Boarding
Boarding and Kennel Services in Prunedale/Monterey County
I have a small boarding kennel, available to select clients. Each run is 6 X 12 feet and includes an igloo doghouse and a lounging cot. Dogs can bring their own personal items, such as beds and toys to make their stay with me more comfortable. All personal items are kept in the dog’s individual kennel. The runs are enclosed and on cement, so they are protected from the elements. During the day, compatible dogs are allowed to play in one of three large grass parks. They are returned to their individual kennels in the late afternoon, to relax before the evening meal. I allow the dogs to calm down for about an hour before dinner is served (research has shown that preventing vigorous activity before and after feeding greatly reduces upset stomachs, and nobody wants that during a sleepover!). After dinner, dogs are individually allowed out into a potty area that is enclosed and connected to the kennel runs. They are returned to their kennels to rest for the evening. They are allowed out to the potty area one or more times before it’s “lights out.” Most dogs keep their kennels very clean with this schedule! They sleep well, resting up from a full day of playing with their friends! If you prefer to bring your dog’s own food, that is fine. If not, I feed Lamb & Rice kibble.
Doggie daycare
Compatible dogs are welcome to come to daycare. I have three large grass parks, with toys, trees, wading pools and sunshine! I promise that you’ll have tired and happy dogs, but make no promises on having clean ones! Often during nice weather, the dog games revolve around jumping in and out of the wading pool, and rolling in the grass to dry off. I really enjoy watching the dogs all run to the gate to where they can see the driveway when a car pulls in. They all wag their tails in anticipation… which of their friends is arriving? Different dogs have different ’special’ friends… and when they arrive to join their friends in the dog park there is such a greeting! Although we know that you’ll usually pick up our guest(s) on schedule, in the case that you’re running late, I have holding kennels to house your dog until you arrive.
We are not far away from the following local cities: Prunedale, Castroville, Salinas, Monterey, Carmel Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chualar, Del Monte, Del Monte Forest, Del Rey Oaks, Elkhorn, Gonzales ,Greenfield, King City, Marina, Moss Landing, Oak Hills, Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove Acres, Pajaro, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside, Soledad, Spreckels, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, San Jose, Gilroy, Hollister, North Monterey County, Morgan Hill, and even San Jose is not too far away!
Contact us today with your travel plans, and we’ll let you know how busy the “hotel” is!