Since we were going out of town for an extended period of time, we wanted Archie to go somewhere that he would be very well taken care of. We also wanted to work on his training and behavior. Since he had never been to a kennel, we didn't want to board him at a facility, and we thought that at a facility he might develop bad behaviors. The three week period that he spent with you, Marcela, was a perfect solution. He developed good behaviors and had good care while we were gone. The training sessions also helped us learn how to modify Archie's behavior on our own.

We cannot recommend Marcela's services highly enough! She is irreplaceable to us!



We moved to the Baltimore area from Reno, NV with our 2 year old Australian Shepherd, Walter in the fall of 2012. He is our baby-- honestly- he is like a child to us! We are thoroughly invested in his education, nutrition, health, and socialization. Both of us work in the airline industry and we could not do what we love for a living without Marcela's help. We looked at many options and interviewed quite a few candidates before we made our decision. We can confidently say the service Marcela provides is well worth the amount she charges-- and the peace of mind she gives us really is priceless! Also, we can't say enough about her flexibility. Our schedules are challenging to say the least.



Marcela is passionate about dogs! She is tuned in to them in and is acutely aware of even the smallest changes in behavior and can anticipate and diffuse conflicts before they present themselves. A true professional, she briefs and debriefs us at each visit giving us all of the information we need with the personal touch that makes you feel like you are talking with a long time friend.



We couldn't ask for a better home away from home for our Walter! He always gets an appropriate amount of exercise and Marcela challenges him with tricks, tasks, and commands to work his mind as well. Marcela limits the amount of dogs she cares for and Walter gets individual attention night and day. We feel 100% confident that Walter gets as much love, affection, and attention at Marcela's house as he does at home with us! He loves to give Marcela hugs and kisses! We ask Walter when it's time to leave if he wants to go see Marcela, Cynthia, and Alex and he goes crazy and is in the car ready to go! Seeing him happy and smiling when he sees Marcela helps us so much!



We have excellent communication with Marcela! She texts us pictures of our boy every day and always responds promptly if we have any questions! I love seeing pictures of Walter hanging out with Alex and the other dogs! We also get to read Marcela's blog for insight into who's currently staying there and what everyone's been up to! She gives us just the right amount of contact that allows us to focus on what we have going on, and still feel connected to our boy. Marcela runs a very controlled environment -- this gives us so much peace of mind! I don't have to worry about anyone fighting over food or toys. Everything I've ever sent to Marcela's in Walter's overnight bag is properly used and back in the bag at pick up. Her home is very clean and spacious! She keeps nice clean sheets on Walter's bed and let's him be himself and hang out wherever he likes- just like at home!



Routine is very important to Marcela and to us as well! Walter knows what to expect and I think that really helps him in the transition. I know Marcela will communicate with us and take Walter to the vet immediately if necessary. She has great instincts and knowledge about our boy and we trust her judgement.



Last year Walter was having a little trouble with his hips and Marcela tailored his care just for him. She suggested great ideas on how to help him feel better and we are happy to report a change in diet has brought him back to 100%! Marcela has the experience and knowledge to handle a wide variety of physical and behavioral issues as they arise.



Marcela takes the time to learn and use your dog's specific commands and key words. This is really important to us and keeps things consistent for our buddy. When Walter gets home from a trip to Marcela's he is happy and his normal self! This really shows us that he is receiving the same kind of special care we give him!



If even after reading this review you would like more information we authorize Marcela to give you our contacts and we'd be happy to chat with you personally.



Walter's Mom & Dad-

Betheny & Jeremy

Great care, best experience ever. I have kenneled Dieter several times, but never has he come home so healthy and happy. He loved the food, long walks and the companionship and I loved all the updates and pictures I received. I really could relax on vacation and not worry if Dieter was all right.

Marcela has helped in the care and training of our dog Luca since we adopt him over a year ago. There is no way we would have survived the first 6 months of his care without her as he was a very complicate case and had a number of issues. She was always available for advice and went above and beyond her duty to help us. She cares for my dog like her own. I would recommend her services to anyone! You can have confidence when your dog stay with Marcela they will be treated with all the love and care they can handle. Also, her prices are incredibly reasonable particularly considering the personal care the dog receives. This is a wonderful business!

The best doggie sitting in this area! My dog loves to ‘vacation’ with Marcela. I never have any concerns with leaving my dog with Marcela as she always takes such wonderful care of him. Whenever I pick him up, he’s as happy as can be… I know he gets lots of exercise and tlc during his stays with Marcela.

All My Canine Companions offers in-house boarding for dogs, though it's so much more than boarding--it really is a place for dogs to stay in a well-balanced home and be treated like family. Marcela really cares about each dog's well-being and has such a good understanding of dog behavior (it's like she's Cesar Millan)! She makes amazing effort to ensure that the dogs are well exercised, which is very difficult to come by for any pet boarding option. I also really appreciate the details of how each visit went and receive photo and text updates throughout my dog's stay. My dog is always so excited when I have to go out of town now because Marcela takes such great care of her. If your dog doesn’t do well being boarded in kennels, or if you feel guilty for having to board your dog, I highly recommend All My Canine Companions. It’s like a home away for home for my dog.