I offer in-home boarding for dogs who need more structure, rest, or personalized care than traditional boarding or daycare environments provide. Whether your dog benefits from extra mental stimulation, a quieter space, or just clear routines, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for during their stay.
Boarding is available for training clients or, space permitting, by initial consult.
Dogs follow a customized daily rhythm that balances exercise, enrichment, and rest. That might include walks, structured yard time, food puzzles, rest periods, and training upkeep. Dogs rest in secure crates overnight and between activities, and their routines reflect what helps them settle best.
For established clients, I may include:
Joint or parallel walks with my dog
Gradual exposure to social settings when appropriate
Optional training sessions to maintain or reinforce skills
All social contact or proximity work is planned with your input and your dog’s comfort in mind.
If you’re a new client looking to begin training, the Head Start board-and-train program combines boarding with structured, daily training.
Base rate | $80 /night
Established training clients | $65 /night
(must have basic leash & 'place' training)
Add day training | + $30 /training day (optional)
An initial consultation is required for all new clients. Please email me below with your boarding needs and to schedule a time to meet.
My own dog lives in the home, and all interactions (if any) are carefully managed. I use passive socialization techniques. This means your dog may see or walk near mine during structured activities but only if they're ready. For more sensitive dogs, I integrate training to help them feel secure and associate calmness around others with rewards.
To board, dogs must:
Be crate trained and able to rest comfortably and quietly overnight or when left alone
Be current on vaccinations (rabies, HDPP, Bordetella)
For new or non-training clients, a private session may be required before boarding to set your dog up for success.
Boarding is limited to one client dog at a time. Please reach out early to discuss availability.