By Anna Foster, Owner
Fifteen years ago, I started Peace Love Dogs to help people train their dogs. I believed in doing things the right way — structure, consistency, and clear communication between dog and owner. And I still believe in that.
But if I’m honest, I didn’t fully understand back then what people were really looking for. Because if you love your dog, you know the feeling. You’re dropping them off — maybe for the day, maybe for a trip, maybe just for grooming — and there’s always that moment: are they really going to be okay here? And honestly, that question never really left me.
I remember those early days, doing everything I could to make sure every dog was cared for the right way, while also figuring it all out as I went. There were definitely moments where I wasn’t sure we were getting everything right yet.
In the beginning, we focused on training — helping dogs behave better and helping owners feel more in control. That foundation matters. It always will. But our clients showed me something bigger. They didn’t just want a trained dog. They wanted to feel at peace when they left them. They wanted to know their dog was safe, but also known and loved. That someone understood their personality. That they weren’t just another dog in the building.
And that changed everything.
Peace Love Dogs didn’t grow overnight. We opened in 2011 with training and daycare. In 2018, we were able to purchase the property next door and expand to include lodging and grooming. And over fifteen years, we’ve had the privilege of serving more than 15,000 families. It evolved — by listening, by learning, and by caring deeply about getting it right.
Today, we’ve become something more than I originally set out to build. A place where dogs come to learn, to play, to stay, and to be cared for — through training, daycare, lodging, and grooming. But what matters most to me is that the feeling has stayed the same. It’s the dog that runs inside without hesitation. It’s the owner who no longer feels that weight when they leave. It’s the consistency of knowing what to expect, every single time. It’s the little things that most people don’t see, but always feel.
That kind of trust isn’t built through marketing. It’s built over time. It’s built by a team that shows up every day and genuinely cares. People who chose this work because they love it — not just dogs, but the families behind them. Who take the time to know each dog’s personality, their quirks, what makes them nervous and what makes them light up. Who hold themselves to a standard even when no one is watching.
I’m incredibly proud of the people we’ve built this with. They are the heartbeat of this place. It’s built by clients who trust us with something deeply important to them. Families who started with a nervous puppy and are still with us years later. Who send their friends, their neighbors, their family members — because trust, once earned, gets shared. We have clients who have been part of the Peace Love Dogs community for over a decade, and that kind of loyalty humbles me every single time.
This place exists because of them just as much as anything we’ve done. Fifteen years in, I’m proud. Proud of what we’ve built. Proud of the people behind it. And truly grateful for every single person who has trusted us along the way.
We’re still growing. Still learning. Still building. Because I believe dog care can be better — more thoughtful, more intentional, and more centered around both the dog and the owner. And that’s what we’re continuing to create.
From my heart — thank you for being part of this.
Your trust means the world to us, and we never take it for granted.
