Home-Style Cage-Free Dog Boarding
My home is not a kennel. Your dog lives with me, in my house, following a structured daily routine that keeps them calm, happy, and safe while you are away.
Two beautiful German Shepherds, Zoey and Duggu, relaxing in my living room. This is the reality of my home boarding. Dogs become part of the household, learning to coexist peacefully in a comfortable indoor setting.
Home boarding is all about creating a balanced pack. Here are my GSD Duggu and his boarder friend Tux, a lovely spotted dog, standing together calmly. This shows how a well-managed home environment fosters neutrality and friendship.
This is Toffy, a sweet Shih Tzu and my very first home boarding student, relaxing on the rug with Duggu. I ensure dogs of all sizes can coexist safely and comfortably, with crate training being a prerequisite for a harmonious household.
Miss Odo, a lovely Black Lab, and Duggu getting to know each other. In my home, dogs have the space to interact naturally while being supervised, ensuring all introductions are positive and safe.
Managing a multi-dog household is about teaching neutrality. This video shows two adult male dogs, Tyson and Pedro, learning to relax and share the same space without conflict. This is a key skill we practice during boarding.
Sharing is caring, but it's also a learned skill. Duggu and Odo enjoying a chew toy in the same vicinity is a result of careful supervision and teaching resource management, a crucial part of multi-dog living.
About this collection
My home boarding is not for every dog. I require all boarders to be crate-trained and comfortable with confinement because my setup is a real living room, not a series of cages. If your dog struggles with being in a crate, we need to address that before they stay, as I prioritise the safety and peace of all my boarders over everything else.
This is not a kennel. It is my actual home in Domlur. When you board your dog with me, they become part of my daily life and my small pack. My philosophy is simple: true socialization means being neutral, not making friends. Dogs do not need to play constantly. They need to learn how to exist calmly around other dogs, and my GSD, Duggu, acts as a calm role model to help set that tone.
I maintain a strictly cage-free environment. Your dog will have access to rugs, sofas, and the balcony, but they must be crate-trained. This is a non-negotiable requirement. The crate is their safe den, and it ensures peace during nap times and transitions. If you have a dog that is anxious about confinement, we can work on that, but it must happen before the boarding starts.
The day is highly structured. We do two outdoor walks in the neighborhood to burn energy and experience urban stimuli. Feeding happens on a fixed schedule. If your dog is a fussy eater or needs medication, I manage that personally. I do not just 'watch' dogs. I integrate them into a household where behavior is monitored, excitement is kept in check, and everyone gets enough rest. Whether you need a short stay or a board-and-train module, the focus remains on keeping your dog confident, calm, and well-behaved.
Canine Coach Disha
I’m Disha, a certified canine trainer, but first and foremost, I’m Duggu’s mom. My boarding service is literally my home in Bengaluru—there are no cages here, just sofas, rugs, and my pack.
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