Overnight Boarding

OUTSIDE

We have multiple yards in which to divide our guests into appropriate social groups. Each yard has pea gravel and grass footing, a fresh water source, and shade. In the summer, wading pools are also available. See our Expansion page (under the More tab) for yard sizes.

INSIDE

Each guest (or family of guests) has a personal 5' x 5' x 6' wire kennel space in which to eat, sleep, and relax. To give an idea of the space, two Saint Bernards would be a bit tight but a Saint and a large Labrador are comfortable. 

Smaller kennels are available for dogs under 15 pounds or young puppies if they do not feel secure in the larger space.  

The building is both heated and air conditioned, depending on season.

Food and medications are stored in a kitchen, inaccessible by the dogs.

STAFF IS PRESENT 24/7/365. 

GUESTS ARE NEVER LEFT ALONE, EVEN AT NIGHT!

RATES:

Single Night Stay:

Single Dog $45

Additional Dog in same kennel $25

Multi-night Stay:

Single Dog $30/night

Additional Dog in same kennel $15/night

DEPOSIT:

25% deposit required at time of reservation. Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE if cancellation occurs with less than 14 days notice. 

HOLIDAY DEPOSIT:

25% required at time of reservation. COMPLETELY NON-REFUNDABLE.

PAYMENT METHOD

We love cash, will take a local check, and accept credit cards. We do NOT, however, accept chickens, unruly children, or "parts" cars in trade. We are suckers for freshly picked huckleberries, though...

VACCINATIONS

 All guests, whether day care, overnight, or students of our training classes, must be fully vaccinated. By law, every dog at our facility must be up to date on RABIES. By policy, we also require proof of current vaccination status for DISTEMPER, PARVO and BORDETELLA.  

To send us vaccine records, click on the "more" tab, then "Vaccinations".

FOOD

For efficient and safe storage purposes, please just bring enough of your dog's regular food for the stay in large/gallon size ziplock-type bags, each marked with his name and how much he gets per meal. DO NOT  bring big bags or tubs full of food (i.e. Tupperware, Vittle Vaults, etc). We do not have space and will not accept these containers. Each food storage bin is approximately the size of a paper grocery bag and all your pup's possessions, bed excepted, must fit in this bin.

In the slight case of an emergency, we request that you bring prescription meds in their original bottles with a legible label, packaged in a ziplock bag with the regimen clearly marked (i.e. 1 carprofen + 1/2 proin am; 1/2 proin pm). Supplements can be counted out for the stay and packaged in another ziplock marked with what they are and how much is to be given.

INTACT STATUS

 Intact males and females are welcome at CMK; however, we absolutely cannot take a female during her heat cycle or for three weeks following the cessation of her cycle. Please be aware of your girl's status when scheduling her stay. If she is close to her cycle time, please arrange with a friend or relative to be ready to take her home with them in case her cycle begins while she is with us. For their safety, the mental wellbeing of all our male guests, and our own sanity, females will be removed from the facility at the first sign of spotting.

Our guests are let out for their morning constitutional between 7-8:00. They are outside the better part of an hour, weather permitting. Then it's inside for breakfast and an hour to digest. 

Mid-morning brings a second play/potty opportunity, again an hour or so. At this time our overnight guests and day care guests are mixed into social groups, if appropriate.

Noonish brings a light snack or lunch for those who need it and an opportunity for a refreshing nap.

Mid-afternoon yard time is usually a quieter play, culminating in day care guests and some overnight guests going home and new friends arriving for their first night.

Dinner is between 4-5:00 with quiet, comfortable indoor time until 8:30, when everyone goes out for one more chance to take care of business.

STAFF IS PRESENT 24/7/365. GUESTS ARE NEVER LEFT ALONE, EVEN AT NIGHT!

Anxiety about boarding is totally normal, for both your dog and you! To help your dog, it's a good idea to send along something that smells like you - a sweaty workout shirt, dirty socks, or an old towel that you tucked into bed with you for a couple of nights before boarding. The stinkier, the better! If you are bringing their own blankets and are worried about anxiety, don't wash them. We don't mind the smell because we know it helps your pup be okay. 

YES your dog has access to water at all times

NO you do not need to bring bowls

NO we do not charge extra to administer medications

YES you may bring a bed or toys, but bring nothing of monetary or sentimental value, as it may not be returned in the same state

NO we do not put aggressive dogs in general population. Safety is our #1 priority at all times.

NO there is not a day care charge while your dog is an overnight guest

YES if your dog wears a bark collar at home, you should bring it with you. (Hound owners, you know who you are!) He likely won't need it but we appreciate the tool if it is necessary.

NO we cannot offer exit baths at this time, although there are several local self washes to which we can direct you

YES if your dog becomes ill we will take him to your regular veterinarian if possible during office hours or Flathead Pet Emergency evenings and weekends