our story

downtown hound® was founded by Tracey Bonner and her dog Cruiser. It was first and is the finest dog daycare and boarding facility in Boise, Idaho. In November 2010 downtown hound was purchased by Mandie Stuhan, and is now the sister company of luckydog day & night care located in Eugene, Oregon.

Based on many of Mandie's personal values, downtown hound® treats clients' dogs how we would want our own dogs treated: with individualized care, patience and respect. We have a passion for dogs… and as fellow pet parents, we understand how important quality care is to you and we take pride in our services.

Mandie is very excited to provide this level of service and care to the Boise, Idaho pet parent community. We are truly the home of happy dogs, great people, and expert care.

OUR SERVICES

our pack

Our staff offers you and your dog an unmatched level of care, comfort, and safety. We continually invest in our team's skills so they'll grow in their ability to provide excellent dog care service as this is paramount to our success.

Our teams qualifications include:
• ABKA Certified Pet Technician
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Red Cross Certification in Pet First Aid and Pet First Aid Instructor
• Member, Association of Dog Trainers

Mandie
Mandie, Owner

Mandie has completed training under Mare Shey, CPDT (certified pet dog trainer) at Dancin' Woofs in Bend, Oregon. Her training focused on animal behavior and operating a healthy and safe daycare. Mandie has thousands of hours of dog handling experience and is an expert in managing animal behavior. She actively practices and solely supports positive training techniques.

A true animal lover, Mandie stays active in the community by assisting local dog trainers, volunteering
at local shelters, fostering dogs in need and participating in obedience and agility training with her
three rescued dogs.

Mandie holds the following certifications:
• ABKA Certified Pet Technician
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Red Cross certification in Pet First Aid
• APDT Conference-68 hrs of CEU in Portland, Oregon 2007
• Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers
• Member, American Boarding Kennel Association