Lucky Hounds Dog Boarding

Sigrid started Lucky Hounds dog walking, boarding and pet sitting in 2009 in La Honda in the beautiful redwoods between the bay and the coast. In 2017 we moved to a larger property near Colfax in the Gold Country, where we continue to care for dogs. Many of our old clients have followed us here, despite the distance.

Our goal is to provide quality, reliable care, dedicated to the health and happiness of all dogs. We will help first-timers settle in and prepare special meals for finicky eaters. We will play extra games of fetch and ensure everyone is comfortable in their beds at night.

What we offer:
Living with us in my home, not in a kennel!  Lots of love and affection, belly rubs and treats! Fun and play time, human and canine company (my puppy loves to play and gets everybody going), comfy beds, a safely fenced yard on a large property for playing, a creek to splash and swim, and walks every day!  We would like to be your dog's "Home away from Home". If you are traveling frequently, or just take one long vacation every year, your dog will be happier in a familiar place with people and dogs he has bonded with. You provide their food, supplements, treats  and medication, and I'll feed according to your instructions. We don't want stomach problems from a changed diet! Dogs with special needs are welcome. During my time working at animal hospitals I learned how to nurse, treat and handle sick pets, and I received Pet First Aid training.  For more than 30 years I studied and observed animal behavior. I owned, bred, raised and trained dogs and horses and I feel a deep connection and understanding with every one of them.
I promise to use all my knowledge and experience to give your dog the best care possible!

What clients say about Lucky Hounds:

Our dog Hunter has Boarded at Lucky Hounds twice now . The first time for a week and he came home very tired and very happy.we just took him again he stayed for 16 day and had himself a great summer vacation.
Sigrid is excellent with the animals and I feel for the first time I can leave Hunter without a thought and know he is getting the best care possible.

I took my baby to Lucky Hounds earlier this summer. After getting over an initial fear of Sigrid's rhodesian ridgeback puppy, she seemed to have a great time running around. A few days later, Shimmer came home very tired and very happy. I loved the pictures that Sigrid printed for us of Shimmer playing with the other dogs and relaxing around the house.

Lucky Hounds in my opinion is the best way to board your dog. It's owner Sigrid is a dog lover and fitness expert.  No only did my dog have ample space to run around in her huge yard, but also enjoyed swimming in the stream behind her house.  He slept in the house with two other dogs that live at the house, got plenty of exercise with power walks twice a day.  Sigrid always takes pictures while your dog is boarding with her and from the pictures she took of my chocolate lab, looks like he was having a blast swimming in the stream and playing with her two other dogs. Loved it. She is price competitive and so much better than those doggie hotels.

One happy dog...that's what we got when she spent time with Sigrid.  We like to call Sigrid the dog whisperer at our house.  She always knew the right way to handle our dog and gave us such good advice about obedience and general care.  I highly recommend Lucky Hounds Pet Care and Photography for your pets.

Sigrid does more than exercise our dog, she has become and integral part of her training and continued obedience. Our dog just loves her and has so much fun hiking on the trails and exploring new territory. Sigrid is very knowledgeable about the best local dog-friendly places and always keeps the adventures interesting for the dogs. She provides companionship, quality time and a safe environment. Sigrid truly cares about the animals which is very important to us. She treats our dog like her own and provides great value for her services. She is no doubt our dog’s favorite care giver.

 A day with Sigrid is almost the equivalent of an entire summer with friends in the country for our dog! He always comes home with a huge smile and a gigantic appetite. He throws himself on his bed with a satisfied sigh after his dinner and is asleep in moments! It reminds me of spending the day at the beach as a kid, coming home happy and exhausted and going to bed ready to dream of sun and surf all night. Sigrid is knowledgeable and strict, yet loving, a perfect combination for a large breed owner. We trust her implicitly with Rudy's care and well-being.

Thank you again for taking such good care of the dogs.  We feel very lucky knowing that they are in a place that they obviously love and enjoy.