Woodland Pet Resort

Woodland Pet Resort is a family-owned boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Saginaw, Michigan, operating since 2017. Owner Heather LaClair has started three pet resorts over 20-plus years; since 2019 the business has been led by her daughter Sarah and son-in-law Noah. Guest reviews repeatedly note the facility's long-tenured staff—one reviewer mentioned the same groomer has cared for their dogs for years—and the welcoming drop-off experience, with multiple owners describing dogs who run off happily at arrival. Staff model. The team has a combined 30-plus years of pet-care experience. Daycare play groups run under dedicated daycare attendants, and the K9 training program is led by a trainer who has worked with dogs since 2017. Overnight boarding is the facility's core service, with staff monitoring each dog to confirm they are eating and settling. Reviews consistently highlight the personalized attention: one owner of an anxious dog was told the staff sat with her during the night to help her settle. Daily routine. Boarding dogs go into the outdoor yards four to five times a day, keeping them on a regular potty schedule. Each suite is a two-room unit with a cot, bedding, and water bucket; rooms are cleaned, water refreshed, and bedding checked at least twice daily. Daycare ("Camp") is a mostly open-concept play group across indoor and outdoor areas with playground equipment. Grooming and K9 obedience training are available. Reviewers mention receiving photos during extended stays and appreciate the themed enrichment days. Intake. New dogs complete a temperament screening before entering Camp. All dogs must have rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordetella vaccinations at least one week before their reservation, with no exceptions; medical exemptions require a veterinarian's letter. Cats are accepted with rabies and distemper vaccinations. Who it suits and doesn't. A strong fit for social dogs who enjoy group play, and for owners who want boarding, training, and grooming under one roof. The facility is open seven days a week (weekday, Saturday-morning, and Sunday-evening hours). Less suited to dogs who cannot tolerate group daycare, since Camp is play-group based. A few recent reviews mention customer-service friction at the front desk; owners who value consistent reception experience may want a conversation before booking.