A true doxie person
I grew up with dachshunds and have rarely been without one since. I know how a doxie thinks, sulks, burrows under the blanket, and negotiates for the couch.
Yes, I can handle that
Got a dog with special needs? You’re in exactly the right place.
Seniors, medication schedules, anxious pups, sensitive tummies. These aren’t exceptions here; they’re who I do best with. See how I care for them →
Est. Canton, Georgia
Small-scale, home-based care
Household rates for up to four dogs
What families say
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5.0
Average rating across 748 reviews on Wag
785
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Ryan is amazing! He knows just what your dog needs, sends you photos, and our Henry loves staying with him. We drive about an hour each way just so Henry can be with Ryan when we go out of town. He’s worth every minute of the drive!
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Meet your dog’s host
Hi, I’m Ryan.
I’ve had dachshunds in my life for more than 30 years, and at this point I’ve accepted that they’re basically in charge.
Dogs are important. We just don’t have to be weirdly precious about it. I take their care seriously. Myself, considerably less so.
The Long Dog Co. is my home in Canton, a big fenced yard, and a very small number of guest dogs at a time. I started it because I wanted dogs staying with me to have what mine have: a real home, a familiar face, and somebody who’s genuinely paying attention.
My first dachshund came home in the early ’90s and stayed for seventeen years. Doxies have been my family’s dog ever since, and I’ve raised my own from wriggling puppies into their silvery senior years.
I know their stubborn streak, their love of a warm blanket, and yes, their backs. Trouble can happen to any dachshund, so every dog here gets gentle, careful handling, with no leaping off the high furniture on my watch.
— Ryan, Owner, The Long Dog Co.
The long dogs of my life. Some still beside me, some I’ll always miss.
Why The Long Dog Co.
A home that genuinely gets dachshunds.
Small & medium-sized dogs
Doxies are my specialty, but every calm, well behaved small or medium dog is welcome here. No big or rowdy dogs, so your pup actually unwinds instead of bracing for chaos.
A real home & a big yard
Your dog gets the run of a real house, a big fenced yard, and plenty of places to nap. No kennel run. No giant playgroup. No spending your vacation wondering where they’re sitting.
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Special care, handled gently
The dogs who need a little extra are my favorites.
Seniors, anxious pups, dogs on a medication schedule. These are exactly the dogs I’m built for. I’ve raised my own dachshunds from puppies into their silvery years, said goodbye to beloved elders, and I currently care for a 16-year-old regular named Elvis. Old, shy, or particular is never a problem here. It’s usually the whole point.
No surcharge for meds or senior care
Vet-aware, with an emergency plan for every stay
Senior & elderly dogs
Gray muzzles get the softest spots in the house. Extra potty trips, padded ramps instead of jumps, warm bedding, slower walks, and patience for stiff mornings, fading eyes and ears, and the odd accident. No judgment, ever.
Medication & medical routines
Pills, drops, insulin, joint supplements, or a strict feeding-and-meds schedule. Your instructions go on a written schedule I keep in the kitchen and work from all day, backed up by phone alarms. Comfortable hiding meds in food, and happy to text you a photo each time a dose is given.
Shy & skittish dogs
Nervous, slow-to-warm, or a little anxious? Four guest dogs at a time is the ceiling here, and that small a house is the whole advantage. We go at your dog’s pace, with no forced introductions, quiet retreat spots, and small wins until they decide the couch is theirs.
Special diets & sensitive tummies
Prescription food, raw, home-cooked, allergies, or a touchy stomach. I feed exactly what you send, on your schedule, kept separate from the other dogs so there’s no swapping bowls or sneaky snacking.
Bonded pairs & siblings
Dogs who can’t bear to be apart stay together here: same bed, same routine, same room. Bonded pairs, siblings, and multi-dog families are welcome. Household rates include built-in savings for up to four dogs staying together.
First-time boarders
Never left your dog before? We’ll meet first, so the first time you leave your dog with me isn’t the first time we’ve met. Then I’ll keep you posted while you’re away so you can stop checking your phone every twelve minutes.
Have a dog with needs not listed here? Tell me about them in your inquiry. Most of the time it’s no trouble at all, and I’ll always be honest if it isn’t the right fit.
Rates
Honest rates. No surprises.
Boarding from $60 a night. Multi-dog pricing available, and transportation can be added based on your location.
Boarding · 1 dog$60 / night
More than one dog? See 2, 3 & 4 dog rates
Boarding · 2 dogs$95 / night
Boarding · 3 dogs$125 / night
Boarding · 4 dogs$150 / night
Multi-dog household rates include built-in savings, for up to four dogs from the same home.
Puppy surcharge · under 6 months, per dog
+$15 / night
Optional pickup & return
$25–$40 / each way
Door-to-door transportation is optional and priced by your ZIP code, from $25 to $40 each way. Look up your ZIP for the exact rate. You’re also welcome to drop off and pick up at our Canton home with no transportation charge. See transportation rates.
Current rates may change. Once your reservation is approved and your deposit is paid, your quoted price is locked for that stay. Two-night minimum on holidays, which here means Thanksgiving week, December 20 through January 2, and Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends.
Always included
In every stay
- Daily photos & video, the real stuff, mid-zoomie and mid-nap
- Ramps to every couch and bed, and no leaping off tall furniture
- A pile of burrow blankets for the world's best diggers
- Meds on a written schedule, with alarms so nothing drifts
- Four guest dogs at a time, never a crowded kennel
- A free meet & greet first, so no strangers on day one
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Pickup & return
One less thing to do before your trip.
If getting your dog to Canton isn’t something you want on the pre-trip checklist, I’ll come get them. Pickup and return is available throughout much of North Georgia and metro Atlanta, starting at $25 each way.
I’ll do the driving, from $25 each way.
Rates are based on your ZIP code, $25 to $40 each way, and priced per household trip, the same whether it is one dog or four. Pickup and return times are arranged in advance and confirmed before the stay.
$25 each way · $50 round trip
$30 each way · $60 round trip
$35 each way · $70 round trip
$40 each way · $80 round trip
Home base
Canton, GA
Where every stay happens, my home and big fenced yard.
Just up the road
Woodstock
A short drive north for drop-off, or I’ll come to you. →
Close by
Holly Springs
Practically neighbors, close to home. →
Pickup & dropoff
Marietta
Farther south? I’ll handle the driving. →
Pickup & dropoff
Atlanta
Atlanta families board with me all the time. →
How it works
From hello to home, in four steps.
01
Request your dates
Book through our online portal: pick your dates and tell me about your dog. Takes a couple of minutes.
02
I confirm
I review every request and confirm your dates, usually the same day. First time here? A free Meet & Greet is always an option.
03
Deposit locks it in
A reservation deposit of one night at your household rate is requested after your stay has been personally reviewed and approved. Cancel in time and it comes back in full. The balance is invoiced after the stay, no surprises.
04
Go take the trip.
Drop off, or I’ll come get them. I’ll send photos and updates while you’re gone. Your job at this point is to go enjoy yourself.
A look inside
Where your dog actually hangs out.
Not a kennel, not a crate. A calm, lived-in home with comfy spots, a doggy door to the deck, and room to just be a dog.
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FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Which dogs do you take?
Dachshunds and doxie mixes are my specialty, but other calm, well behaved small and medium-sized dogs are just as welcome, up to four from one family. Rather than a strict weight cutoff, I consider each dog on temperament, behavior, and fit for our home. You don’t need a long dog to stay with us. What I can’t take are large or rowdy dogs, or dogs that aren’t house trained or tend to be reactive, so the home stays calm for everyone.
Are vaccinations required?
Yes. Current rabies, distemper (DHPP), and bordetella. Just send records before the stay; it protects every dog in the house, yours included.
How many dogs will my dog be with?
Four guest dogs at a time, maximum. My own two, Susie and Brussel, live here and are separate from that count, so the busiest the house gets is six dogs total, and most weeks it is fewer. I take up to four dogs from one family, which means a single household can fill the guest side entirely. Groups are put together by size, age, and energy, and dogs who would rather not mingle don’t have to.
How do meet & greets work?
I typically come to you for the first meet & greet. Meeting your dog in their normal environment gives me a much better idea of their personality, temperament, and routine before they’re introduced to a new setting. It also gives us a chance to talk through anything I should know before their first stay. Since The Long Dog Co. operates from my private home, I don’t offer indoor home walkthroughs, but I’m always happy to send photos or video of the areas where the dogs spend their time.
Do you offer pickup & drop off?
Yes. Transportation rates are based on your ZIP code, from $25 to $40 each way, out to about 35 miles from Canton. Enter your ZIP in the lookup and you will see your exact rate, or the booking form will show it when you request dates. Each way covers one leg, so you can request pickup, return, or both. Transportation is optional: you may drop off and pick up at my Canton home at no transportation charge. Pickup and return times are arranged in advance and confirmed before the stay. See transportation rates.
Do you take a deposit? What if I need to cancel?
A reservation deposit of one night at your household rate is requested after your stay has been personally reviewed and approved. The balance is invoiced after the stay. Life happens, so cancellations are free with 48 hours’ notice (7 days for holidays) and the deposit is refunded in full. Inside that window I keep the deposit, and that is the entire charge, nothing else is billed. I keep my numbers small, so a late cancel usually means I’ve already turned another family away.
A worked example
Two dogs, four nights, with pickup and return.
Boarding at the two-dog household rate: $95 a night, so $380.
Pickup and return at the $35 each-way rate: $70 for the household, not per dog.
Total $450. Deposit of $95 at booking, which is one night at your rate, and $355 invoiced after the stay.
Boarding at the two-dog household rate: $95 a night, so $380.
Pickup and return at the $35 each-way rate: $70 for the household, not per dog.
Total $450. Deposit of $95 at booking, which is one night at your rate, and $355 invoiced after the stay.
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Sleeping arrangements, dachshund backs, yard time, long stays, and more.
Before you book
No surprises before drop-off.
Here’s exactly how it works and what I’ll need, so you can plan ahead with zero guesswork.
Simple, secure payment
A reservation deposit is requested after your stay has been personally reviewed and approved, and the balance is invoiced after your dog heads home. Pay by Venmo, or securely by credit or debit card through Stripe Checkout. Apple Pay may also be available through Stripe, depending on your device and browser. Whatever’s easiest for you.
Pack light
Bring your dog’s own food, pre-portioned if you can, plus any medications. Then add just one comfort item: a favorite toy, blanket, or bed really helps an anxious dog settle in. No need to pack the whole toy box; I’ve got beds, bowls, ramps, and burrow blankets here.
A few details about your dog
Before the first stay I’ll gather your dog’s feeding routine (food, amount, and how often), medication instructions, vaccination records, your vet, and an emergency contact in case I can’t reach you. Nothing left to chance.
Book a stay
Ready to book your dog’s stay?
Well-behaved small and medium dogs are always welcome, dachshunds most of all. Book online through our portal and I’ll confirm your dates, usually the same day.
Need boarding soon? Last-minute stays are welcome when there’s room. For holidays and busy travel weeks, a little more notice helps, since those dates fill up fast.
Have a specific question first? Text me. Odd schedule, medical stuff, a ZIP that isn’t listed. I answer these myself.
Not ready to book?
Want to meet first? It’s free.
No dates, no deposit. I’ll come to you, meet your dog where they’re comfortable, and we’ll talk through routine and anything you’re wondering about.
Texting is the quickest way to reach me. I’m usually out in the yard with the dogs, so a text gets a faster reply than a call, and I’ll always get back to you. Text 678-250-3079 or email hello@thelongdogco.com. Most answers are in the FAQ, too.
Serving Canton, GA & nearby.
Serving Canton, GA & nearby.