dog boarding

Dog Boarding Services

Say goodbye to feeling guilty about leaving Fido behind, as he embarks on his own luxurious and relaxing doggy vacation at Metro Dogs!

At Metro Dogs, our overnight care goes above and beyond traditional dog boarding by offering an all-inclusive resort-style experience. What sets us apart is all of the amenities our team provides for your furry friend, all included at no additional cost. You can rest easy knowing comfort and fun are at the core of Fido’s stay. With playgroups throughout the day, cozy beds, tasty treats, and tons of quality time with staff, Metro Dogs is the ultimate home-away-from-home for your pup. Leave the worry behind – we’ve got Fido covered!​

all-inclusive service rate

No additional charges for medications, play time, grooming upkeep, and etc. Our weekend & holiday boarding is priced at an all-inclusive rate! See more details below.

luxury treatment

At Metro Dogs we maintain a low dog to human ratio (15 dogs max.), this allows us to provide quality care & time with each dog in out care.

fear & kennel free

Our staff is Fear Free and Canine First Aid certified. Our boarding space is equipped with calming pheromone diffusers and cleaned with Fear Free certified products.

What to bring?

1 ❑ Your dog’s food

Please pack your dog’s food in either of the following ways:

  • Pre-packaged per-meal (ziploc bags/reusable containers)
  • All together in a small containers (carry-on size or smaller)
  • Note: In case of emergency or travel delays, pack some extra!
2 ❑ Treats &/or supplements

You are welcome to pack treats and supplements needed during your pup’s stay.

  • Treats may include training treats, Greenies, Milkbones, & more!
  • Supplements such as meal toppers, vitamins or probiotics.
  • Note: No chews please! We’ll provide enrichment items for your pup!
3 ❑ Medications

Please pack any medication your dog may need in either of the following ways:

  • In the original container from the vet pharmacy.
  • In a pill sorter organized by date/time with a label indicating medication name & dosage.
  • Note: Do NOT put medications in a bag with no identification!
That’s it! We’ll provide bedding, blankets, bowls, toys, chews, Kongs, lots of love, & much more!

Weekday Dog Boarding

We understand that vacations don’t always fall on weekends. That’s why we offer a weekday dog boarding program to accommodate your longer trips before or after holidays. Overnight care Mondays through Thursdays includes:

  • Dogs will be provided with their own safe space for overnight care Monday through Thursday night.
  • During the day, dogs in our vacation program have full access to daycare (regular or Confidence Club). You can opt in for any of our add-on services such as: enrichment sessions, training, grooming services, and more!
  • In the evenings, it’s time to wind down after an active day of play. Dogs receive dinner followed by some one-on-one enrichment time with our caring staff. Each pup also gets a bedtime treat, teeth brushing, and cuddle sesh. You’ll get daily photo updates so you can see how much fun your dog is having!
  • Our staff handles the last potty break between 9-10pm and then it’s sleepy time. In the morning, they arrive at 6am sharp for breakfast and potty. Dogs can then rejoin daycare to play with friends until it’s time for you to pick them up.

For maximum attention, our weekday dog boarding program is limited to just 15 dogs per night. This allows each furry guest to receive personalized care during their stay.​

Check-in Policy:

Within 4 days of your dog’s boarding reservation we ask that you fill out your Gingr PreCheck form to let us know important information for their stay. You will need to fill this out each vacation they attend to ensure we have the most up to date information! The form will be emailed to the primary email on file automatically.

It is best to drop off before 1pm on the first day of their stay to give your dog enough time to get their vacation excitement outta the way before bedtime! This means you have between 7am and 9:30am or 12pm to 1pm Monday through Friday. Weekends and Holidays you have between 8am and 10am.

Be sure all items are labeled with their first name and last initial!

Check-In Time Schedule:

MorningMiddayEvening
Monday through Friday7am to 9:30am12pm to 1pm3:30pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
Holiday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
*If you need to check in outside of these hours, it must be scheduled & confirmed by staff, there will be a $25 charge.

Check-out Policy:

You may pick your dog up anytime during lobby hours. However, if you plan to pick up at the earliest time possible, please know there may be an additional wait while our staff pack up their belongings! We ask that you take care of payment and take your dog’s items out to your vehicle before we bring them out to see you!

We’ll be sure to let you know how they did at pick up and we’ll send you a report card of their eating habits, what activities they enjoyed the most, and any fun photos and videos they’re captured in! Report cards may not be finalized until later in the afternoon on the day you pick up.

Send us a photo of the post vacation slumber to be shared on our social media!

Check-Out Time Schedule:

MorningMiddayEvening
Monday through Friday7am to 9:30am12pm to 1pm3:30pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
Holiday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
*If you need to pick up outside of these hours, it must be scheduled & confirmed by staff, there will be a $25 charge.

deposit & cancellation policy

We require a $75 deposit for every overnight vacation booked. This deposit is used towards the final cost of your dog’s luxury vacation with us. The deposit is refundable if you cancel your pup’s vacation more than 7 days prior to the start of the stay. If their stay is cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice, the deposit is forfeited. If your dog is not feeling well or has an injury, please contact us to discuss. The deposit may be refunded at the business owner’s discretion.

waitlist policy

If our vacation spots are all filled up for the dates you are looking for, we can add your dog to the boarding waitlist. There is no deposit required for the waitlist. If space were to open, our team will reach out to you and confirm your dog’s dates before booking. The waitlist is a first come first serve situation.

calendar holiday boarding dates

Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th.

Independence Day – Thursday, July 4th & July 5th.

Labor Day – Monday, September 2nd.

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28th.

Black Friday – Friday, November 29th.

Christmas Eve – Monday, December 23rd & December 24th.

Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25th.

boarding requirements

A successful evaluation daycare day at Metro Dogs.

Attend at least 5 daycare reservations in the last 3 months.

Current on all of the following veterinary information:

  • Rabies vaccination.
  • DHPP vaccination (or equivalent)
  • Bordetella vaccination.
  • Canine Influenza vaccination (bi-valent preferred).
  • Leptospirosis vaccination.
  • Negative fecal exam within the last year.

Temporary Canine Influenza requirement – No doggy activities at other facilities such as daycare, boarding, or training within the week before boarding check-in date at Metro Dogs.

A local emergency contact available to pick up in the event of an emergency.

Get started

Simply log into your Gingr Portal account and click “New Booking” to get started. Then select “Overnight Care” and choose the dates you need overnight care for your pup. While you’re booking, browse our menu of add-on services too – like grooming, training sessions, and enrichment time. Treat them to some extra fun and enrichment. Then sit back and relax knowing they’ll be living it up at Metro Dogs!

If you need further guidance on requesting a dog boarding reservation, please watch our instructional video below for step-by-step assistance.

Dog Boarding Services

Say goodbye to feeling guilty about leaving Fido behind, as he embarks on his own luxurious and relaxing doggy vacation at Metro Dogs!

At Metro Dogs, our overnight care goes above and beyond traditional dog boarding by offering an all-inclusive resort-style experience. What sets us apart is all of the amenities our team provides for your furry friend, all included at no additional cost. You can rest easy knowing comfort and fun are at the core of Fido’s stay. With playgroups throughout the day, cozy beds, tasty treats, and tons of quality time with staff, Metro Dogs is the ultimate home-away-from-home for your pup. Leave the worry behind – we’ve got Fido covered!​

all-inclusive service rate

No additional charges for medications, play time, grooming upkeep, and etc. Our weekend & holiday boarding is priced at an all-inclusive rate! See more details below.

luxury treatment

At Metro Dogs we maintain a low dog to human ratio (15 dogs max.), this allows us to provide quality care & time with each dog in out care.

fear & kennel free

Our staff is Fear Free and Canine First Aid certified. Our boarding space is equipped with calming pheromone diffusers and cleaned with Fear Free certified products.

What to bring?

a.) Your dog’s food

Please pack your dog’s food in either of the following ways:

  • Pre-packaged per meal (Ziploc bags/resuable containers)
  • All together in a small container (carry on size or smaller)

Note: In case of emergency or travel delays, pack some extra!

b.) Treats & Supplements

You are welcome to pack treats and/or supplements needed during your pup’s stay. Treats may include Greenies, Milkbones, & etc. Supplements such as meal toppers, vitamins, or probiotics.

Note: No chews (ex: Benebones) please! We’ll provide enrichment items for your pup!

c.) Medications

Please pack any medication your dog may need in either of the following ways:

  • In the original container from the vet pharmacy.
  • In a pill sorter organized by date/time with a label indicating medication name & dosage.

Note: DO NOT put medications in a bag with no identification!

deposit & cancellation policy

We require a $75 deposit for every overnight vacation booked. This deposit is used towards the final cost of your dog’s luxury vacation with us. The deposit is refundable if you cancel your pup’s vacation more than 7 days prior to the start of the stay. If their stay is cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice, the deposit is forfeited. If your dog is not feeling well or has an injury, please contact us to discuss. The deposit may be refunded at the business owner’s discretion.

waitlist policy

If our vacation spots are all filled up for the dates you are looking for, we can add your dog to the boarding waitlist. There is no deposit required for the waitlist. If space were to open, our team will reach out to you and confirm your dog’s dates before booking. The waitlist is a first come first serve situation.

calendar holiday boarding dates

Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th.

Independence Day – Thursday, July 4th & July 5th.

Labor Day – Monday, September 2nd.

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28th.

Black Friday – Friday, November 29th.

Christmas Eve – Monday, December 23rd & December 24th.

Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25th.

boarding requirements

A successful evaluation daycare day at Metro Dogs.

Attend at least 5 daycare reservations in the last 3 months.

Current on all of the following veterinary information:

  • Rabies vaccination.
  • DHPP vaccination (or equivalent)
  • Bordetella vaccination.
  • Canine Influenza vaccination (bi-valent preferred).
  • Leptospirosis vaccination.
  • Negative fecal exam within the last year.

Temporary Canine Influenza requirement – No doggy activities at other facilities such as daycare, boarding, or training within the week before boarding check-in date at Metro Dogs.

A local emergency contact available to pick up in the event of an emergency.

Weekday Dog Boarding

We understand that vacations don’t always fall on weekends. That’s why we offer a weekday dog boarding program to accommodate your longer trips before or after holidays. Overnight care Mondays through Thursdays includes:

Dogs will be provided with their own safe space for overnight care Monday through Thursday night.

During the day, dogs in our vacation program have full access to daycare (regular or Confidence Club). You can opt in for any of our add-on services such as: enrichment sessions, training, grooming services, and more!

In the evenings, it’s time to wind down after an active day of play. Dogs receive dinner followed by some one-on-one enrichment time with our caring staff. Each pup also gets a bedtime treat, teeth brushing, and cuddle sesh. You’ll get daily photo updates so you can see how much fun your dog is having!

Our staff handles the last potty break between 9-10pm and then it’s sleepy time. In the morning, they arrive at 6am sharp for breakfast and potty. Dogs can then rejoin daycare to play with friends until it’s time for you to pick them up.

For maximum attention, our weekday dog boarding program is limited to just 15 dogs per night. This allows each furry guest to receive personalized care during their stay.​

Check-in Policy:

Within 4 days of your dog’s boarding reservation we ask that you fill out your Gingr PreCheck form to let us know important information for their stay. You will need to fill this out each vacation they attend to ensure we have the most up to date information! The form will be emailed to the primary email on file automatically.

It is best to drop off before 1pm on the first day of their stay to give your dog enough time to get their vacation excitement outta the way before bedtime! This means you have between 7am and 9:30am or 12pm to 1pm Monday through Friday. Weekends and Holidays you have between 8am and 10am.

Be sure all items are labeled with their first name and last initial!

Check-In Time Schedule:

MorningMiddayEvening
Monday through Friday7am to 9:30am12pm to 1pm3:30pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
Holiday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
*If you need to check in outside of these hours, it must be scheduled & confirmed by staff, there will be a $25 charge.

Check-out Policy:

You may pick your dog up anytime during lobby hours. However, if you plan to pick up at the earliest time possible, please know there may be an additional wait while our staff pack up their belongings! We ask that you take care of payment and take your dog’s items out to your vehicle before we bring them out to see you!

We’ll be sure to let you know how they did at pick up and we’ll send you a report card of their eating habits, what activities they enjoyed the most, and any fun photos and videos they’re captured in! Report cards may not be finalized until later in the afternoon on the day you pick up.

Send us a photo of the post vacation slumber to be shared on our social media!

Check-Out Time Schedule:

MorningMiddayEvening
Monday through Friday7am to 9:30am12pm to 1pm3:30pm to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
Holiday8am to 10am5pm to 7pm
*If you need to pick up outside of these hours, it must be scheduled & confirmed by staff, there will be a $25 charge.

Get started

Simply log into your Gingr Portal account and click “New Booking” to get started. Then select “Overnight Care” and choose the dates you need overnight care for your pup. While you’re booking, browse our menu of add-on services too – like grooming, training sessions, and enrichment time. Treat them to some extra fun and enrichment. Then sit back and relax knowing they’ll be living it up at Metro Dogs!

If you need further guidance on requesting a dog boarding reservation, please watch our instructional video below for step-by-step assistance.