Boarding

At Happy Tails, we believe that a well-balanced and happy dog is one with a structured routine, physical & mental exercise and remaining consistent with the rules & boundaries that were built for them during their training with Happy Tails.

There is a difference between a dog kennel and the service we offer at Happy Tails. Happy Tails is not a traditional boarding facility. Our boarding clients are those who have taken part in a resident training program and the services we offer reinforce the structured lifestyle they have learned with us. Happy Tails offers your dog the benefit of all of these services:

ONE-ON-ONE STRUCTURED WALKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH ADVANCED BOARDING

INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION & LOVE

“BAD” MANNERS WILL NEVER BE REINFORCED

CLIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR BOARDING ARE THOSE WHOSE DOG(S) HAVE COMPLETED A RESIDENT TRAINING PROGRAM AT HAPPY TAILS

STANDARD BOARDING

$50/day

ADVANCED BOARDING

$135/day

STANDARD BOARDING

  • Standard boarding means your dog will be fully cared for by one of our Kennel Assistants
  • They will be individually cared for and walked in our yard (not off the property) by our Kennel Assistants but they are not certified to use training tools or command your dog – so while bad manners won’t be rewarded, training will not be reinforced
  • We have a limited number of dogs that can board at once. Please schedule in advance to guarantee your spot at Happy Tails.

ADVANCED BOARDING

  • This type of boarding is most similar to dogs in a Resident Training Program.  Your dog will take up a residency slot and will be put into rotation for activities throughout the day as if they were in a training program (but it’s a lot more fun!)
  • Advanced boarding means your dog will be cared for by one of our Kennel Assistants, as well as our Obedience Trainers
  • They will also receive 3 training lessons per day by an Obedience Trainer, similar to a dog in a Resident Training Program. While they won’t learn new commands during boarding, we will maintain all the commands and manners that were originally taught by Happy Tails.  We also can mix in some fun sessions at our sister company Fit Dog Canine Fitness & Wellness.
  • Updates on what they’re working on training-wise will be posted on Instagram on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
  • Advanced Boarding is based on residency availability and is available Monday-Friday and some weekends!
  • There are a few options for scheduling Advanced Boarding.  Please call our office to discuss a plan 586-580-3684.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP TIMES

MONDAY-THURSDAY

7AM-6:30PM

FRIDAY

8AM-3PM

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

10AM-2PM

All times are based on availability, An appointment is required.

Payment is by the day, not night. If you drop off before 2pm, you will be charged a full day (1/2 day after 2pm). If you pick up before 2pm, you’ll only be charged a half day (full day after 2pm). Boarding dogs do not receive an exit bath unless requested. An exit bath is an additional $10. Please let our team know if you’d like one. There is no additional cost for supplying medication or special needs.