It's hard to believe that 12 years have passed since my Dad saw a small change in a local zoning ordinance and encouraged us to start our own dog boarding business.

He recognized potential in us that we couldn't see ourselves and urged us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the risk. Using his expertise in construction and conducting thorough industry research, we decided to start small and test the waters. Our objective was to offer a unique boarding experience unlike traditional facilities - to give the dogs their own vacation!

In May 2012, we launched Canine Cabins Luxury Dog Retreat, a boutique dog boarding facility situated on the same property as our home just north of Pittsburgh, PA. Starting with just three spacious luxury indoor-outdoor suites, we took care of the dogs before and after working full-time jobs. What began as a side hustle gradually grew each year by word of mouth.

After five years and several expansions, we were both able to leave our day jobs and pursue our passion full-time. Our facility now boasts 16 suites, accommodating 20-25 dogs at a time, and we could not do this without the help of our dedicated staff. Abbie, Lindsay, Kenzi and Lily help us keep these dogs happy and safe every day.