At Covenant Keeper’s K9, boarding is designed for dogs who already know our facility, our structure, and our expectations. We are not a traditional boarding kennel. Our boarding program is built around safety, calm behavior, routine, and maintaining the training your dog has already worked hard to build.

 

Because of this, boarding is available to current and approved CKK9 clients only.

 

 

Structured Boarding, Not Free-for-All Boarding

 

Our boarding environment is calm, supervised, and structured. Dogs are not placed into chaotic group play or allowed to practice pushy, reactive, or unsafe behaviors.

Your dog’s stay may include:Crate or kennel rest

Potty breaks

Structured leash walks

Calm handling

Place work

Threshold manners

Reinforcement of existing obedience

Appropriate individual play or enrichment

Safe exposure to the daily routine of the facility

 

Every dog is handled based on their temperament, training history, and individual needs

 

Who Boarding Is For

Boarding may be a good fit for dogs who:

Have trained with CKK9

Are familiar with structure and handling

Are crate or kennel trained

Can safely be managed by our team

Have up-to-date vaccines

Have completed an evaluation or training program with us

 

Boarding is especially helpful for dogs who need consistency while their owners are away. We understand how quickly progress can be lost when dogs are placed in the wrong environment, so our goal is to help maintain the structure they already know.

 

Who Boarding May Not Be For

Boarding may not be the right fit for dogs who:

Have not been evaluated by CKK9

Cannot safely be handled

Have severe separation issues without prior training support

Are not crate or kennel trained

Have a bite history we have not already discussed

Are highly reactive without a management plan in place

 

Safety is always our first priority. If your dog has behavioral concerns, we will discuss whether boarding is appropriate and what management may be required.

 

What Makes Our Boarding Different

We believe dogs thrive with clear expectations. During their stay, we continue to support the manners and boundaries they have learned through training.That means we do not allow:

Door dashing

Pulling handlers around

Fence fighting

Uncontrolled barking

Jumping on staff

Pushy behavior

Unstructured dog-to-dog interactions

 

Instead, we focus on calm, clear, consistent handling.

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Required Before Boarding

Before boarding, dogs must have:

Current vaccines

Completed CKK9 approval

A signed boarding agreement

Emergency contact information

Any needed food, medications, or equipment

Clear instructions for feeding and care

 

Depending on your dog’s training plan, required equipment may include their leash, collar, e-collar, muzzle, crate, or other approved training tools.

 

What to Bring

Please bring:

Your dog’s food in a labeled water proof container

Any medication with written instructions

Leash and collarE-collar if your dog is trained on one

Muzzle if required

Any approved supplements

Emergency contact information

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Please do not bring excessive toys, bedding, or items that may create guarding, chewing, or safety concerns unless approved ahead of time.

 

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Drop-off and pick-up are by appointment only from 8am-11am or 4pm-6pm. This helps us keep the facility calm and allows us to give each dog a smooth transition in and out of boarding.

Late pick-ups or early drop-offs must be approved ahead of time.

 

Boarding rates may vary depending on your dog’s needs, training level, behavior, and required level of management.Please contact us directly for current availability and pricing.

 

Important Note

Boarding space is limited and reserved for approved clients. We recommend booking early, especially around holidays, school breaks, and summer travel dates.Our goal is to give your dog a safe, structured, and familiar place to stay while continuing to support the training and boundaries they already know.