, look no further. Kevin is a great guy and I completely trust Posey with him.

Kevin is a blessing for my beagle-​cattle dog mix, Truffle. The last time I dropped her off, my dog nearly wriggled out of her leash in her excitement to have a weekend of fun!
My dog is very high energy, and could run 8 miles a day if you let her. The fact that dogs can roam freely around the house is a big plus for her, in addition to the constant supervised playtime. When I brought Truffle back home after a weekend trip, she was happily tired from play and so calm — after a few sniffs of the house and a few wags of her tail, she slept for 18 straight hours!

We’ve been using Rainbow Bridge for over a year now, and have had only excellent experiences with them. Our dog Ernie is the miniature dachshund in the pictures, the one burrowed into a 49ers blanket. We came to Rainbow Bridge after a few bad experiences with other boarding facilities (Ernie once came home from a place in the City and started pooping tinfoil. Suspicious.) Deborah and Kevin always make room for Ernie, no matter how last-​minute the visit, and they make him feel just like one of the family — he even gets to sleep in a people bed, just like he does at home! (Obviously, Ernie owns us.) As the other reviewers mention, the place is spotless, and the dogs are clearly having a great time. Ernie, who is normally pretty clingy with us, bounds right into the house when we arrive and races to greet and smell everybody, without so much as a goodbye!
On his very first stay, Deborah and Kevin sent us emails «from Ernie» talking about what he was up to and what the other dogs were like. We just loved this feature of Rainbow Bridge. Deborah also texts us a few pictures of Ernie in his element while we’re away. It’s a small thing, but it really helps us feel like we’re keeping tabs on him, even from several thousand miles a way. They also send out a monthly newsletter that keeps you abreast of what’s going on at Rainbow Bridge, and which dogs have birthdays that month. For real.
All this, and it’s still the most affordable place in the area. Keep up the great work, Deborah and Kevin!