Morning
Potty breaks, fresh water, and a calm start to the day with walks or yard time paced to your dog’s energy.
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Overnight · home-based boarding
Home-based dog boarding in Waco, TX
Pet care provided by Platinum Scoops.
★ 5.0 on Rover · 125 Rover reviews · Rover Star Sitter · 51 repeat clients
Overnight care in a calm Waco home — not a kennel run. Your dog stays with full-time caregivers for walks, enrichment, real rest, and daily photo updates.
Public Rover rate From $47/night on Rover
The caregivers
Who cares for your dog
Jackye and Todd are full-time Waco pet care professionals and empty nesters. Pet care is their primary profession, not a side gig, which means dogs in their care get daily walks, supervised play, enrichment, structured rest, and individualized attention. Their home includes three resident dogs and a foster, so they are experienced with group dynamics, high-energy dogs, puppies, seniors, and dogs needing medication support.
This is home-based care in a real Waco home — not a warehouse kennel or high-volume daycare floor.
A boarding visit
What a boarding day and night look like
Exact timing flexes with your dog’s needs and the household rhythm. The pattern below reflects how care is described for this home-based boarding — without pretending every hour is identical.
Meals
Feeding follows the diet and schedule you provide. Detailed food and medication instructions are welcome.
Walks, play & enrichment
Neighborhood walks, supervised play, sniffing, and enrichment — not nonstop group chaos.
Rest periods
Structured rest is part of the day. Crates are used as appropriate for meals, rest, and decompression — dogs are not expected to play nonstop, and they are not crated for the entire stay.
Evening
Another wind-down stretch with potty breaks, settling time, and the same attentive presence.
Overnight
Overnight arrangements are based on the individual dog, their normal routine, and what allows them to settle safely and comfortably in our home.
How we introduce new dogs
We take introductions slowly because how a stay starts matters. New dogs are given time to settle in and meet the group intentionally — not dropped into a free-for-all on arrival.
Compatibility and individual temperament matter in a home-based setting. We pay attention to how a dog settles into the environment and interacts with the group, rather than treating every dog the same way.
Owners are welcome to meet Jacqueline and Todd. We do not use dog-to-dog meet-and-greets as the primary evaluation method. For a new guest, we may recommend a daycare / trial day before a longer boarding stay so we can see how they do in the home first.
Is boarding here a good fit?
Often a good fit
- · Dogs who enjoy a home environment
- · Seniors
- · Puppies
- · Social dogs
- · Dogs who need routine
- · Dogs who benefit from structure
- · Families who want regular updates
- · Dogs who need medication support
May not be a fit
- · Dogs with severe aggression
- · Dogs who cannot safely be around other dogs
- · Dogs who are destructive in a home setting
- · Dogs with unmanaged bite history
Puppies, seniors, and medication
Puppies
Puppy boarding is offered on Rover ($50 per night). Share age, potty stage, and energy needs when you request care.
Seniors
Seniors who do well in a calm home environment and benefit from routine are listed among dogs this home commonly cares for.
Medication & special routines
Medication support and detailed care instructions are part of how this home works with guest dogs — including special diets and routines you spell out in writing.
What to bring
Please pack what your dog needs for a familiar routine. Leave unnecessary toys, valuables, sentimental items, or other “precious” belongings at home so nothing important gets lost or chewed.
- · Their normal food (enough for the full stay)
- · Feeding instructions
- · Medications and medication instructions, when applicable
- · Collar or harness and leash
- · Their crate
- · Routine / care notes
- · Emergency contact information
Crates are part of packing because we use them as appropriate for meals, rest, and decompression — not because dogs spend the entire stay crated.
Drop-off, pickup, and extras
Scheduling
Request dates and arrival windows on Rover. Availability and final details are confirmed there.
Sitter pickup & drop-off
Optional sitter pickup and drop-off is listed on Rover at +$25 per round trip.
Updates
Expect photos and videos during the stay so you can see how your dog is settling.
Boarding rates on Rover
These are public Rover rates from our current listing data. Final price and terms are confirmed on Rover when you request care.
- Boarding (starting)From $47/night on Rover
- Holiday rate$40 per night
- Additional dog+$20 per dog, per night
- Puppy rate$50 per night
- Stays of 7 nights or more$35 per night
- Sitter pickup and drop-off+$25 per round trip
Rates below match our current Rover listing. Final price, holiday rates, extended-care charges, availability, and booking terms are confirmed on Rover when you request care.
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What Waco dog families say
★ 5.0 on Rover · 125 Rover reviews · Rover Star Sitter · 51 repeat clients
“Jacqueline & Todd are exceptional! They handled my 100lb Rottie with grace, and gave her so much love and attention. I'm so happy to have found them. Wouldn't book with anyone e…”
Kristopher T. · Boarding · Rover
“This couple Rock! We adopted our dog late March 2026. Early May, she was sick and diagnosed with Pancreatitis... They did amazing with all my detailed instructions, and sent pho…”
Linda · Boarding · Rover
“Todd & Jackye are the BEST! I say this every time Finn stays with them! He has the best time & they are always sending pics & videos.”
Karmen W. · Boarding · Rover
Common questions
FAQ
Where does my dog stay overnight?
In Jacqueline and Todd’s Waco home — home-based boarding, not a kennel or warehouse facility. Overnight arrangements are based on the individual dog, their normal routine, and what helps them settle safely and comfortably.
Will my dog be crated the whole time?
No. Please bring their crate; we use crates as appropriate for meals, rest, and decompression. Dogs are not expected to spend the entire stay crated.
How are dogs introduced?
Slowly and intentionally. New dogs are not simply placed into a group on arrival. Owners are welcome to meet Jacqueline and Todd. We do not use dog-to-dog meet-and-greets as the primary evaluation method, and for some new guests we may recommend a daycare / trial day before a longer boarding stay.
Is this a big group daycare-style boarding?
No. Care is home-based, intentionally managed, and fit-based, with structured introductions and room for rest and decompression. We do not publish a guest maximum on this site.
Can you give medication?
Yes — medication support and detailed instructions are part of the care model described for this home.
What should I bring?
Normal food, feeding instructions, medications and instructions when applicable, collar/harness and leash, their crate, routine/care notes, and emergency contacts. Please leave unnecessary toys, valuables, and sentimental items at home.
How do drop-off and pickup work?
Coordinate timing on Rover. Optional sitter pickup and drop-off is listed as an add-on on the Rover rate card.
Do you send photos?
Yes. Daily photos and videos are a standard part of how families stay connected during boarding.
How do I book?
Request boarding on Rover through the Platinum Scoops / Jackye & Todd profile linked from this page. That is where availability and booking terms are confirmed.
What if my dog is anxious, a senior, or a puppy?
Seniors, puppies, and dogs who need routine are listed among common good fits when they can be safe in a home with other dogs. Share temperament and history honestly when you request care so fit can be assessed.
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Pet care provided by Platinum Scoops. ★ 5.0 on Rover · 125 Rover reviews · Rover Star Sitter · 51 repeat clients