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Christie's Critter Care

4645 Arthur Shipley Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

4.9

20 Google reviews

Cage-freeOutdoor yardPool / water playAccepts puppiesTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Christie's Critter Care is a small, home-based kennel-free dog boarding and daycare facility in Sykesville, MD, run by Christie Davis. The facility accommodates up to 10 dogs at a time in a luxury farm setting with a securely fenced yard, splash pool, and climate-controlled indoor space. They offer boarding at $64/night and daycare at $32/day, with a 10% multi-dog discount and puppy training services.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

Webcam

Staff overnight

Outdoor yardreal grass

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies2+ months

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Max capacity: 10 dogs

Required vaccinations: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Rabies, Bordatella, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-9am

Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm

Late pick-up fee:$20 convenience fee

Billing method:Per night

Care & Play

Group play

Comfort items allowed

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 12 months

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic

Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 10% discount for two or more dogs from the same family

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

20 reviews analyzed

Christie's Critter Care receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 19 out of 20 reviews being 5-star ratings. Customers consistently praise the individual attention, small group setting, excellent communication with photo/video updates, and the caring environment where dogs reportedly love staying more than at home. The single 3-star review appears to be from a customer who never actually used the service. The owner responds warmly to reviews and maintains a loyal customer base with multiple multi-year customers.

Dog happiness

5.0

Staff

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Safety

5.0

Facility

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Drop-off / pickup

4.5

People love

Individual attention and small group setting(4)Dog loves staying there more than home(4)Excellent communication and updates(3)Caring treatment like family(3)Long-term/loyal customers(3)

Staff shoutouts

Christie(12 mentions)Chrissy

Owner replies to 25% of reviewswarm tone5 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating

4.9/ 5

Review score

4.9/ 5

Amenities7 of 14

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.5

Max capacity

10 dogs

Min puppy age

2 months

Pricing

Boarding

$64/night

Daycare

$32/day

Contact

Visit Website 4645 Arthur Shipley Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

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