Let’s Plan the Right Care for Your Dog

Whether you need wedding-day handling, private boarding, wedding-weekend care, in-home care, hotel or Airbnb care, overnight care, transportation, grooming, or a custom arrangement, tell us what you have in mind. Homeward Bound Dog Co. serves Traverse City, Grand Rapids and communities across Northern and West Michigan.

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Tell Us About Your Dog Care Needs

To begin, complete the form with your requested dates, location and dog details. Then, we’ll follow up to discuss availability and the care plan that best fits your dog.

Serving Northern and West Michigan

In addition, Homeward Bound Dog Co. serves Traverse City and Northern Michigan as well as Grand Rapids and West Michigan. However, availability depends on the requested dates, location, travel needs and service type. Even if you are outside these areas, you are still welcome to ask.

Northern Michigan

Traverse City, Frankfort, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Indian River, Gaylord, Leland, Suttons Bay, Northport, Lake Leelanau, Cedar, Maple City, Glen Arbor and Elk Rapids.

Grand Rapids & West Michigan

Grand Rapids, Ada, Rockford, Walker, Kentwood, Wyoming, Grandville, Hudsonville, Jamestown, Zeeland, Holland, Grand Haven and Muskegon.

Nearby communities welcome—contact us to confirm availability. Map markers identify service communities, not boarding addresses. Services and travel arrangements are confirmed individually.

Client Stories

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Meghan & Josh

Foxglove Farm (Leelanau County)

“Homeward Bound Dog Co was an integral part of our wedding day! Alyssa and her team did an incredible job handling our FOUR dogs so they could stand by our side on our special day. We could not imagine getting married without our furry family with us and having their dog nanny service made for an easy, enjoyable experience for all. Not only was Alyssa detail oriented in pre-planning, she gave them glow ups the day of so they were wedding ready and as cute as can be for their photos. Thank you, Homeward Bound Dog Co, for treating our pups with such love and care. Highly recommend their services for any event you want your fur babies at!”

Devon & Caleb

French Valley Vineyards (Leelanau County)

“Homeward Bound was amazing to use for our wedding!  They made our dogs being apart of our big day so easy and stress free.  We have two golden retrievers and they were groomed the day before which made them look so beautiful, Alyssa did a fantastic job!”

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Meet our awesome staff

Passionate about animals

Alyssa Bailey
Alyssa BaileyFounder & Lead Dog Handler
With over 20 years of experience in dog training, care, and handling, Alyssa knows how to make sure dogs are happy, calm, and camera-ready for your big day. Whether it’s coordinating with the venue or ensuring your pup is perfectly groomed, Alyssa ensures no detail is missed.
Kelsey
KelseyDog Care Specialist
I am an animal lover through and through. Animals have always been a huge part of my life ever since I was little- dogs especially. I couldn’t imagine a world without them!
Aubrey
AubreyDog Care Specialist and Photographer
“I believe your pet is just as much a part of your family as the humans. They deserve to be part of your special day, too – without you having to worry about whether they’re safe, comfortable, or taken care of!”

With a background in wedding and pet photography, Aubrey helps care for your dog and capture special moments throughout your wedding day or while your dog is boarding with us.