Boarding

 

What do the boarding dogs do during the day?

Your dog will enjoy his or her stay in our ultra-clean indoor kennels. There is plenty of room to move around, stretch, drink water, and sleep in their own private indoor kennel.  Each dog is provided a raised cot to sleep on and additional bedding if necessary. 

Boarding dogs are let outside in the play yards for their first social time of the day at 7 a.m. During this time, each dog’s kennel will be cleaned. When all of the kennels are cleaned, the dogs will come inside. After a brief rest period, breakfast is served. Morning medications will be administered if needed at this time.

Following breakfast, a rest period begins. Boarding dogs that have undergone training at Mountain Dog Spa to learn the “place” command will begin “place.” All other dogs will relax in their kennels. You can visit our training resource page to learn more about this training. “Place” will stay down until 9:30 a.m. At this time, boarding dogs that participate in place will return to their kennels and play groups will begin.

Play groups will begin their rotation at 9:45 a.m. Each dog enjoys play time outside in the play yards. Each dog is placed in a specific group that is determined based on size, temperament and dog friendships. Play groups are created to ensure the dogs are comfortable, safe, and with their best friends when playing outside. Dogs whose playgroup is not outside are in their own kennel resting and getting ready for their group. 12 p.m. is when lunch or lunchtime medication will begin to be served to those that require it.

Play groups will remain in constant rotation throughout the day. This allows the dogs to get maximum outside time. Dog groups take turns exploring each of our outdoor spaces before coming back inside for a rest period. The cycle of play and rest will continue until 4 p.m. At this time all dogs that know the “place” command will return to place until 5 p.m. as the other dogs rest in their kennel awaiting dinnertime.

Dinner meals will begin to be distributed at 5:00 p.m. Any boarding dogs requiring evening medication will receive their evening dose with this meal. Dogs will have their dinner and enjoy a rest period while the building is cleaned top to bottom and the outdoor play spaces are sanitized.

The final social hour of the day for boarding dogs begins at 7 p.m. This allows them to play one final time and serves as an opportunity for them to use the bathroom. After their evening social time, they will return to their kennels for the night. The kennel attendants do a final walk through to ensure that all dogs are safe, content, and have everything they need for the night. We have a staff member that remains in the building overnight while the dogs are asleep, providing extra security and care if needed.

How much does it cost to board my dogs at Mountain Dog Spa?

Overnight boarding is $70 per night.

Extra services and activities can be added for an additional charge.

• Nature Hikes
• Extra Play Time
• Grooming Services

 

When can I drop off and pick up my pet for boarding?

Please, keep in mind that all overnight boarding suites become available in the afternoon for check in, and your pet’s check out time is in the morning of their departure date. Early check-in and Late check-out is available for an additional fee.

Weekday Check-in for Overnight Boarding: 2-5 PM. Early check-in from 8 AM – 12 PM is available for an additional Early Check-In fee.

Weekday Check-out for Overnight Boarding: 8-11 AM. Late check-out from 2-5 PM is available for an additional Late Check-Out fee.

Saturday Check-in and Check-out for Overnight Boarding: (9-9:15AM), (12-12:15 PM) or (5-5:15 PM).

Sunday the office is closed.

Dogs may only be dropped off or picked up while our office is open:

When the office is closed, the kennel staff may be outside in the yards or in the kennel with the dogs, but they are busy caring for the pets at that time and are not authorized to take in or release dogs while the office is closed.