About Our Program
Home Away From Home
No crowded, loud, facilities. Our home is just that- a home. Located on the Oakland/Berkeley border, our neighborhood is quiet and has low foot traffic. The area offers several great parks and hiking trails within a short drive from our location. Our home is quiet and only occupied by Ashley, Christian and our personal pets- there are no children and no guests coming and going.
Upkeeping Structure and Balance
For most of our clients, upkeeping training and structure is a priority. We work with our clients to ensure we can maintain training, structure and boundaries for each dog. Our experience with training is consistently being maintained via education and training multiple foster dogs for HARA SF and Love Second Chances. Ashley is a certified Family Dog Mediator®, and has trained with Raw Pawtential and worked as an assistant trainer for Disciplined K9.
Biological Fulfillment and Enrichment
Whenever possible, we offer our clients enrichment and biological fulfillment by providing appropriate chews and puzzles indoors, and allowing safe off-leash decompression walks in enclosed areas or on a long line. By limiting how many dogs we board at one time, we can safely provide solo park visits and decompression walks for each dog, and customize enrichment and fulfillment to each dog’s unique needs.
More Details
The Environment
2 Adults (Ashley & Christian)
2 Resident Dogs (Mana & Pa’a)
2 Resident Cats (both always kept separate from boarding clients)
No children in home
Private yard, fully enclosed w/ 5-6’ privacy fence
Noise level indoors: Quiet
Noise level outdoors: Quiet
Crate(s) for boarding dogs are indoors
We average 3-4 walks a day
Requirements for Boarding Clients
-Dog(s) must be up to date on vaccines and on current flea/tick prevention (fleas/ticks may be present on our hikes, in our yard (due to local wildlife passing through, and in local parks). Records must be provided to prior to boarding approval.
-Owners must provide detailed instructions on application of any necessary medication during thier dog’s stay.
-Dogs must be at least 6 months old.
-Max capacity for boarding is 1 dog at a time unless otherwise noted. Size and management needs may effect capacity and availability.
-Owners must be able to drop off/pick up their dog(s) from our home in Oakland (near Ashby Bart).
-Owners must provide food and treats.
-We can accommodate raw fed dogs (and can freeze/thaw food on a schedule) so long as their food is pre-portioned for daily meals.
-Owners must disclose any food related allergies or dietary restrictions prior to boarding.
-We have extra bowls available, but if your dog needs a slow feeder please make sure to bring it for their stay.
-We do not accept dogs that are not crate trained or housebroken.
-We do not accept dogs with separation anxiety (any vocal or destructive behaviors in the crate).
-We currently do not accept dogs that are barrier/crate aggressive towards humans or animals.
-As of 2024 we can no longer accommodate dogs needing a crate larger than 40”. All clients must be comfortable/able to rest in the crates we have available. Please contact us for more details on what crates we have available for clients to use.
What training is included in boarding?
Our boarding program is not a board and train program, but we do strive to provide structure and upkeep any existing training with all dogs that board with us. We reinforce good behaviors and a calm mindset indoors and outdoors. We may do some basic loose leash walking training to make walks easier if needed, and if necessary may start crate training if a non-crate trained dog is having issues with accidents and/or destructive habits.
Interested in boarding with us?
Rates
$100
Per Night
Your dog is crate trained and does not have any major management needs. If you are a HARA SF or Love Second Chances alumni, ask about our rescue rate!
+$50
Additional Per Night
Your dog is human and/or dog reactive and needs management. Dogs with human and/or dog aggression MUST be crate trained.