Boarding

Dog boarding can be likened to a hotel or resort stay for your dog while you and your family are out of town. Dog parents usually choose to board their furry family members when taking extended trips where it would be difficult to accommodate pets. Happy Paws K-9 provides a staycation for your furry loved ones, caring for all their basic needs and providing them with plenty of attention and play while you’re away.

• 6 AM wake up
  • Potty time and early morning walk on the trail
• 7 AM breakfast time
• 7:30 AM to 12 PM is playtime
  • Transitions to fetch and playtime on the trampoline and natural obstacle course
  • Dogs will then get to go to the indoor play area to either continue to play or to rest
  • Indoor and outdoor play activity continues throughout the day
• 12 to 1 PM is nap time
• 6 to 7 PM is dinner time
• One to two hours of active play before bedtime

Boarding Rates:
$120/ Night

Admission:

We reserve the right to prohibit admittance of dogs lacking proof of vaccinations, and/or dogs displaying signs of untreated or potentially contagious conditions, and/or aggressive behavior.

Meet & Greet, which includes behavior evaluation, is mandatory for all new clients prior to boarding or daycare.

We require at least 1 daycare before first time or multi-day boarding. Additional daycare days might be required per our discretion.

Spay/Neuter Policy:

We accept intact female dogs up to age 6 months for both daycare and boarding. We do not accept intact females over the age 6 months for either daycare or boarding.

We accept intact male dogs for daycare and boarding upon behavior evaluation.

Vaccines:

Please note that we will need vaccination records prior to your appointment.

Rabies – Required

Distemper – Required

Bordetella – Required

Canine Influenza - Required

CIV and Leptospirosis are highly recommended.

Hours of Operation:

We provide 24-hour coverage of care for dog guests.

We are open to the public Monday – Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Early & Late Fees:

We request that Boarding guests check in no later than 11 AM and check out by noon. Late check-ins will be charged a $35 fee for a 1-hour walk before the dog is introduced to the pack. Daycare fees apply for late check-outs between noon and 6 PM. A boarding fee will be charged for check-out after 6 PM.

Medication Administration:

At Happy Paws K-9 the administration of medications and supplements is free of charge.

Deposits, Cancellation & Rates:

We accept reservations for boarding with a required, 50% deposit. For reservations cancelled 5 days prior to arrival, we fully refund your deposit. Full payment is required at check-in.

Early check outs with less than 5 days' notice will be charged the full amount of original boarding.

Meals:

The dogs are usually fed twice a day, but some owners may feed their dogs 3 times a day, and we can happily accommodate special requests in case your dog has a different schedule.

When boarding we ask that you please prepare each meal’s serving size in a separate baggie labeled with your dog’s name for each day of your dog’s stay, and please include any treats you'd like them to have.

Waiver of Liability & Medical Need:

Dog owners and authorized representatives are solely responsible and liable for any and all actions of their dogs during the stay at Happy Paws K-9 including, and not limited to, injury to another dog, a staff member, or a member of the public. By contracting our services, you are confirming that you understand and agree to the terms set forth herein and, if you are not the dog’s owner, that you are authorized by the owner to admit the dog to Happy Paws K-9 and to agree to these terms. In the rare case of an emergency or health concern, we will contact you. We shall administer aid and non-prescription treatments, as needed. If veterinarian attention is deemed necessary, we shall take your dog to your veterinarian of record; or, to a 24-hour, veterinary emergency hospital if your vet is not available. With admittance, you accept responsibility for any expenses resulting from such outside treatment, as needed in the event of accidental injury, illness, or symptoms, arising during or after your dog’s stay with us. Please understand that despite Happy Paws K-9’s commitment to the highest standard of dog care and supervision and to facility design and cleanliness, accidental injury and illness may occur. The owner further understands that dogs play and lead with their teeth and injuries including cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds can be a result of play and not necessarily aggression. The owner agrees to be responsible for all damages and medical treatment for all injuries to the dog. The owner also understands and acknowledges that if an injury is proven to have occurred due to unprovoked aggression, The owner of the aggressive dog is responsible for the medical treatment of the injured dog.

Media Release:

Images or videos of your dogs and you might be taken for social media or marketing material. Your signature on the policies and admittance agreement grants unrestricted use and publishing of any such images.