About Us
At Rose City Dogs, we take great pride in our amazing staff. Every one of our staff members come to us with dog industry experience and a deep passion for learning and growth. Our staff spends time shadowing and consulting with experienced trainers and canine behaviorists, and we all complete regular training and continuing education in dog health and behavior. We believe there’s always more to learn, and endless room for deepening our understanding of our canine companions. We are delighted for the opportunity to build lasting relationships with you and your pups!
Meet The Team
Leahland Hill - Owner
Leahland owns and operates Rose City Dogs with his amazing wife Gea. Leahland originally comes from the Event Production industry. Amongst his successful 20-year period of owning and operating events, he had the honor of producing in the Green Technology sector while working closely with then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s administration, as well as Residential Building, and Senior Health & Wellness.
While fighting his way back from a life changing event that left him partially blind, Leahland and his wife adopted two incredible Chocolate Labrador Retrievers. This family addition became a turning point for Leahland. He knows that he would not be here today without the love of his dogs and he wanted to give back. He soon changed career course as he realized that dog training and canine behavior were passions that he needed to follow. Leahland is currently enrolled at the CATCH Canine Trainers Academy, working towards a Master Class Certification in dog training and behavior.
For the last three years Leahland has owned and operated a small home boarding facility, further deepening his love and knowledge of personalized dog care and solidifying his belief that all dogs need one on one love and attention. This belief is what drove Leahland to create Rose City Dogs “Small Batch Dog Care.”
Gea Hill - Owner
Gea has been the successful owner of Goddess Hands Wellness in Saint Helens Oregon for the last 12 years. Over the years she has earned a Master Herbalist diploma, her massage license in the state of Oregon, a degree in Gerontology, and certification as a Master Hypnotist and currently practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist. Prior to owning her business Gea spent 15 years as a customer service trainer and conflict resolution specialist with major corporations in Oregon.
Gea has a deep love and understanding for dogs. She believes it’s possible to offer our canine companions better living options to make sure they are living the healthiest life possible. She is a Certified Family Dog Mediator and is currently working towards the CCPDT (professional dog training).
Elliot Johnson - Lead Groomer
Elliott has been dog grooming professionally for over 3 years. Nothing brings them more joy than providing thoughtful, gentle, and consistent grooming to each and every pup they have the pleasure of working with. They view grooming as a form of healthcare for your dog, and they take that responsibility very seriously.
Their love for animals was obvious from a young age, however, grooming wasn’t always the obvious choice for them. With the intention of becoming a science educator, their studies consisted of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with a minor in teaching. While completing this degree, they took a part time job as a dog bather, and the rest—as they say—was history. Elliott had found their true path. Through gaining experience in the industry, they saw first-hand what a tremendously positive impact regular grooming can have on a pet’s life.
They take pride in providing quality pet trims to your fur children! While they are comfortable and more than capable of executing more complex patterned hair styles, their passion truly lies in forming a bond and getting to know each dog and their families. Elliott’s love for education is part of what drew them to their career in dog grooming—they love answering grooming questions! Educating pet parents and helping them understand how to be an active part of their pets grooming and overall health is a part of the job they enjoy. Communicating and understanding each pet parents grooming goals is so important!
Elliott also understands grooming can be really scary for some dogs! They want to make their experience as calm and relaxing as possible. Elliott views each dog as an individual, and approaches each groom with patience, compassion, and with intent to do what is best for the dog and their family.
Stephany Gale - Certified Advanced Professional Groomer (Special Request Only. Please Call for Availability)
Stephany has exhibited passion and tenacity for her career as a pet groomer over the last 20 years. Her experience in pet services ranges from small pet retail and country grooming all the way to today where she is currently an award winning Certified Advanced Professional Groomer through IPG, a renowned Pet Grooming certification program.
Many of her years have been spent working in high end grooming salons where she was trained as an All-Breed Groomer by AKC judges, professional handlers and industry leaders with varying expertise. Stephany’s current goals are focusing on completing her Masters Certification and showing her Bedlington Terrier “Busy” in AKC confirmation.
Her favorite aspect of dog grooming is a combination of the relationships built with her clients along with all of the opportunities for continuing education that the industry provides, allowing her to provide the best care possible to each pet. Stephany stays up to date with the current top trends and styles while competing at various Pet Expos across the country and hopefully someday abroad.
This career spanning two decades has given Stephany a good foundation for All Breed Grooming as well as an exceptional ability to handle all pets with calm and gentle quality care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I be charged for boarding?
We charge similarly to a hotel for humans! We require a card on file and a 50% deposit at the time of reservation. Our check-out time is between 7am and Noon the morning of your pickup day. If you need to pick up later in the day, you will be charged a late check-out fee of $35.00.
For example, if you drop off your pup on Monday afternoon, and pick up on Tuesday after 12:00 pm, you would be charged a $35.00 late fee.
What are your boarding/daycare requirements?
- Age Requirements: We will allow puppies as young as 13 weeks to start daycare on a limited basis. They must have all age related / relative shots to attend Daycare or Overnight Boarding.
- Vaccination Requirements: Rabies (1-3 years), DAPP/DHPP (1-3 years), Bordetella (yearly), we recommend, but do not require the Canine Influenza H3N2+H3N8 (yearly). Puppies should have all age appropriate vaccines.
- Spayed or neutered by 9 months (or first heat, whichever occurs first)
- All dogs must attend a 45 minute Meet & Greet before attending daycare or staying for overnight boarding. We will spend about 45 minutes together getting to know your pup’s history and personality, and introducing them to some of our other pups. We want to learn about your pup’s play style and personality so that we can match them with the best play partners!
Is a human watching my dog the whole time they are in your care?
Yes, we have trained staff members onsite, loving and caring for your pup 24 hours a day.
Is your facility safe and secure?
Our facility is staffed by trained dog professionals 24/7 365 days a year. The building features a state-of-the-art security system, and smoke detection systems that alert police and fire departments in the event of an emergency.
Can I tour your facility?
Of course. When you come in for your dog’s 45 minute Meet & Greet visit, we will give you a full tour of the building. For pet parents who just want to see what we are all about, we offer in-person tours by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule your visit.
Can you administer medication?
Yes. We can administer any prescribed medication, including injectables.
How do I find out how my pup is doing during their Daycare, Boarding, or Grooming stay?
We pride ourselves on our communication with pet parents. We know from experience that being away from your furry family member can be stressful. All Rose City Dog members have access to our customized App. Our App allows pet parents to not only register, make payments, and check out with ease. It allows them to view real time pictures and videos of their pup throughout their stay. You are also welcome to call or email us for updates. We take these inquiries very seriously and will respond as quickly as possible.
Why does my dog need vaccinations to be eligible for Daycare, Grooming, or Boarding?
Dogs, like people, are prone to contagious illnesses. Vaccinations can minimize, or, in some cases, eliminate the possibility of transmission of these illnesses and protect your dog as well as the other dogs in our care.
What does a 45 Minute Meet & Greet look like?
Our Meet & Greet visits are designed to see if the dogs coming into the daycare space are comfortable here and want to be here. We also check to see that their behavior is consistent with fun and safe play with other dogs and people. This process is fully transparent and we encourage you, the pet parent, to be a part of it.
Daycare and boarding at Rose City Dogs is different from anywhere else. We emphasize safe and fun play opportunities for dogs who want to engage socially with other dogs. We will schedule a 45 minute appointment to get to know you and your dog. First, we invite your dog and you the pet parent to be part of the session. We not only want to see how your dog does with other dogs, we want you to be able to see what it’s going to be like for your dog during their time here. We start by asking a few questions about how your dog does with other dogs and people. Then we slowly introduce them to a variety of other dogs. We want to take the time to understand your dog well — how they play, what sensitivities they might have, and how they might respond to the play space. Once the visit is complete, we will share our observations with you and proceed accordingly.
What happens if my dog fails the 45 Minute Meet & Greet?
We do not view the Meet & Greet as a pass or fail scenario. We understand that being in a new environment can be stressful for some dogs. If for some reason your dog is not yet comfortable around other dogs in our daycare/boarding setting, we can work with you both to help get them ready for daycare and make recommendations for activities and/or training services that address their specific needs.
