Boarding
Looking for a safe, structured place for your dog while you’re away? Our boarding is done in a real home environment, not a kennel or daycare. Dogs live with us and follow a consistent daily structure designed to support calm behavior and good decision-making. Boarding with Balanced K9ines is ideal for owners who value structure, safety, and high-quality care. All boarding begins with a consultation to ensure we're a good match.
All Breeds, Ages, and Issues
We accept all breeds, ages, and behavioral backgrounds. Our boarding program is structured to support dogs with a wide range of needs, from easygoing companions to dogs who require more management and structure.
We are experienced in boarding dogs with reactivity, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges. Safety, structure, and clear expectations are always our priority, and each dog is handled based on what best supports their success.
"I have a young puppy"
Yes, we do take puppies. Boarding with us helps support early development through:
• Exposure to new environments
• Being handled and meeting new people
• Controlled interactions with other dogs
• Crate training foundations
• Potty training support
• Learning calm behavior and basic manners
"My dog is aggressive or reactive with dogs"
We regularly board dogs who are reactive or aggressive toward other dogs or people. This is common in our client base and something we are well-equipped to manage. Dogs are handled at their pace, with structure in place to ensure safety and reduce stress. Proper introductions are done when appropriate, and interaction is never forced.
"My dog is not crate trained"
While we strongly recommend crate training prior to boarding, we will accept dogs who are not crate trained. Dogs staying with us will be crated, and we are happy to work on proper crate conditioning during their stay. This helps create a calmer, safer experience for the dog and allows for appropriate downtime.
"My dog is still intact"
We do not require dogs to be spayed or neutered. We support proper physical development and responsibly manage intact dogs in our care. Intact males and females are never left together unsupervised. Females in heat will be separated from any intact male dogs. They may also be separated from intact females depending on temperament.
Basics of what we do:
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Structured daily routines
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Proper play with rules and boundaries
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Structured walks and leash work
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Toy play (fetch, tug, flirt pole)
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Crated breaks and rest periods
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Dogs are always supervised and managed
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Dogs may work for meals
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Structured downtime to support calm behavior
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Place, tethering, and settling exercises
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Sit or down stays and impulse control
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Dogs are always leashed outside, even in fenced areas until fully reliable
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Unwanted behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, barking, and pushing boundaries are addressed
Updates:
We send regular updates to owners while their dogs are boarding with us. This often includes photos and videos, especially during a dog’s first stay. Our goal is to keep you informed and help you better understand your dog’s behavior and progress while you’re away. We are always happy to answer questions, explain what your dog is doing, and how they're settling in.
Boarding is different than our Board & Train Program
Boarding is focused on structure, care, and maintaining your dog’s current training while you are away. Dogs follow a structured daily routine that includes exercise, enrichment, rest, and clear expectations.
Our Board & Train program is much more intensive and goal-driven. It is designed to create new behaviors and lasting change through daily training sessions over multiple weeks.
If your goal is training progress or behavior change, Board & Train is the better fit. If your goal is safe, structured care while you’re away, Boarding is the right choice.
Boarding Requirements:
All boarding begins with a consultation to ensure the best fit for your dog and our home environment. We reserve the right to decline or adjust stays based on safety, behavior history, or availability.
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Trial Boarding may be required
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Owners must be comfortable with training style
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Clean fecal test
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Vaccine records
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Flea prevention