Boarding In Our Ballard Home

We offer boarding in our cozy townhouse located in Ballard, where dogs are treated like family. The environment is dog-friendly, and your pup is welcome to make themselves at home. For dogs who need a bit more structure, we have crates and gated areas available. During their stay, boarding guests will enjoy neighborhood walks, and if space allows, park adventure dogs can join our group on non-scheduled days. Please note that park adventures are not offered on weekends.

 

Boarding Selection Criteria

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​To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, boarding dogs must meet the following criteria:

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• Age Requirement: Must be at least 6 months old.

• Compatibility: Should be comfortable with our dogs and tolerant of new people and novel stimuli.

• Potty Training: Must be fully potty trained.

• Non-Destructive Behavior: Should not chew on furniture, walls, or household items. If your dog is a chewer, they will be crated or gated when left alone. Please inform us in advance if your dog chews or destroys items; you will be financially responsible for any damages.

• Noise Level: Should not bark excessively. If your dog has barks regularly at outside noises throughout the day, let us know so we can take steps to help them settle. If the barking persists without resolution, we may not be able to continue boarding.

• Fencing Safety: Must not jump fences or dig in the yard.

• Alone Time Tolerance: Should be comfortable being left alone for up to 4-6 hours.

 

What to Bring for Boarding

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• Collar and/or harness and leash

• Food and Feeding Instructions

• Any Medications and Instructions

• Special Needs or Behavior Information

• Local Emergency Contact

• Veterinary Information: Include your vet’s name, location, contact details, and any special care instructions or medications

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Boarding Pricing

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• $50 per 24-hour period (50% discount for the second dog from the same household)

• $25 for a half-day: For example, if you drop off your dog on Saturday morning and pick up Sunday evening, the total cost would be $75 for the weekend.

• Pick-Up and Drop-Off: Pick-Up is free if you have a scheduled service. If outside of scheduled service, you drop off or pick up at our home between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m (10am - 8pm weekends) at a per-scheduled time.

 

Emergency Care

 

If your dog experiences a medical emergency, you will be responsible for any veterinary care expenses. This includes costs associated with time spent by us to facilitate care, such as transporting your dog to urgent or emergency services and remaining at the care location.