Boarding & Training Requirements

To keep every dog’s stay safe, structured, and productive, the following policies apply to all Boarding, Board & Bootcamp, and Board & Train programs.

Age & Health

• Dogs must be at least 5 months old (some exceptions may be allowed) and fully vaccinated (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella).

• Flea and tick prevention must be current and active for the duration of the stay.

Temperament & Training

• All dogs must be familiar with being kenneled.

• Dogs must be comfortable with normal household sounds and routines.

• Separation anxiety: Boarding, Bootcamp, and Board & Train programs are not suitable for dogs struggling with separation or confinement anxiety. These cases are best addressed through In-Home Private Lessons, where we can work on confidence and independence in the dog’s familiar environment.

• Aggression: Cases are evaluated individually.

• Dogs showing dog-to-dog reactivity or aggression can often be safely boarded or included in a bootcamp or board & train.

• Dogs showing aggression toward people, including handlers, must begin with private lessons before being considered for boarding or training programs.

Eligibility

• Boarding is available to returning or established training clients.

• New clients must complete an initial lesson or Boarding & Training Consultation before scheduling their first stay.

Scheduling & Stay Limits

• Standard Boarding and Bootcamp stays are up to three weeks.

• Board & Train programs have designated durations (4 weeks/6 weeks).