“Our mission is to be your partner in providing your dog a uniquely balanced and individualized experience in a healthy and safe environment while you are away for work or travel…“

Conveniently located near the Oakland airport, Citizen Canine is a dog hotel offering doggie day care and overnight boarding in deluxe private suites. Daily play groups in our spacious outdoor yards are supervised by a staff of loving, well-trained dog professionals. Our goal is to make each dog feel as though they are on vacation filled with friends and fun.

Bay Area dog owners are known for their dedication to their dogs and the important role that dogs play in many of our lives. As dog owners ourselves, the people at Citizen Canine understand this dedication. We also know it takes much more than love to deliver the expert care your dog deserves.  Visit our Programs and Services page to see how our programs fit the needs of a variety of Bay Area dogs from the adventurous canine hiker and seasoned boarder to the brand new puppy just learning the ropes and the shyest dogs that need a little gentle coaxing.

We strive to:

• Collaborate with owners to customize our program to meet the individualized needs of each dog.
• Nurture mental and physical health for each dog by providing an adequate balance of physical exercise, mental stimulation and a healthy diet.
• Create an environment with minimal transitional stress by using positive reinforcement training and behavior management techniques in each interaction we have your dog.
• Support continuing education to all our staff in dog behavior, training and health so that we always have up-to-date knowledge in order to deliver expert care to your dog.

Discover the Citizen Canine Difference:

• High staff-to-dog ratios
• Play groups based on size, age and temperament
• Spacious outdoor play yards with paw-friendly K9Grass 
• Plenty of exercise and potty walk opportunities
• A balanced daily routine
• Luxury private suites for rest and relaxation
• Dog friendly training and handling
• Customized care including upgrade options
• All-inclusive rates
• Nine year track record
• Come find out why the San Francisco Chronicle calls us “The Bay Area‘s first five star kennel!”

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