Golden retriever walking on a quiet gravel road through tall green woods

Private country care · Maidens, Virginia

The Farm Dog Co

Who we are

A quieter kind of care.

A private roster of eight families. Never more. Each senior, medically managed, or timid dog is known by name, by habit, and by the way they like to be greeted.

For executives, international travelers, and families who need care that is guaranteed, discreet, and entirely stress-free — your place is held whenever you fly.

My Farm Dog · Live

Follow every day, from anywhere.

My Farm Dog, our private live tracker, records meals, medications, and wellness checks as they happen — with notes and photos, wherever in the world you are.

The approach

Small on purpose. Steady on principle.

Most boarding is built for rotation. We're built for the opposite — one caregiver, eight dogs, and the same unhurried routine every day of the week.

Time for the slow walk. Time on the porch. Time to notice the small thing before it becomes a big one.

Senior golden retriever relaxing on a tartan cushion on a country-house porch overlooking horse paddocks
Quiet porch days, familiar company.

Daily rhythm

First light to lights out.

  1. 7:00 AM
    Wake with the farm — A slow start in the paddock.
  2. 8:00 AM
    Breakfast — Private bowls, quiet rooms, meds on schedule.
  3. 10:00 AM
    Pasture time — Rest and play beneath the trees.
  4. 12:30 PM
    Midday quiet — Cozy beds, fans, and good scratches.
  5. 3:00 PM
    Second outing — Sniff walks and gentle play.
  6. 6:00 PM
    Supper & settle — Dinner, meds, a slow perimeter walk.
  7. 8:00 PM
    Lights out — A low-lit private room, care just steps away.

Peace of mind

Your life, back.

Accept the business trip.

Say yes. Sleep in the hotel bed. Your dog is better than fine.

Finish work without watching the clock.

No 4:57 sprint to the car. He's out on the grass with his people.

Know your senior dog isn't alone.

Someone knows her normal — and it isn't a camera.

How we compare

Not a facility. A sanctuary.

Traditional facilitiesThe Farm Dog Co
Dozens of dogs, loud and chaoticStrict roster of 8 families
Rotating staff every shiftOne dedicated caregiver
Nightly rates, availability uncertain$1,500/mo retainer — space guaranteed year-round, all 30 nights included
Shared kennel runsA dedicated private room
Holidays first-come, first-servedPriority holiday reservations

Membership

Two ways to join the farm.

Private Retainer Membership

$1,500 / month

  • Strictly capped at 8 families
  • Guaranteed year-round reservation
  • A dedicated private room
  • All 30 nights of farm care included each month
  • Priority holiday reservations
  • Clinical medication & diet adherence

Private Stays

$65 / night

Tailored itineraries for extended assignments, international travel schedules, or continuous private respite.

Inquire privately

Our Retainer Families

Calm, personalized care tailored to families with demanding schedules and uncompromising standards.

01

Executive & Advisory Travel

Predictable, seamless retreats for frequent business travel, coast-to-coast flights, and extended international itineraries.

02

Discreet Household Care

A single, consistent caregiver in a private home setting — no rotating staff, no kennel stress, and absolute confidentiality.

03

Medically Managed & Senior Companions

Exacting administration of medication, mobility assistance, low-stimulus woodland routines, and clinical adherence for dogs requiring gentle, focused attention.

Get in touch

If it feels like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Reach out and we'll take it from there 

Serving a limited number of families at any given time.