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 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 force-free training methods.

We are PACFA (Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act) licensed by the state, and I am a CCPDT certified professional dog trainer. As such, your pets are in safe, experienced hands committed to humane care and husbandry, and following the guidelines of sanitation and care set (and regularly inspected) by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Boarding dogs should be:

  • up to date on vaccinations

  • licensed

  • able to tolerate being in the same room with other dogs (can have physical/visual barriers/distance for reactive dogs—dogs do not have to meet other dogs)

  • comfortable being kenneled overnight (no barking/confinement distress)

  • not capable of jumping a 6-foot fence

  • 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 enrolled in board & train).

NOTE: At this time, we cannot accommodate Separation Anxiety pups that cannot be left alone/kenneled for short periods. We suggest hiring a separation anxiety-specialist 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 (day is counted as 7am-7am).

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

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

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

  • 3-day minimum booking on weekends/Peak Dates

  • Peak Dates: 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.

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). Tuesday late day pickup is currently between 3-4:30pm. No appointments after 6pm. For trial days or 1/2 days pick up or drop off can be arranged between noon-1pm.

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 dosage/instructions)

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

  • Their bed/blanket (optional)

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

  • Additional toys, bowls, beds, etc. are not necessary. We have plenty!