Family-Owned, Dog-Centered and Built Around the Property
Nearly seven acres, private indoor/outdoor rooms, large yards and a family operation that keeps real people on site around the clock.
Dogwalker Ranch at a Glance
Country Property
Room for purpose-built dog care just north of Ocala on US Highway 441.
Private Boarding Rooms
Dogs can move between climate-controlled indoor space and attached outdoor runs.
On-Site Presence
Staff live on the property, providing around-the-clock on-site presence.
Complete Services
Boarding, daycare, grooming, training, pool and dock work, lure coursing and enrichment.
Not a Generic Kennel Building
Dogwalker Ranch is organized around private rooms, outdoor runs, large yards and activity spaces that allow staff to match the day to the dog.
Boarding dogs receive staff time in the yards at least twice daily. Daycare is structured rather than placing every dog into one large group. Additional activity may include pool time, lure coursing or enrichment when appropriate.
Hands-On Care Has Real Faces
Dogwalker Ranch is run by people who know the property, the routines and the dogs in their care.
Nick & Ayla — Owners
Hands-on owners who have expanded the ranch’s services and its work with Marion County Animal Services, FIDO, Splash & Dash and the Ocala dog community.
Cierra — Lead Trainer & Kennel Team
Calm, structured and exceptionally steady when things get hectic, with prior law-enforcement experience and a psychology-related background informing her thoughtful training approach.
Alecia — Groomer & Kennel Team
A compassionate jack of all trades. The team has yet to meet an animal Alecia couldn’t find something lovable about.
Paula — Kennel Team & Back-of-House Leader
Caring “mama bear” energy, careful notes and a talent for making sure important details do not get missed.
DeAnna — Kennel Team
Quick to notice subtle changes in a dog’s comfort or behavior, and the talented photographer behind many stay photos families love.
Jadyn — Kennel Team
Fearless, quick to learn and happiest getting active with dogs during lure-course runs, pool time and outdoor activities.
Sean — Live-In Back-of-House Team
Nick’s older brother and a natural fit for sanitation, pressure washing and the detail-oriented work that keeps kennel areas in excellent condition.
Donaven — Live-In Back-of-House Team
Nick and Ayla’s oldest child helped operate the ranch heavily in its early years and is known for staying calm around nervous dogs.
Dog Care Beyond the Front Gate
FIDO Training Partner
Dogwalker Ranch works inside Marion Correctional Institution Work Camp with inmate handlers and participating dogs through the Florida Inmates and Dog Obedience Project.
Read the FIDO StorySplash & Dash
The annual community event supports Marion County Animal Services and adoption efforts while bringing together dogs, activities, vendors and families.
Professional Without Feeling Corporate
Specific Information
Real room dimensions, pricing, arrival procedures and service details help owners know what to expect.
Individual Fit
Activities, group-play eligibility and training recommendations are based on the individual dog.
Honest Limits
No fake guarantees, invented credentials or promises that every service fits every dog.
About Dogwalker Ranch
Is Dogwalker Ranch locally owned?
Yes. Nick and Ayla own and operate Dogwalker Ranch in Ocala, Florida.
Is someone on the property overnight?
Yes. Staff live on the property, so there is an on-site presence 24/7. This does not mean someone watches every dog every second.
What makes the boarding setup different?
Private climate-controlled indoor rooms connect to outdoor runs, and boarding dogs receive staff yard time at least twice each day.
Where is Dogwalker Ranch?
12150 N US Hwy 441, Ocala, Florida 34475.
Come Experience the Ranch
Start with a meet & greet and see which services and activities fit your dog.