Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Dog Boarding & Daycare Services in Fort Myers
Pampered Pooch was founded in 1998 by Barbara Segel, who recognized the need for personalized dog care after experiencing the limitations of traditional boarding facilities. With over 30 years in banking, Barbara transitioned her professional focus to create a homestyle environment where dogs receive constant companionship, socialization, and individualized attention. Our service operates from a private residence featuring a large fenced yard, air-conditioned living spaces, and unrestricted indoor access for guests. We specialize in full-time daycare and boarding stays ranging from one night to eight weeks, prioritizing emotional well-being alongside physical needs.Our team includes experienced caregivers and resident dogs who naturally facilitate social interactions. Unlike commercial kennels, we never use cages and maintain a strict policy against aggressive breeds to ensure safety. Clients appreciate our flexible scheduling, including 7-day-a-week availability from 7 AM to 6 PM, and occasional emergency transportation services. Our commitment to treating every dog as family has sustained our reputation for over two decades in Fort Myers.
Services
Boarding
Daycare
Transportation
Love & Attention
Client Brunch
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 21 years of providing in-home dog care services
- Cage-free environment with constant human supervision
- Personalized attention included at no extra charge
- Experienced caregivers with resident socialization dogs
- Flexible scheduling with emergency transportation options
Services
Boarding
Our boarding service provides cage-free accommodations for dogs in a family home environment. Guests enjoy unrestricted access to air-conditioned living spaces and a secure fenced yard. Stays range from one night to eight weeks with personalized attention included at no extra charge. We maintain strict safety protocols by not accepting aggressive breeds.
Daycare
Daycare offers socialization and supervised play from 7 AM to 6 PM daily. Dogs interact with resident pets and caregivers in a home setting rather than commercial kennels. Ideal for pets needing temporary care during home renovations, work hours, or owner absences while maintaining their regular routine.
Transportation
We provide occasional transportation services for client convenience. This includes airport pickups and emergency home visits for pet retrieval. While not a regular service, we accommodate urgent needs like hospital emergencies or last-minute travel arrangements with advance notice.
Love & Attention
All guests receive continuous companionship as part of our standard service. This includes petting, playing, and emotional support without additional fees. Our caregivers prioritize emotional well-being alongside physical needs, treating every dog as family members rather than temporary boarders.
People
Barbara Segel
Owner
Barbara founded Pampered Pooch in 1998 after a 30-year banking career. She graduated from Fort Myers High School and created the service to provide the personal attention her own dogs deserved when away from home.
Harris Segel
Unpaid Help
Harris provides market research consulting while assisting with dog care. His semi-retired status allows him to dedicate time to pampering pooches at the family-operated facility.
Luna
Camp Counselor
Luna transitioned from daycare guest to permanent family member after her previous owner could no longer care for her. She now helps socialize new arrivals through her playful demeanor and established presence.
Remington
Activities Director
Remington joined the family in 2020 and quickly assumed leadership in play activities. His energetic nature helps initiate social interactions among guest dogs, serving as a natural facilitator for canine interactions.
Questions
What services does Pampered Pooch offer?
We provide cage-free boarding, daycare, and occasional transportation services for dogs in a homestyle environment with constant human supervision.
Are there breed restrictions?
Yes, we do not accept aggressive breeds to maintain safety for all guests and caregivers in our unstructured home environment.
What are your operating hours?
Our facility is open daily from 7 AM to 6 PM for drop-offs, pickups, and ongoing care services.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we accommodate urgent transportation needs like hospital emergencies with advance notice, though this isn't a regular service.
How long can dogs stay?
Boarding stays range from one night to eight weeks, with consistent personalized attention throughout their entire visit.
What makes you different from kennels?
We provide a home environment with unrestricted indoor/outdoor access, no cages, and continuous human interaction unlike traditional commercial kennels.
