The Golden Pond Way
We pride ourselves on providing quality, individualized care for your dog(s). We want all parties involved—pups and people alike—to feel as comfortable and happy with boarding arrangements as possible! Please read below to learn about our policies and requirements.
About the Space
Our .28-acre yard features fruit trees, a small pond with an overlooking pavilion, a covered patio area with raised dog beds, and lots of safe nooks and crannies for your pup to explore. The surrounding fence is 6 feet tall with 4 foot metal gates, sufficient to stop even the most determined of adventurers. Colorful flowers and other lush varieties of plants adorn the landscaping. If the natural attraction weren't enough, there are a plethora of durable toys and balls scattered around the yard to entertain any pup that finds them.
Policies & Info
We book only one client at a time to provide safe play, individualized routines, and focused attention. Dogs enjoy flexible indoor/outdoor access. Meet-and-greets are required prior to booking to verify fit for both your pup(s) and our household. 50% of the booking cost is required to hold your dates and is fully refundable until 5 days before your booking.
Dog Requirements
- Basic vaccinations (DHPP + rabies)
- Potty trained (excepting young puppies)
- Friendly with/tolerant of children, cats, and other dogs
- Neutered (adult males)
Safety Measures
- AirTags on collars
- Camera for supervision when occasionally away
- Fence checks/reinforcement between bookings
Rates
Standard
Any booking day that is not a widely-recognized holiday.
$45/day
Holiday
The day before, of, and after a widely-recognized holiday.
+$5/day
2026 Holiday List
New Year’s Day (Dec 31–Jan 2)
MLK's Birthday (Jan 18–20)
Valentine's Day (Feb 13–15)
Easter (Apr 4-6)
Mother's Day (May 9-11)
Memorial Day (May 24–26)
Juneteenth (Jun 18–20)
Father's Day (June 20-22)
Independence Day (Jul 3–5)
Labor Day (Sep 6–8)
Columbus Day (Oct 11–13)
Halloween (Oct 30-Nov 1)
Veterans’ Day (Nov 10-12)
Thanksgiving (Nov 25-27)
Christmas (Dec 24–26)
Puppy
Bookings for dogs under the age of 12 months.
+$5/day
Extended Stay
Bookings eight days or more in length.
-$4/day
Additional Dog
A second dog within the same booking.
-$5/day
FAQ
01. How do you handle booking crossover?
On occasion, client booking requests will overlap by a period of 24 hours or less (depending on pick up and drop off times). In these instances, we always confirm with both owners that they are comfortable with the crossover before accepting the second booking. If either party is not comfortable with it, the second booking request is not accepted. Priority always goes to prior confirmed bookings before new stays.
02. What does a typical boarding day look like?
After an early wake up at 6am, dogs are immediately taken to the bathroom. Breakfast is timed according to the norm of the boarded dog(s) and they are fed separately from our pup. The majority of the day is a flexible combination of play, rest, hanging out couch-side, and command practice. In the evenings, dinner is again administered according to the regular schedule of the boarded dogs. Any walks are completed after work hours with Thomas's help.
03. Do you accept all breeds/sizes?
Yes! We have boarded all shapes and sizes of dog, from yorkies and dachsunds to great danes and cane corsos.
04. Where will my dog(s) sleep?
We do our best to cater to whatever is normal for your dog(s)! Most of our canine guests stay in our room, while others have stayed in our living or dining rooms.
05. Do you allow free feeding?
Because we have a cat and dog of our own, we are unable to accommodate free feeding. We are able to offer food/meals multiple times a day instead.
06. What do I need to pack for my dog's stay?
We send out a packing list the day before your booking starts! It includes:
- preferred food/treats
- food bowls
- leash/harness
- one or two favorite toys
- any special equipment/bedding (crates, bed, shirt of yours, training collar, etc.)
- written instructions (text or paper) for specific care/habits/commands
Have more questions?
Call or text us now!
(360) 485-7899
