In-Home Dog Boarding
The Urban Dawg - Companion Canine Services
We offer cage-free, home-style dog boarding where your dog lives with our pack, chooses how to spend their day, and gets personalized nutrition and care.
Pricing Guide
Standard Cage-Free Pack Boarding
Expert Supervision
- Certified Oversight: 24/7 monitoring by a certified Canine Behaviorist to manage group dynamics safely.
- Pack Integration: Structured introduction to the resident "Brat Pack" involving Beagles and Indies.
- Routine: Balanced schedule of play, naps, and relaxation without forced interactions.
Facility Specs
- Zero Caging: Full access to the home including granite/laminate floors and human-grade furniture.
- Outdoor Access: Secure, high-walled rooftop terrace for running and sunbathing.
Enrichment & Diet
- Mental Work: Daily scent work and treat search games.
- Premium Treats: High-value dehydrated chews like shin or trachea (No rawhide).
- Feeding: Professional handling of owner-provided meals including raw/BARF diets.
Updates
- Media: Frequent video and photo updates via WhatsApp/Instagram.
Assisted Care & Medical Boarding
High-Needs Care
- Monitoring: Frequent vigilance for puppy potty training, chewing redirection, or senior pain management.
- Medical Support: Administration of oral medications, supplements, and basic physical therapy exercises.
- Mobility Aid: Physical lifting for stairs and access to outdoor areas to reduce joint stress.
Comfort & Hygiene
- Bedding: Orthopedic padding, warmers, and non-slip mats for dogs with weak hind legs.
- Sanitization: Increased cleaning cycles for puppy accidents or senior incontinence.
Feeding & Socializing
- Assisted Eating: Hand-feeding support for fussy eaters and soft chews for seniors.
- Puppy Protocols: Guided interaction with stable adult dogs to teach bite inhibition and social cues.
Mandatory Temperament Assessment
Behavioral Profiling
- Handling Check: Evaluation of reaction to touch, handling, and new environments.
- Pack Compatibility: Controlled introduction to select resident dogs to test aggression levels.
- Anxiety Test: Assessment of separation anxiety to confirm suitability for open home boarding.
Consultation Details
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes dedicated evaluation.
- Analysis: Review of medical history and dietary needs.
- Verdict: Immediate feedback on fit and specific training recommendations required before stay.
About In-Home Dog Boarding
Home-Style Boarding, Dawg Edition
At The Urban Dawg, your pup gets more than just a place to stay - they get a proper pawcation. My home turns into their home, no cages or kennels, just soft beds, bean bags, and space to be silly, chill, or zoom around. I treat every dog as part of my pack, not just a guest.
Pack Vibes & Choice
I’m their Kahu, their guardian, not their boss. That means your dog gets to make choices - where to nap, who to hang with, and how to play. The gang here is a mix - from big GSDs to wise Indies, all learning from each other. It's about pack socialization for dogs while making sure everyone feels safe, not scared.
What a Stay Looks Like
- Mornings kick off with group play, sunbathing, and rooftop races.
- Afternoons mean puzzle games, treat searches, and healthy chews (like dehydrated trachea).
- Evenings wind down with free roaming and sleeping wherever feels best. Cage-free dog boarding is the norm here.
I keep an eye on the mood and pack dynamics - making sure your dawg is always stress-free.
Food & Special Needs
I’m big on nutrition - whether your dog is on a raw diet or has other dietary needs, I’ve got it covered. Puppies and senior dawgs get loads of extra love and attention, especially our oldies who just want to soak up the sun.
Real Talk
Your dawg is part of my family while you’re away. They get love, care, and freedom to be themselves. That’s the good life, no drama.
Meet your Expert
The Urban Dawg
11 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Out here, I’m not just a dog owner - I’m their Kahu. That’s Hawaiian for guardian, protector. My Brat Pack and me, we live with open fields, muddy tractor trails, and a whole lotta freedom. Alex and Darius, my boys, came from cages, now they run wild and happy. I work with the community too, helping street dogs get spayed and live better. Dawgs gotta be dawgs, that’s my vibe.
My Work
What I Offer - Canine behavior counselling, pet parent training, canine holistics, nutrition (yup, advanced raw-feeding), and homestay-style dog boarding.
Natural Dog Training - Dogs learn from dogs here. Training is organic, no fear, just calm pups showing the ropes.
Puppy Socialization Program - Pups meet gentle, wise dogs at my homestead. They learn the natural way, no forced stuff.
Holistic Dog Care - I look at the whole dog - mind, body, grub. Canine holistics and raw-feeding diets are my jam.
#TUDpawcation Boarding - No kennels, just open space. Dogs join the pack, hang out, run, play, chill. Home vibes all the way.
