Boarding Options
- Household boarding: Both dogs come from and live in the same household. Both must share an enclosed space well and eat timely. This reserves one kennel, we do not have the option to separate housemates during meal times.
- Board alone at owner’s request: You want your dog to have their individual indoor and outdoor space to themselves. They will see other boarders both inside and outside, but they will not be in direct contact with them.
- Board alone at Kingdale’s request: Some breeds (including mixes) should always be boarded alone, as should any dog with a history of aggression or resource guarding. Dogs that do not have frequent opportunities to socialize with other dogs should also stay alone. Some dogs enjoy playing with other dogs but do not want to share a confined space. All intact dogs must board alone (excluding housemates).
- Evaluate for shared boarding: Some dogs enjoy having a companion during their stay. You can request that we evaluate your dog for shared boarding. This means having a buddy that we select from amongst the other boarders to share the indoor enclosure and the attached outdoor exercise run. During the evaluation, we must see evidence that your dog truly welcomes and enjoys sharing their space with a pal. We make matches based on age, size, temperament, activity level, and breed characteristics. To qualify for evaluation, a dog must have: (1) frequent opportunities to socialize with other dogs; (2) no history of resource guarding or aggression of any kind; (3) must consistently eat timely; and (4) must be spayed or neutered. Dogs who mount will not be allowed to share.
We reserve the right to change a pet’s boarding status to alone any time we believe it is unsafe or unwise to let that dog continue sharing a kennel. Peak-alone charges will apply if a status change occurs during a peak-demand time.
Rates
- Base boarding rate: $35 per night (per dog)
- Household rate: $65 per night (two dogs from one household sharing a kennel)
- Household rate: $95 per night (three dogs from one household sharing a kennel, not appropriate for all breeds)
- Peak-alone surcharge: $15 per night per dog (see peak-demand calendar tab for more info).
- Day boarding: $20 per dog per day. Offered on a limited basis for regular boarders. Performed Monday-Thursday during non-peak times.
Dogs picked up after 2:30 p.m. will incur a day boarding fee. Please pick up before 2:30 p.m. on the day of departure if you’d like to avoid this fee!
Extra Services (subject to availability)
- Departure Bath: $25-$45. Varies based on weight, coat length, and coat density. Must be scheduled when reservations are made; we cannot accommodate same-day requests. Pick-up time is after 2 pm. No drop-in appointments.
- Individual Extra Attention: $15 for one 15-minute session. Limit one per day per dog.
Other Fees
- Credit Card Payment: $3 fee per transaction (no fee for cash or check)
- Returned Check: $50 per occurrence
- Vaccine Record Request: $15 per request per dog.
- Food-Prep: $20 fee per visit.
Please see our Boarding Requirements and Instructions tab for instructions on how to avoid these fees!