--- title: "Meet the 'Dog Dad' & His Team: Cage-Free Boarding in Bangalore" description: "Join our happy, cage-free dog family in HSR Layout and Parappana Agrahara. I’m Prakash, and I provide personal, home-style boarding where every dog is treated like a bachha." canonical: https://mytribe.in/second_home_dog_boarding/dog-boarding-daycare/the-dog-dad-his-team last_updated: 2025-08-31 --- # Our Cage-Free Family & Team Tribe Verified · 6+ years experience, HSR and Parappana By [Second Home](https://mytribe.in/second_home_dog_boarding) · Facilities in HSR Layout and Parappana Agrahara · ₹600 per dog / day (estimate) Part of [Dog Boarding & Daycare](https://mytribe.in/second_home_dog_boarding/dog-boarding-daycare). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/second_home_dog_boarding/dog-boarding-daycare/gallery) I’m Prakash. Whether it’s an Indie or a Golden, every dog here is my bachha. Come see how we treat your pet like a family member, not a guest. ## Photos and videos - [Video: German Shepherds have an extra heart of love. This is me with one of my boys. The bond we share is special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b64b21a6-8a17-49ac-a55a-0dc06456fcb6) - ![A moment of connection with this beautiful black Lab. A gentle touch is all it takes to show them they are loved.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb721445-d06d-400a-8037-b62bfd83e7be) - ![My typical Sunday. While I'm on my phone, Jessica is always by my side, keeping me company.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4d21b1d-a100-4712-9178-67edbf3e68df) - ![One of my team members with an Indie dog on the terrace. We are all hands-on and love spending time with the dogs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78d6d3ee-a29f-4461-ac5e-8d062076e1eb) - ![This is what trust looks like. This Rottweiler feels completely safe and loved.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1546cf5b-e26a-4f16-88b9-e811ed026344) - ![No personal space, and I love it. Cuddling with this big Rottweiler is the best part of my day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6567dda9-3fc3-4805-b7cb-c8a1388172db) - ![A face full of love. These moments are what I live for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75da9d3e-fa2b-41fe-8403-44af3461001e) - ![A team member sharing a happy moment with a Golden Retriever in the sun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2baa9510-4865-4245-a483-5393870bad06) - [Video: From a corporate job to this. I sometimes wonder if I'm doing right, but then I look at them and know this is the best life. They give me purpose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb5da51e-2107-4ccf-9cfb-a7e865647514) - [Video: This dog loves me the most. He is a real chipku. The bond I form with each dog is unique and special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea00df40-f38d-4f47-953b-951de404bb69) - [Video: Jessica is like a magnet. She is always stuck to me. She is my old girl, and I love her so much.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59627487-756b-4668-b153-9547a5b566e5) - [Video: A stare contest with Rani. She always wins. It's these little games that build our bond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fec74c4-c36b-4a27-9f74-0252085423a7) - [Video: This is my workout. It's hard to exercise when you have so many furry trainers helping you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14e3c90d-9ce1-409e-b2a7-f9026bba2cef) - [Video: My morning therapy session. Being surrounded by them is the best way to start the day. This is pure love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e4001a5-3459-4cf3-9cf7-0ef6d6558cb1) - ![A happy face equals a happy day. A team member with a well-dressed Golden Retriever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/849e7a21-7629-4fde-97e8-68507be59b24) - ![A team member with a happy Akita and a bouquet of flowers. We celebrate all the small joys.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc45d2fb-7365-451e-a831-5c226413c46a) - ![Me with my pack. This is my happy place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2987118-5466-403b-84fd-84629fd64b9f) - ![A dog's-eye view. This is how they see us, as part of their pack, their family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c73a85bb-9eb8-4903-8b69-658c7437a7b4) - ![A team member with his fan club. The dogs love everyone on our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9033b5b-80eb-4dee-9f51-c591f1b8e585) - ![Surrounded by love. This is the best feeling in the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b38f8a1-da7b-4735-a7c6-0da1ed401b5a) - ![A moment of pure joy and celebration with the pack.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dfb5fc66-1b45-40b7-ace8-3cbbafdad206) - ![A quiet moment with some of the dogs. It's not always high energy, sometimes it's just calm companionship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a25e2c44-2010-42eb-aabd-5b122f1e05db) - ![A selfie with a Beagle and an Indie. They are always ready for a photo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/727d00d5-b957-446f-967e-d73677c20abf) - [Video: A typical day at our boarding center. Full of cuddles, kisses, and happy dogs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99b61a44-6060-4908-b0ec-77d42008df91) - ![A selfie with my boy Raja. His smile makes my day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/853a0e1d-2a1f-472f-8aed-86a15d3224e1) - ![A team member relaxing with one of our senior dogs. We give them the calm and gentle care they need.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83ed4229-f41b-414e-a433-e0dfd4ad5923) - ![A guest with his German Shepherd. We love it when owners are as involved and loving as we are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72bd2d50-e447-4b61-965e-04fe37142e8a) - ![An aerial view of me and my pack. They are all looking up to me, and I will never let them down.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea81a679-b64d-4265-9b3b-9c0c01206ca5) - [Video: The best feeling in the world is coming home to this. They are always waiting for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7dacae7-94b0-4cff-bee5-9d426db829e2) - [Video: A good morning from the pack. A team member gets a wake-up call from our furry boarders.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a52a84e-e86b-437b-ac60-3bab6d9f8c14) - [Video: This is a hard moment. This Saint Bernard has bone cancer. I've known him a long time. We give special care and love to our senior and sick dogs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/734a8b3a-180d-42e0-89ea-43fc5a20b981) - ![A team member with his two fluffy bodyguards, a Husky and a Himalayan Shepherd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c1ecafc-65b9-4ea8-bb85-bdec36c8f2b4) - ![A team member with a Golden Retriever and an Indie. We love all dogs equally.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/036dd31a-b9de-4ffe-a811-13fcd8d5533e) - [Video: The love is pure. These beautiful souls just want your time and affection. Please don't abandon them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16bd0926-dc40-4fec-bb6b-ca034d665e40) - [Video: The way this little Schnauzer looks at me. This is a bond of pure trust and love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d78ad914-54ce-47af-a45e-08ef660b6dc8) - [Video: A tribute to Ratan Tata, a great pet lover. We need more heroes like him. I promise to always love and care for these animals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60575f30-ee60-40b0-b68d-1ee80cd4c425) - [Video: Spike the Pitbull is a serial kisser. I get attacked with love every day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bd6ed2e-1f1e-4197-bc83-ada44579cd35) - ![A team member and a black Lab, sending some love to all of you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02fc1dd9-b9ea-4099-a605-ead7ccbd3eda) ## About The "Dog Dad" & His Team We don't believe in kennels here. My team and I are always down on the floor, literally living with the dogs. When you leave your pet with us, they aren't just at a facility; they are part of our parivaar (family), co-sleeping on our beds and hanging out in our living rooms throughout the day. When I left my corporate job, I didn't just want to start a boarding business—I wanted to build a second home. I see too many dogs locked in cages or treated like numbers, and that is exactly what I wanted to avoid. Whether your pet is an active puppy or a senior dog needing extra care, they get the same love I give to my own. ### The Way We Work My team at our HSR Layout and Parappana Agrahara locations is hand-picked for one reason: they love dogs as much as I do. You won't find us standing behind a desk. You will find us playing on the turf, managing pack dynamics during group sessions, and ensuring every dog is eating, sleeping, and socializing comfortably. ### Why Cage-Free Matters * **Stress-Free Zones:** Dogs are sensitive to their environment. By keeping our space open and home-like, we reduce the separation anxiety many dogs feel at traditional kennels. * **Constant Supervision:** Whether it's feeding time or an afternoon nap, someone is always present. We don't lock dogs away at night. * **Genuine Socialization:** We focus on supervised pack play. If your dog is a bit shy, we help them integrate slowly so they feel confident, not overwhelmed. When you drop off your bachha, I’ll be the one sending you the daily photo and video updates. It's not just about looking after them; it's about making sure you feel as connected to them as we do while they are here. ## About Second Home I’m Prakash, and this is my life’s passion. I left the 9-to-5 life to build a place where dogs are family, not boarders. We’re always here, giving cuddles and keeping them safe in a real home environment. 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