We encourage all new dogs to take advantage of the initial “Free Half Day” we offer. It’s our priority to make sure your dog is comfortable here and enjoys herself. This free half day, valid for the first visit any day in advance of boarding, is especially important before your dog’s first overnight stay to allow her the opportunity to meet our staff and become familiar with our facility. We want to make sure she’s comfortable in the larger group of dogs beyond her initial introduction. If your dog is especially nervous or anxious during her free half, we may ask you to help us brainstorm ways to make her more comfortable or maybe even find a more suitable alternative. Quick Paws allows dogs a great opportunity to socialize with other dogs, receive valuable human attention, and spend time outdoors, but we’re not always a perfect match for every dog.

We recommend making boarding reservations well in advance of your scheduled plans because it is not uncommon for us to book up months before a busy summer weekend or holiday. Boarding is calculated on a 24-hour basis and extra time on the day of depart is calculated as daycare. For instance, if you drop your dog off for boarding at 9am and pick him up two days later at 3pm, the price would include two nights’ lodging and six hours (one half day) of daycare.

We ask for at least two days’ notice of any change in boarding reservations (less than two days’ notice may incur cancellation fees). For any stay five nights or longer, we offer a free departure bath. Any stay seven nights or longer receives a 10% discount on the boarding rate. You are welcome to check your dog in and out from boarding any time during our business hours (Mon-Sat 7am-7pm and Sun 8am-6pm). If you plan to bring him after 5pm, we ask you please feed him dinner so he has time to get outside for a pit stop before we tuck him in for the night.

Your dog gets to run around and play for the day but gets his own separate place to sleep at night. We also tuck all boarders in for a nap after lunch to give them a break from daycare for part or all of the afternoon if they wish. In each kennel, we place a water bowl and raised cot. Please send along your dogs’ regular food and any medication, preferably in the original packaging, plus anything you use to administer pills (e.g. cheese, pill pockets, etc). We don’t charge an additional fee for administering medication and we are familiar with injections such as insulin (injection services are provided for a small fee). We think it’s important to maintain the consistent food and medication schedule your dog is already familiar with and we’ll take detailed notes of your instructions when your dog arrives for boarding.

You’re welcome to pack a bed, blanket, or t-shirt (anything familiar that smells like home) and any treats or snacks you’d like us to give your dog during boarding. We ask you please don’t bring your dogs’ bowls unless they’re very particular about their dishes because we wash them after every meal, so its simply more efficient to use ours. Many people package food in individual bags while others simply bring the kibble bag or tub. It’s helpful if you also pack the scoop if you use one to measure your dogs’ kibble. Finally, please no crates (we are limited for space) and no rawhide chews (potential choking hazard). Staff do not stay overnight in our facility, but we have a full fire/alarm/security system and both the fire department and police station have blueprints to our building. Residential tenants are also on the property.

We offer many options for additional exercise, one-on-one time, snuggles, and gourmet treats if you’d like to include any during your dog’s stay (check out the “Pamper your Pooch” section on the right, above). We can also add these amenities to your dog’s schedule when they check in. We also offer shuttle services twice each day if you’d like us to pick up or drop off your dog from their stay with us. This is a handy option if your flight leaves very early or you are delayed returning to town.

We look forward to the opportunity to care for your dog overnight and get to know him better!