Boarding
(Puppies 16 wks. to Adult)
A UNIQUE BOARDING EXPERIENCE
OUR BOARDING INCLUDES OUR DAYCARE PROGRAM IN THE PRICE, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR DAYCARE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
K9 Development provides the highest quality in training-based boarding and daycare at our modern, environmentally controlled facility. Our primary goal is to create the most sound and mentally balanced environment for our K9 guests. All of our dogs receive highly personalized care and training 24/7. Our dogs are carefully monitored and constantly reviewed so that adjustments can be made to enhance their overall Training or Boarding & Daycare experience. Our programs are individually tailored to meet each dog’s specific needs, while at the same time ensuring the needs of the pack (as a whole) are being fulfilled. We teach our K9 guests to have proper manners and social behavior. We want our dogs to be able to enjoy their visit in a stable balanced environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the human-dog relationship based on mutual trust and respect. We are professional dog trainers who have applied our skills and experience towards creating the ideal Boarding & Daycare environment. We not only have a combined 50+ years of hands-on experience but have studied and trained under some of the world’s leading authorities on training and behavior. If you are looking for a place that can maintain or even improve your dogs’ manners, social skills, and self-confidence, a place that provides appropriate exercise, and environmental enrichment; and focuses on your dogs’ state of mind and much more, then we may be just the place for you!
WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT?
Training-Based Boarding and Daycare
BDM=Boarding and Daycare with Manners
Our K9 guests have more privileges than most, due to our training-based boarding and daycare program, and our high standard of maintaining our system.
In short:
Good choices are rewarded, bad choices are corrected, and a stable environment is created!
SAFETY
Safety is our highest priority, we strive to create the safest environment for everyone.
NO RESTRICTIONS: WE TAKE ALL BREEDS AND TYPES!
- Because we are trainers, a Balanced Boarding & Daycare facility, and our staff is educated in proper handling of extreme dogs (be it working dogs, problem dogs, or aggressive dogs) we can safely handle and work with all types of canines.
- Intact dogs are welcome and are allowed to participate in playgroups when eligible.
- We specialize in aggression and anxiety-based problems. Our dogs do not leave with more bad habits but with better habits instead.
- We offer training of all types, from simple manners and obedience to more advanced problems or goals. If you have a want, odds are we can show you a way!
WORKING DOGS
As working dog handlers, we greatly respect your training program, and do not want to interfere or conflict with your work. With working dogs, we ask that you give clear instruction on what you require for your specific boarding needs. We pride ourselves in being a provider of boarding for several Law Enforcement agencies, Wheelchair Assistance handlers, Search and Rescue Teams from across the state, and a multitude of sport dog handlers.
DOGS EXCEL
Dogs that already have good social skills, self-confidence, and manners can enjoy their stay knowing that other dogs are not going to harass, bully, or be inappropriate with them. Owners can return knowing their dogs are not coming home with learned bad habits.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED
Our facility is climate-controlled, so the temperature is always just right. We have central heat and air conditioning, as well as radiant floors. All of our K9 guests are provided with Kuranda© dog beds for that extra touch of comfort.
TRANQUILITY
Close your eyes. Do you hear that? We run a quiet facility where our dogs are taught what is appropriate to vocalize about or react to and what is not. We pride ourselves in our quiet, tranquil environment. Our K9 guests appreciate it too!
Environmental Enrichment
We provide an assortment of environmental enrichment opportunities. Whether it’s agility obstacles (tunnels, ramps, kiddie pools, etc.), seasonal livestock exposure, varied sound exposure, costumes, treat games, ball, and water play; we constantly strive to change up and build on socialization experiences in order to help your dog be the best that it can be.
All of our games can be done as a group due to our training of proper social interactions. All the dogs can eat and play ball together as a group. Learning not to be food or toy possessive, and to respect others.
CORRECTIONS
We do a lot of rewards for good behavior, but we also correct inappropriate behavior to maintain a peaceful balanced environment. We are one of the few facilities that corrects inappropriate behavior.
OUR KENNELS
- Our kennels are designed for handling and working with aggressive, anxious, or escape artist dogs.
- We have an open kennel format, to decrease stress, and improve on social skills.
- Our kennels are the largest kennels in the area (almost 100 sq. ft. each).
- Our kennels are made of 6-gauge welded mesh wire, with a traditional design of indoor/outdoor.
- Heating and Air Conditioning for climate control.
- Each Kennel has radiant floors.
- Each Kennel has a Kuranda© cot, with a dog bed.
- We have 24/7 monitoring of the environment for safety and training purposes
WHAT IS TRAINING BASED BOARDING AND DAYCARE?
- Appropriate and inappropriate times to bark or show aggression.
- Proper greeting manners with people and dogs.
- Sit, wait and look to handler for their food.
- Wait (calmly) at doorways, kennels and crates.
- How to walk calmly on a loose leash from kennel/crate to yard.
- To come when called during playgroups, and name recognition.
- How to handle life events.
- How to work through stress or conflict.
- And much more………….
Evaluation $50 (30 Min.)
Required for new dogs that we have never met before to assign the appropriate daycare rate.
A 30 minute evaluation to assess your dogs temperament, manners and social skills to help us recommend the best program to reach your goals.
Overnight Suite
Includes but not limited to:
100 sq ft. indoor/outdoor suite with climate control, 24/7 supervision & monitoring to provide a safe yet fun environment.
Full daycare day with group activities including but not limited to tug, food games, ball, chase, etc.
Nap time in their own private space with a chew source and trainer supervision.
Throughout the day training time to maintain basic training, good manners, and social skills. Example: wait at thresholds, sit for leash on, come when called, have fun while maintaining good manners.
Overnight Suite for two (shared kennel)
2 Dogs sharing the same suite, from the same family home.
Not for dogs that fight over food, toys, or resources.
Add-Ons:
Training Fee (New Dogs)
For new dogs or high-maintenance dogs that require extra training time with our trainers to work on their social skills, manners, and basic training (come, sit, look, wait, kennel, quiet).
In most cases, this rate is temporary (3+ days based on progress)
High Maintenance Fee
For dogs only permitted to be handled by our trainers who specialize in handling strong, aggressive, or potentially dangerous dogs.
Including but not limited to working with our trainers on safely building social skills and confidence, teaching appropriate manners and interaction with animals and humans, as well as teaching our basic training (come, sit, look, wait, kennel, and quiet).
In most cases, this rate is temporary (3+ days based on progress)