If the words "kennel" and "cage" make you wince, you're in the right place. At MoorePetLove, your dog boards in Macy's actual home in Oakville — no runs, no crates, no rows of barking dogs. Just a couch, a yard, and a family.
Traditional kennels have their place — but they're built for volume. Dogs sleep in individual runs, get scheduled outdoor blocks, and share staff attention with a room full of other animals. For a confident, easy-going dog that can be fine. For most dogs, it's a lot. Here's how a stay at MoorePetLove is different:
| MoorePetLove | Typical Kennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your dog sleeps | Loose in a real home | Individual run or cage |
| Group size | Max 2–3 dogs | Dozens of dogs |
| Attention | One-on-one, all day | Divided across many dogs |
| Noise level | A quiet Oakville house | Barking corridors |
| Updates | Daily photos, GPS walks, report cards | Varies — often none |
| Routine | Your dog’s own schedule | The facility’s schedule |
A lot of the dogs who stay with us came here because a kennel didn't work out. Dogs who pace, won't eat, or shut down in a facility often settle within the first evening in a home — because a home is what they already know. There's no echoing hallway of barking, no unfamiliar concrete run, and no fighting for attention.
Because the group never exceeds two or three dogs, Macy can actually adjust the day around each dog: quieter dogs get calm one-on-one time, social dogs get supervised play, and everyone gets walks, yard time, and a spot on the couch. The free meet & greet before the first stay means your dog arrives on boarding day to a place — and a person — they've already met.
And you stay in the loop the entire time: daily photo updates through our app, live GPS-tracked walks so you can see exactly where your dog went, and a digital report card for every stay.
Small-group, cage-free boarding fills up quickly — especially weekends. Book your dates and free meet & greet today.