Structured Boarding

Structured boarding in my home ensures your dog’s well-being and gives you peace of mind while you are away. I maintain your dog's training routine and structure, providing daily exercise, relaxation time, and consistent supervision. Your dog will receive the care and attention they need, just as they would at home.

Structured boarding starts at $75 a day with optional training add-ons.

*I offer a discounted boarding rate for rescues in need of boarding for foster dogs.

Structured Boarding FAQ

  • A 50% deposit is required at the date of booking. I cannot hold your spot until the deposit is received.

    The remainder 50% is due 48 hours before the first day your dog boards.

    If you need to cancel for any reason:

    • 7 days or more prior: full refund

    • 6 days or less: loss of deposit

  • I require a meet & greet for each new client to ensure it will be a good fit. Meet & greets are $30.

    Dogs must be:

    • Kennel trained. For safety reasons, dog will sleep in their kennels and will be kenneled when not supervised.

    • Up to date on vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella) and have a clear fecal test within 30 days of boarding. This helps prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

    • Flea & tick prevention.

    • Be spayed or neutered.

  • My goal is to maintain a safe, relaxing, and structured environment for each dog. This includes:

    • Matching your dog’s meal time schedule & routine

    • Minimum of 30-60 minutes of daily structured exercise depending on your dog’s needs

    • Practice with foundational skills such as thresholds, place, and calm coexistence

    • Plenty of potty breaks and supervised time in a fully fenced yard

    • Kennel when unsupervised to ensure safety and allow for healthy decompression

    • Training to focus on a specific issue - additional $60/day

  • I am unable to board dogs who:

    • Have extensive medical needs

    • Are not spayed or neutered

    • Dogs younger than 8 months old

    Additionally, if your dog exhibits extreme aggression towards other dogs or humans, I will not be the best fit.

    If you are unsure, please reach out. I am happy to make recommendations to other boarding options that may be a better fit.

  • While I have experience working with dogs that have various behavioral concerns, it's important to note that structured boarding is not the same as training or a board & train program.

    If your dog has behavioral concerns that are not currently being addressed by a trusted dog trainer, I may recommend a board & train program or suggest other boarding options better suited to your dog's needs.

  • This just depends! Each dog relationship is unique and I honor that. I may allow for supervised play or we might just focus on coexisting neutrally.

    If you prefer your dog to not interact with my dogs, that is okay and we can accommodate that request.