Puppy boarding can be a positive experience when puppies are developmentally ready for a structured, home-based environment. This policy outlines our puppy requirements and helps determine whether our care setting is a good fit. Puppy boarding is designed for puppies who can participate safely in a calm household routine and is not intended to replace intensive training, overnight supervision, or one-on-one care.
Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old, have received at least one DHPP/DAPP (distemper–parvo) vaccination administered a minimum of 7 days prior to boarding, and be on an age-appropriate vaccination schedule. Puppies must arrive healthy and free of signs of illness including coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or skin irritation.
Puppies are cared for as part of our household routine in small, carefully matched groups. Care typically includes frequent potty breaks appropriate for age, structured routines, supervised play, calm indoor time, and rest periods.
Puppies must be able to sleep through the night without requiring ongoing overnight care or supervision. While brief nighttime wake-ups are normal, we do not provide overnight potty training, sleep training, or continuous monitoring. Puppies should be comfortable settling independently or in their own crate if accustomed to using one.
We may not be the right fit for puppies who require constant one-on-one supervision, overnight training, intensive behavior modification, or ongoing medical monitoring beyond basic care.
Our goal is to provide safe, structured, and realistic care that supports a puppy’s development while maintaining a healthy household routine.