The Dog Mama

The Dog Mama offers in-home dog sitting and doggie daycare in Anchorage, Alaska, welcoming pups into a real family home rather than a traditional kennel setting. Since 2016, what began as helping friends and family with their dogs has grown into a dedicated home-away-from-home for the local pack, where every dog is treated like a member of the family.

Each stay or daycare visit is built around comfort, play, and companionship, with dogs enjoying full access to the home and yard rather than being confined to cages or runs.

Key Services & Amenities

• Overnight boarding in a comfortable home environment with choice of floor, couch, or bed
• Doggie daycare with unlimited yard access for day-long stays
• Off-leash walks and outdoor playtime
• Photo and status updates sent to owners while they're away
• Early drop-off and late pick-up options for longer daycare days

Before any stay, The Dog Mama requires a meet-and-greet so both the humans and the pup can get comfortable, followed by a day of daycare before a dog's first overnight boarding stay. This careful introduction process, paired with a small, home-based pack, helps ensure every dog is a good fit and genuinely enjoys their time there.

Because dogs share close, off-leash space together, The Dog Mama maintains clear acceptance standards: dogs must have a strong recall and be friendly with other dogs, cats, and small children. The business is also currently not accepting unaltered male dogs. For Anchorage-area dog owners looking for a cozy, attentive alternative to a commercial kennel, The Dog Mama provides boarding and daycare rooted in genuine love for dogs and years of hands-on experience.