First time boarding? No problem. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most from fellow dog lovers like you.
In addition to Elkins, we serve Fayetteville, Huntsville, Springdale, Farmington, and West Fort, AR.
Our ranch stands out because we are designed for dogs to enjoy their boarding time without being confined to a kennel, and while they are not in a kennel, our ranch is fenced, safe, secure, and dogs are always supervised. We offer private times for eating and resting, and both active dogs and those who prefer to lounge enjoy the ranch's environment.
Yes, you are welcome to visit our ranch. We recommend you contact us via phone or email to schedule a visit so we can ensure someone is available to give you a tour and answer any questions.
Yes! This is why we orient the dogs on the first visit to begin or continue their socialization in a new environment. We supervise each new combination of canines while they inspect each new member to the group one by one, a slow smooth process we successfully and intentionally do with every new dogs.
Absolutely, our ranch features expansive outdoor spaces where dogs can roam, play, and participate in multiple adventure walks each day.
Yes! Our Bunkhouse is air-conditioned and is super chill, and warm and dry when needed. And if any dog prefers to stay indoors we allow that. So all couch potatoes welcome.
You can contact us at any time during your dog's stay for updates. We also provide detailed reports at the end of the boarding period when you pick up your dog.
After morning meal (7:30-8:30am) and afternoon meal (3:30-4pm) we get the dogs together for group walks outside the ranch. The acres around it are unfenced fields that we walk along toward the stream on mown paths. We ask your permission on the Reservation Form for your dogs to be walked on-leash on these daily adventures. This is the highlight and we do it twice per day. We also spend time playing ball or other activities that are catered to what dogs like to do. Our groups are settled after activity time for the afterno
The only thing required is a firmly fitted collar and leash. Harnesses are of limited use for us, so be sure s/he has a collar of some kind while at the ranch. We don’t need food bowls unless they are needed to control eating too fast; no chew bones or fluffy beds. A small toy or blanket is ok to bring. We supply the dogs a clean fleece blanket and they sleep on a soft vinyl floor in the bunkhouse.
About feeding: We feed Diamond Maintenance kibble, which contains various feed grains. This food is included in our pricing. We also give the dogs rawhide bones and other treats. Dogs do love our treats and kibble BUT IF YOUR DOG IS ON A REGULAR DIET ROUTINE or GRAIN-FREE DIET, you should most definitely bring enough food for the stay with us. Include the instructions on how much to feed. Sudden changes in a dog’s routine diet can be hard on the dog’s stomach. Please advise us of any allergies, or special feeding requirements or restrictions. Any medications will be administered and charged per day $3-5 per day depending on the administration needed.