Koda’s Playhouse amazing staff.
Jennifer Vickery
Founder & Co-Owner
With years of experience in the pet care industry across two states at both family-owned and corporate facilities, Miss Jenny founded Koda's Playhouse to give small dogs the personalized, loving care they deserve.
Matthew Orsini
Founder & Co-Owner
Mr. Matt keeps Koda's Playhouse running safely and smoothly behind the scenes. His background in operations, facility management, and customer service helps ensure every dog enjoys a clean, secure, and comfortable home away from home.
Koda Bear
Chief Happiness Officer
Yes—Koda is a real dog! As the heart and inspiration behind Koda's Playhouse, this lovable pup takes his job very seriously. A proud Paws Angels Dog Rescue alumnus, Koda spends his days welcoming new friends, supervising playtime, accepting belly rubs, and making sure every dog feels right at home.
Miss Amanda
Senior Manager
Miss Amanda has been part of the Koda's Playhouse family since before our doors ever opened. Often referred to as Miss Jenny's "right hand"—and sometimes her left, too—she has helped build Koda's Playhouse from the ground up. Her dedication, leadership, and love for every dog and client make her an irreplaceable part of our family and a familiar face to everyone who walks through our doors.
Miss Devyn
Manager
Miss Devyn has been part of the Koda's Playhouse family for over three years. Her positive attitude, contagious smile, and genuine love for every dog bring so much happiness to Koda's Playhouse each day. Whether she's caring for pups, making clients laugh, or brightening the atmosphere, she helps make Koda's Playhouse feel like home.
Miss Jade
Lead Groomer
Miss Jade is Koda’s Playhouse’s talented professional groomer, bringing extensive certifications, continued education, and valuable show experience to every pup on her table. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and eye for a beautiful finish truly show in her work.
Beyond her experience, Jade is known for her patient, gentle approach. She provides one-on-one, small-dog-focused grooming, taking the time to make each pup feel safe and comfortable. To Miss Jade, a great groom isn’t just about looking adorable — it’s about making sure your pup has a great experience, too.
Our Story
Koda's Playhouse was built from one simple belief: dogs deserve more than a kennel—they deserve a place that feels like home.
What started as a dream quickly grew into one of Murfreesboro's most trusted destinations for small dog boarding, daycare, and grooming. As dog owners ourselves, we knew there had to be a better option for little dogs who can easily become overwhelmed in large, high-volume facilities. We envisioned a place where every dog would be known by name, treated like family, and cared for with the same love we'd want for our own.
Before opening Koda's Playhouse, Miss Jenny spent over a decade working in the pet care industry across two different states, gaining experience in both small, family-owned facilities and large corporate-run boarding and daycare centers. That firsthand experience showed her what worked, what didn't, and inspired many of the values that Koda's Playhouse was founded on—personalized care, transparency, safety, and building genuine relationships with every dog and family who walks through our doors.
From day one, our goal has never been to be the biggest—we've always wanted to be the place where dogs are happiest and owners have complete peace of mind. Every decision we make is centered around creating a safe, clean, low-stress environment designed specifically for small dogs. Our open playrooms, personalized care, supervised socialization, cozy overnight accommodations, and professional grooming services all reflect that commitment.
We're proud to have built our business through word of mouth, lasting relationships, and the trust of local families throughout Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee. Every wagging tail that walks through our doors reminds us why we started this journey in the first place.
Today, Koda's Playhouse continues to grow, but our mission remains exactly the same: to provide exceptional small dog boarding, dog daycare, and dog grooming in Murfreesboro, TN while treating every dog like they're part of our own family.
Whether your pup is joining us for a day of play, a relaxing grooming appointment, or an extended vacation, we're honored you've trusted us to care for one of the most important members of your family. We can't wait to welcome you to the Koda's Playhouse family.