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 filtered 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. 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 limit our boarding capacity to two dogs at a time to provide safe play, individualized routines, and focused attention. Dogs enjoy flexible indoor/outdoor access throughout the day. 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 seven 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 (males 6 months+)
Safety Measures
- Frequent yard clean up for waste/trash
- Camera for supervision when occasionally away
- Separate feeding spaces for meals
Rates
Standard
Any booking day that is not a widely-recognized holiday.
$50/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)
High Needs
Bookings for dogs under the age of 12 months or those that require special accommodations (i.e., medication, activity restriction, etc.)
+$10/day
Extended Stay
Bookings eight nights or more in length.
-$4/day
Additional Dog
A second dog owned by the same client.
-$5/day (inidividual rate)
6 month Availability
October
26-31 ~ space for two dogs
November
1-2 ~ space for two dogs
2-6 ~ space for one dog
6-13 ~ space for two dogs
13-19 ~ space for one dog
23-30 ~ space for two dogs
December
1-10 ~ space for two dogs
10-21 ~ space for one dog
29-31 ~ space for one dog
January
1-14 ~ space for one dog
20-31 ~ space for two dogs
February
1-11 ~ space for two dogs
17-28 ~ space for two dogs
March
1-25 ~ space for two dogs
30-31 ~ space for two dogs
FAQ
01. How do you handle booking crossover?
We allow up to client two dogs on site, whether they are from the same owner(s) or separate bookings. On occasion, a new booking may overlap for a period of less than 48 hours (depending on pick up/drop of times of the parties involved), during which time there may be up to four client dogs on site at once. We handle these instances on a case-by-case basis based on what we have the capacity to handle and what would be best for the specific pups in question.
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 teacup yorkies to 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?
In order to avoid dogs consuming other dogs' unfamiliar foods, 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
07. What time can I drop off/pick up my dog(s)?
We allow drop off and pick up anytime between 8am and 7pm.
Have more questions?
Call or text us now!
(360) 485-7899
