Our current rates are as follows:

Daycare..........................$25/day

Boarding........................$50/24hrs

Weekend Daycare.......$40/day

Doggy Date Nights.....$35/evening

More Information on our Services:

Doggy Daycare

We offer daycare Mondays-Thursdays, with a drop-off window of 7am-9am, and pick-up 3:30pm-5:30pm. The dogs get to move freely between the inside of the barn, the fenced in play yard, and they have a side room inside the barn with a pellet stove for cold days. Lots of dog beds around, tennis balls galore, and space to run!

Boarding

Boarding is subject to availability, so get in touch today to reserve the dates you need! Boarded dogs are fed in the morning and at night, and get to have free play as much as is safely possible. During the night they're in a climate controlled space where they're able to see their pack mates - it's like a slumber party for dogs! And even the more anxious doggies feel calmer with their buddies there with them.

Drop-offs for boarding are:

Mondays-Fridays 7am-9am, or 5pm-7pm

Saturdays & Sundays 8am-10am, or 5pm-7pm

Pick-ups for boarding are:

Mondays-Thursdays 7am-9am, or 3:30pm-8:30pm

Fridays 7am-9am, or 3:30pm-10pm

Saturdays 8am-10am, or 3:30pm-10pm

Sundays 8am-10am, or 3:30pm-7pm

Doggy Date Nights

If you have evening plans, and a dog that still wants to play, just bring them over on your way out, and pick them up on your way home! They'll get to play and run around, and you'll all be able to go home tired and guilt-free!

Doggy Date Nights are 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Drop-off is 5pm-7pm, and pick up is anytime before 10pm!

Weekend Doggy Daycare

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, if you have a day trip or just need your dog played with while you work around the house, we can help! Drop off anytime 7am-9am on Fridays, or 8am-10am on Saturdays and Sundays. Pick-ups are 3:30pm-5:30pm all three days.

If you need more time, we can do $10 more and call it boarding - you can pick them up as late as 10pm on Fridays or Saturdays, or 7pm on Sundays.

Clarification on Fridays: Daycare dogs coming on a regular weekly schedule can include Fridays for the discounted daycare price of $25/day.

Please Note...

Any drop-offs or pick-ups that don't fall inside the hours laid out above can be scheduled subject to availability, and for a $10 fee. Let us know what times you need to drop-off and pick-up when you schedule your visit, and please give us as much notice as possible if something changes.

We are happy to work with you, so that we are all able to plan our days!

For Boarding:

1. Please fill out the contact form below.

It helps us to stay organized, having your information alongside your dog's information, and helps us move forward to getting your dog's visit set up.

2. I will reach out to get things scheduled.

Sometimes my response ends up in the spam folder, so just a heads up - I normally respond very quickly, and I definitely will respond if I receive your form. I'll answer any questions or concerns, and ask any questions I might have, and we will work together to get your dog's visit onto the calendar.

3. Registration Form & Vaccination Records

Once they're on the calendar for a visit, we have a registration form to keep essential contact info organized, as well as an informative waiver to be signed. We do require vaccination records, showing they are up to date on their rabies, parvo, distemper and bordetella vaccines. You're welcome to send a photo of the vaccination records if that's easier, as we don't require an official copy.

4. Doggy Packing List

Please bring your dog's food with them, as well as a food bowl, treats, and any bedding, toys/bones you'd like them to have overnight. If they have special instructions for feeding, or administering any medications, please bring those as well.

5. Getting your dog settled in

Interviews aren't required for dogs that are boarding, as that's often not feasible, but every dog is different, and the more we can ease them into boarding, the better. Ideally, we would start with an interview, then schedule a day or two of daycare, so they have at least one visit and have been picked up before coming back and staying overnight.

We introduce dogs slowly on their first day, making sure they're going to enjoy the group setting. If necessary, we have space to keep dogs in a comfy pen, separate from the group, so that everyone's happy and safe during their stay.

We know it's hard leaving them, and do our best to keep you updated on how they're settling in, especially during the first day or two.

We will be sending you photos as well, so you can see them having a good time. It's what we would want, whenever we have to leave our dogs!

6. Daily Routines

The boarders get to have doggy slumber parties, and it's honestly the most adorable thing. They have their meals and bedtime in the same space, where they can all see their buddies, but are kept separate for safety. Each has their own kennel, with their beds all set up, and they quickly learn which space is theirs. Dogs love routine, and once they learn the routine here, even the ones who don't like being kenneled have no issue going right in! They pack up during playtime, then it's very much "we are going into our kennels", and "we are having our meal", and "we are going to sleep", and it's just so easy and automatic. They get breakfast before daycare begins, free time to play or snooze in the big room all day, and then dinner after the daycare dogs go home. If a boarder needs more rest, they are usually pretty good about letting us know, and we can give them breaks during the day. We try and keep these breaks on a routine also, so that they are able to self-regulate. It makes them feel safer too, to know what's going on.

A Note...

Whenever possible, we strongly recommend bringing your dog in for a day of daycare before they stay overnight. Especially for dogs that are anxious, or not used to boarding, the first visit is always the hardest. Getting that first visit out of the way before an overnight makes everything go much more smoothly for the dog. It's like they understand - they've been picked up once, they'll be picked up again, so they enjoy their visit with that peace of mind.

This is a recommendation, not a requirement, because it means coming in for an interview, and then paying for a day of daycare, when some boarders aren't local, or it just isn't feasible. If it isn't an option for you, don't worry - we will do our best to make your dog's visit as safe and fun as possible!

For Daycare:

1. Please fill out the contact form below.

It helps us to stay organized, having your information alongside your dog's information, and helps us move forward to getting your dog's visit set up.

2. I will reach out to get things scheduled.

Sometimes my response ends up in the spam folder, so just a heads up - I normally respond very quickly, and I definitely will respond if I receive your form. I'll answer any questions or concerns, and ask any questions I might have, and we will work together to get your dog's interview onto the calendar.

3. Doggy Interviews

Daycare dogs are required to do an interview before their first day. You'll get to bring your dog in and see the space, they can smell around and get familiar with everything, and we can discuss whatever needs discussing! Interviews typically take place on Saturdays, and normally last less than 30mins.

4. Registration Form & Vaccination Records

Once they've passed their interview, we have a registration form to keep essential contact info organized, as well as an informative waiver to be signed. We do require vaccination records, showing they are up to date on their rabies, parvo, distemper and bordetella vaccines. You're welcome to send a photo of the vaccination records if that's easier, as we don't require an official copy.

4. Set to Begin!

Paperwork done, your dog is ready to start daycare! We can schedule their first day, where they'll meet the boss, and then the pack. If all goes smoothly and they're loving it, we can continue forward to them coming regularly. Most dogs are on a weekly schedule, which is what we recommend. Dogs get their routine down, and especially the more active dogs are able to pace themselves better, knowing they come regularly. Whatever schedule works best for you, just let us know!

5. Being Introduced to the Pack - First Visit

All new dogs are introduced slowly, and only one new dog is introduced to the pack per day. When your dog arrives for their first day, I'll have them in a private pen at first, so they can adjust to being dropped off while all the other dogs arrive. Once everyone has been dropped off, and we won't be interrupted, I'll first introduce your dog to my dog, Jack. This is Jack's place, and he's the boss, and for the dog pack, those two facts are very important to know! It allows all other dogs to relax, knowing they don't have to be the boss here because Jack is, and also flushes out any would-be challengers, coming to try and overthrow the regime. Once everyone is on the same page, we can assume everybody is ready to get along as a pack. So, as long as nobody is trying to fight Jack, and your dog seems like they're ready, we can move forward with the rest of the introductions. Your dog then meets the pack, first through the fence so all the initial craziness can get out of the way, then one at a time, so they can sniff and get to know each other without your dog being overwhelmed by everyone at once. Once everyone has met individually, and your dog seems ready to join the group, they're let loose into the space, to sniff around and get their bearings, make friends, start playing, etc.

I will text you and update you every step of this process, because I know what it's like to sit and wonder how your dog is getting along!

If your dog has met everyone, and still seems too anxious to have fun after a few hours, I will let you know. We can usually cut the first visit short, assuming it's been as productive as it's going to be. First visits are the hardest, because you can't tell them they haven't been abandoned here, you have to show them. Once a dog has come once and been picked up, they seem to get it, and the second time they visit they are much more relaxed!

We are open to any size, shape, age, color, and breed of dog, though we have learned that some breeds don't seem to understand the pack mentality on a level that works with our set-up. For this reason, we have stopped taking full-bred German Shepards and Rottweilers, even though they are awesome and super lovable dogs. It makes us sad to have to say no to any dog, especially based purely on breed, because it doesn't seem fair. In our experience, they seem wired a little differently regarding packs, and we are limited to pack-wired dogs. If you feel like this isn't fair to your particular dog, you're more than welcome to try and convince us that they are an exception.

Like most breeds, the intensity is curbed a lot when they're mixed, so dogs that are German Shepard mixes, or Rottweiler mixes, we have no issue giving them a try!

Intact Males:

We are no longer accepting intact males. We have noticed that even if the intact male is a sweet and submissive dog, the hormones puts all the other dogs on edge, and earns them a lot of not-always-fun attention. Even if you have the greatest dog, if the pack is unsettled by them, that has to take priority. We have had some great dogs come to us originally intact, and we made it work case-by-case with boarding. Now that they're all neutered, the pack is visibly relieved, and the dogs themselves are much better able to settle in and have fun.

We are sorry if your intact male is just the greatest dog, I'm sure we would love them, and it's our loss. But the happy vibes of the pack come first, and this isn't something we can compromise on any longer. Thank you!

Please let us know ahead of time if you will need to do an early drop-off or late pick-up so we can confirm availability. We are normally very happy to have more doggy time! There is a $10 fee for any pick-ups or drop-offs that can be arranged outside normal hours. Thank you!

All dogs are different, and case-by-case, daycare might be a great first step in socializing your dog. Especially if your dog is very young, it can work out fine under the right circumstances. But generally, we don't recommend it. The more you're able to have your dog meeting new dogs, playing with dogs, especially with groups of dogs, the better set up for success they will be when starting daycare. It isn't only for your dog either, it's always a good idea as a dog owner, to know what your dog is like in relation to other dogs. Dog-dog world is very different from dog-people world. You want to be confident bringing them into different kinds of situations, and it's all part of having a well-adjusted animal. That being said, you want the experiences to be positive, because you don't want to set your dog back in terms of socialization. And it can be tricky! Especially with groups, at dog parks, one dog can easily ruin it for everybody, and it sometimes doesn't feel worth the risk. Especially with dogs that have a history, and get anxious or reactive with other dogs, it can be extremely tricky to help them through that! So we get it! Not always easy!

For those of you in a not-easy situation, where you've taken it as far as you feel you can, I am happy to hear where you're at, and see if I can be helpful. The more information you can give me, the easier that will be. So, if you've never even had your dog meet another dog while on a leash, for example, that might be a good first step, just to know what we are working with. I run a daycare, and while socialization is a huge benefit of doggy daycare, socializing dogs that are completely unsocialized is not what we are set up to do. It's a big ask of your dog, a huge learning curve, and it's a big ask of me, as well as the other dogs in the pack here. So let me know what you've tried and how it's gone, and we can do an interview at the very least, to see if trying daycare would be productive for them, or counter-productive. Thank you!

I LOVE to talk about my dogs! I have three - Happy, Jack, and Bailey!

Jack's story: Jack was dumped on the highway when he was 4 months old. I was living in west Texas, and he showed up outside my work. Within 20 minutes I had confirmed that nobody was looking for him. I immediately started exposing him to everything I could, because I wasn't set up to have a dog where I was living, and he had super bad separation anxiety, so I needed to be able to take him everywhere and have him be able to handle it. He is amazing, we worked through the anxiety, and he has been my little cuddly buddy ever since. He is just the bestest of dogs. He loves everyone and everything, has ALL the games, and takes his duties as Doggy Daycare dog-boss very seriously!

Bailey's story: Jack and I found Bailey drinking from a puddle in the street when he was 8 months old, just a few blocks from where I was living. We pulled over to check if he belonged to anyone, and were told that he was theirs, but they didn't want him. I was told that if I wanted to take him, I could. You could see all his ribs, he smelled bad, and acted like he'd been getting hit.... but he was still the sweetest and most timid little doofus, despite whatever his situation, and I definitely couldn't leave him there. So into my truck he went, peed all over it, and straight to the bath tub! Jack quickly taught him how to play, he loves to swim and to frolic in the grass, and is just generally the most joyful of dogs. At twilight, his favorite thing in the world is to stand looking out across the field, and bark off into the distance, VERY importantly! We all need our purposes in life.

Happy is our most recent. She showed up on Facebook, posted by a friend of mine who runs the animal rescue in the small West Texas town where I was blessed with Jack and Bailey. She was found one day just hanging out on somebody's porch, enjoying the sunshine, and looking JUST like Jack! Younger, female, but you'd swear they had the same parents. She was destined for the pound, and then death, because rescues down there have been full and struggling for a long time now. We felt she belonged with us, she was family, so my friend went and got her for us, got her spayed and vaccinated, and put her on a transport driving up to NH. She was completely feral when she got here, had seemingly never been inside a house or seen stairs (controlled fall going up, or down - she was so excited to practice), but she's the sweetest pup ever, and fits right in! Just melts when you pet her. Quickly learned commands by watching Jack and Bailey, and is now by far our most obedient dog!

It's been the most satisfying thing to see them settle in here at the farm, and live their best lives. It's doggy heaven - just grass, snow, swimming, sunshine, runs through the woods, and doggy buddies visiting every day!