Customized Boarding

Homestyle, low-stress boarding with behavior in mind. Dogs get individualized attention and reinforcement of basic manners, plus supervised play sessions (if dog social) and general social skill building!

Boarding is available in our home on 1/3 acre in Lakewood, CO.  A limited number of dogs (maximum of 4) stay with us and live as family while you’re away. When not being actively supervised (i.e. during mid-day nap time and overnight for sleeping) they stay safely in large 4x4x5 kennels, listen to relaxing pet music and sleep on cozy elevated beds in the climate-controlled dog room. They get lots of outside play time and potty breaks in our awesome play yard, and playtime with friends if they are up for it. Ultra-slow introductions are done with all other dogs, to set everyone up for success. Manners are reinforced (and taught!) using positive reinforcement.

Boarding dogs should be:

  • up to date on vaccinations

  • licensed

  • ability to tolerate being in the same room with other dogs (can have physical/visual barriers/distance for reactive dogs—dogs don’t have to meet other dogs)

  • comfortable being kenneled overnight

  • not capable of jumping a 6-foot fence

  • spayed/neutered*

  • house trained*

  • *(Exceptions on intact dogs/dogs that aren’t house trained are made on a case by case basis—especially in the case of puppies).

NOTE: At this time, we cannot accommodate Separation Anxiety pups that cannot be left alone/kenneled for short periods. We suggest hiring an SA-specializing in-home sitter for these pups.

We ask that boarding pups not attend dog parks or commingle with strange dogs for at least two weeks prior to boarding to prevent the spread of communicable diseases! Thank you for your cooperation.

PRICING

  • $110 per day per dog

  • $135 per day for puppies (4-6 months of age)

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the space. (50% deposit for Peak Dates)

  • $15/day extra on Peak Dates (major holidays)

  • Peak Dates are: Thanksgiving week (November 20th-30th), End of year holidays (December 20th-January 2nd), Spring Break (March 15th-30th), Easter weekend, Memorial Day weekend & Labor Day weekend.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Your dog(s)!

  • Enough of their food to last the duration of their stay

  • Enough of their meds/supplements to last the entire stay (in original containers with prescriber instructions)

  • Up-to-date vaccination records (rabies, bordetella, and distemper+)

  • Their bed/blanket (optional)

  • A favorite toy/something that smells like home (optional)

PICK UP/DROP OFF

Drop off/pick up times are by appointment only, between the hours of 7-9am or 4-6pm (depending on availability, please confirm before coming). Dogs must be picked up by 6pm, otherwise an additional night will be charged.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PET’S STAY

  • Boarding dogs get their own private "suite", a 4'x4'x5' professional grade kennel to themselves for nap time and overnight sleeping. If they're staying with a friend/family member, kennels can be side by side (every dog gets their own kennel). Visual barriers can be set up if they prefer privacy from their neighbor. They stay in the kennels overnight and during mid-day nap time. Collars with tags that can snag are removed during kennel-time (and playtime) for safety. Dogs can bring their own personal bed from home, or there are cozy Coolaroo dog cots in each kennel. They also have a constant supply of fresh water. Kennels are sanitized between guests.

  • Access to the "dog room," a 240 sqft space that is dedicated to all things dog. There is a gate between the dog room and the rest of the house—if dog guests are integrated with my pets, the gate remains open most of the time and they can have access to the dog room and the house, when supervised! If they aren't able to fully integrate with my pets, they still get full access to the dog room and laundry/kitchen area of the house, and lots of attention either way!

  • The dog room is climate controlled day and night with a WIFI thermostat and kept comfortably between 60-70°F at all times.

  • Stuffed Kong/safe chewing toy when your dog is kenneled during the day (midday nap time, for example).

  • Classical music or Through a Dog's Ear is played at all times--scientifically shown to calm a dog's nervous system.

  • Ultra slow introductions to new dog friends.

  • No introductions for dogs who are too stressed to meet new dogs—and when available, it is possible to reserve the entire kennel room for $200/night if you have a dog/dogs you'd rather not socialize with other dogs, just reach out and we can discuss.

  • Customized feeding based on the dog's normal routines, and basic medication/supplement administration included at no additional charge.

  • Frequent, supervised access to the large, fenced dog yard full of safe obstacles to zoom around and climb on with friends!

  • Reinforcement of existing training, for example asking dogs to "sit" and "wait" before going outside or through gates, redirecting jumping or barking, etc.

  • Extra chews. For $5 per chew, your dog can get a bully stick, a large pig's ear, trachea or similar high quality chew to work on in the evening. Dogs are always supervised when working on a chew.