For overnight stays, daycare and adventures hikes, Citizen Canine welcomes well-socialized, spayed/neutered dogs at least 15 weeks old. We cannot accept intact male or female dogs over 7 months of age into any of our programs.  

All dogs and their guardians must make an appointment for a consultation, which is conducted at our facility with a staff trainer. We use this time to learn about your dog’s social, behavioral and medical history, to explain our services, to answer your questions, and to give you a complete tour of the facility. We use this information to place dogs appropriately in playgroups, and to better meet your dog‘s individual needs while she is staying with us.

This short trip to our facility also gives your dog a chance to “sniff us out.” Having a positive experience during the initial consultation helps assure your dog that Citizen Canine is a safe and fun place to visit.

If your dog has never boarded before, or has a history of separation anxiety, we may require a trial overnight in advance of a long stay. Citizen Canine offers a highly interactive boarding experience where your dog will socialize with many people and dogs on a daily basis. This is not an appropriate environment for all dogs, and in some cases, we may refer you to a different service that better suits your dog‘s needs.

You are welcome to call us and schedule a consultation even if you do not currently have specific boarding or daycare dates.  We do not charge a fee, however we ask that all appointments be confirmed with a credit card, and that you call to cancel or reschedule any interview appointment you can’t make.