Structured Boarding
What is Structured Boarding?
Structured Boarding is a premium service exclusively offered to clients whose dogs have completed our Board and Train Program.
A personal approach, not a volume business
Unlike traditional “drop-off and play all day” boarding facilities, your dog is never just part of a large group being loosely monitored by inexperienced staff.
We intentionally maintain a low Human-to-Dog Ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 to ensure every dog receives the highest level of supervision, safety, and attention that they deserve.
Consistency that reduces stress and prevents regression
Because we already understand your dog’s temperament and history, we maintain the exact same structure, communication, and expectations they learned during their training. This predictable environment significantly reduces stress and ensures their skills stay sharp.
In a nutshell: Structured Boarding provides peace of mind for you and stability for your dog. It ensures their training stays sharp, their routine remains consistent, and their behaviour continues to improve even while you are away.
Structured Boarding includes:
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Continued reinforcement of obedience and behavioural expectations.
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Clear rules, boundaries, and consistent leadership.
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Structured play and balanced rest periods.
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Safe, supervised socialization with stable dogs.
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A calm, controlled environment designed to reduce stress.
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Focused training tune-ups in key areas to reinforce skills, prevent regression, and ensure your dog continues improving while you are away.
On-going support for owners
To further support you, private one-on-one lessons are available upon request at drop-off and pick-up at no additional charge.
Our goal: when you return from your vacation, your dog should come home even better trained than when you left.
Structured Boarding costs and policies:
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Standard rate: $120/day.
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Holiday rate: $175/day for boarding during Christmas and New Year (December 20 - January 10).
Note: We reserve the right to refuse boarding dogs that do not appear healthy (e.g., coughing, lethargic, etc).
All prices are in CAD, applicable taxes included.