See the space.
Every new dog has a required 20-minute meet-and-greet before their first stay.
Bay Area boarding · Shiba only
In-home boarding.
In-home boarding.
For your Shiba.
Small groups, five walks a day, never a kennel. Your Shiba stays in our home.
About boarding liability
Boarding is provided in our in-home setting. By booking you acknowledge that interactions between any group of dogs carry inherent risk including illness, injury, or property damage. We carry standard care responsibility but are not liable for ordinary incidents that may occur in a multi-dog setting. The full Boarding Agreement is reviewed and signed at check-in.
Booking
Ask about your dog's stay.
Tell us your dates and your dog's name. We confirm availability and send the intake form within one business day.
Fastest replies
Email or text us.
For holiday weeks, book 2 to 3 months ahead. For regular dates, 2 to 3 weeks is comfortable.
Have these ready
- Your arrival and departure dates
- Your Shiba's age and routine
- Health needs and comfort around other dogs
What makes it different
A home that knows Shibas.
In our home, not a kennel
Your Shiba sleeps where we sleep, eats in the kitchen, lounges on the couch. No outdoor pens, no overnight isolation.
Shiba only
We only board Shibas. We know the breed, the body language, the warning signs, and the quirks. Tell us about your dog's habits and needs before booking.
Small groups, on purpose
Two Shibas at a time, max. Your dog gets real attention and a calm environment, not a chaotic group setting.
Five real walks a day
Morning, mid-morning, lunch, afternoon, and a final wind-down walk before bed. Plus sniffari and training games in between.
A day in the life
A day in our care.
We adapt to your dog's normal routine. Tell us what they are used to and we will match it where possible.
6:30 AM
First walk of the day to start things off.
7:15 AM
Breakfast in their own bowl, in a quiet spot.
10:00 AM
Mid-morning sniffari, a long, slow walk with lots of sniffing.
11:30 AM
Nap. Shibas like their rest.
1:00 PM
Lunch walk, often with a stop in the park for a stretch.
2:30 PM
Short training games: recall practice, leave-it, settle on a mat.
4:30 PM
Afternoon walk, sometimes with our resident Shiba for company.
6:00 PM
Dinner, then quiet family time on the couch.
9:00 PM
Final wind-down walk before bed.
10:00 PM
Bedtime. Crate, dog bed, or a spot in the bedroom depending on what they prefer.
Breed truth
Five walks a day is not marketing. Bored Shibas escape, dig, scream, or eat the couch. We walk because the alternative is worse.
More ways to help
Daycare and vet transport.
Both run on the same schedule and from the same home.
Daycare
Care for the day.
The same five-walk schedule and small-group approach, without an overnight stay. Discuss how your dog gets along with other dogs before booking.
- Drop-off windows 7 to 9 AM
- Pick-up windows 4 to 7 PM
- No overnight
Vet transport
A ride to their appointment.
For vet visits, grooming, and daycare drops. We pick up, drive, wait, and bring your Shiba home. You get photo updates along the way.
- Bay Area pickups
- Vet, grooming, or daycare drop
- Photo updates throughout
Honest pricing
What it costs.
ServiceRate
Boarding (overnight)$85 / night
Daycare (no overnight)$45 / day
Vet transport (one-way)$40 / trip
Multi-dog discountAsk
Long-stay discount (7+ nights)Ask
Holiday surcharge of 25% applies on major holidays. NorCal Shiba adopters get $10 off per night.
Boarding requirements
Before their stay.
Vaccinations and health
- Current DHLPP (or DHPP)
- Current rabies
- Current Bordetella
- Flea and tick prevention current
- Disclose any medical condition upfront
Behavior and intake
- 20-minute meet-and-greet before first stay
- Reasonably house-trained
- No bite history toward people
- Comfortable being crated when needed
- Not in a heat cycle if intact
Your first stay
A little preparation.
A little preparation.
A clearer handoff.
Use the meet-and-greet to talk through the practical details.
Bring the routine.
Discuss meals, walks, sleeping preferences, crate comfort, and any medical conditions.
Agree on the details.
Confirm your dates, pickup arrangements, and rate. The Boarding Agreement is reviewed and signed at checkin.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
What counts as a small group?
Two Shibas at a time, ours and yours, or yours and one other guest. We do not stack stays. If a guest is already with us, we will tell you on the inquiry call.
What if my Shiba isn't great with other dogs?
We do solo stays for Shibas who do better without another dog. Tell us on the intake call and we will plan around it. Our resident Shiba does not go on your dog's walks if it would stress them.
Do you take non-Shibas?
No. We only board Shibas. That is the whole point of how we do this.
Can I do a meet-and-greet first?
Yes, and we require one for every new dog. 20 minutes at our home so your Shiba can see the space and meet our resident dog before a real stay.
What if I need to extend last minute?
We try to accommodate. Text or call us the moment you know and we will tell you if we have the room.
What is the cancellation policy?
72-hour notice for full refund. Inside 72 hours, 50% refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund. Holiday weeks have a 14-day full-refund window because those are hard to refill.
Final terms for adoption, surrender, boarding, training, and the Lifetime Placement Promise are in the written agreements signed in person. If anything here conflicts with a signed agreement, the signed agreement controls.