Boarding at Calvert Dog Training

A Cozy Stay in a Caring Home

At Elizabeth’s home, your dog receives the focused care and attention they deserve in a warm, comfortable, and familiar setting. With a maximum of three dogs at a time, we ensure your dog feels safe, happy, and at ease throughout their stay. 

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Tailored Boarding Options for Every Dog

We offer flexible boarding options to suit your needs:

  • Regular Boarding: For dogs who enjoy a small group setting. ($125)
  • Exclusive Boarding: Your dog will be the sole guest in our care. ($199)
  • Single-Family Boarding: Perfect for families with multiple dogs who get along with each other—they’ll be the only ones boarding. ($199 for 2 dogs and $249 for three dogs.)

A Personalized Experience for Your Peace of Mind

We’re dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering exceptional care for their dogs. To ensure the best fit, all new clients begin with a $10 meet-and-greet session at Elizabeth’s home, followed by a 1–2-night trial stay. This process ensures your dog is comfortable and ready to thrive in our care.

Safety and Trust You Can Count On

We are fully insured and licensed under PACFA regulations, maintaining the highest standards of safety and care. Your dog’s happiness and well-being are always our top priorities.

Steps to Book Your Dog’s Boarding

Steps to Book Your Dog’s Stay

  1. Check Availability: Email us to check our availability. We’ll hold your dates for one week so you can schedule a meet and greet.

  2. Schedule a Meet and Greet: Book a $10, 30-minute meet and greet at our home. Please note that this is exclusively for overnight care; training appointments can be scheduled here. If the meet and greet goes well, your vacation dates will remain reserved.

  3. Do a Test Stay: Shortly after your meet and greet, your dog will stay with us for 1-2 nights while you remain in town. This trial run helps ensure your dog feels comfortable in our environment. If it’s not a good fit, we’ll recommend alternative accommodations. If it’s a match, this is when you’ll complete payment for boarding.

  4. Relax While You’re Away: Enjoy your vacation knowing your dog is safe, happy, and cared for by a skilled trainer.

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What Your Dog Gets During Their Stay

  • Two daily adventures tailored to your dog’s preferences, such as neighborhood walks, indoor play, or trips to the dog park.

  • Additional enrichment with food puzzles, like Kongs, Toppls, and lick-mats appropriate to your dog. 

  • Consistency with your home rules. Whether your dog is learning leash manners, staying off furniture, or enjoys couch snuggles, our trainers will maintain your household expectations.

  • Expert care that prevents behavioral backsliding, so your dog continues to thrive even when you’re away.

  • Daily photo updates of your dog’s activities and adventures.

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Answers to Your Common Questions

  • Do you take intact dogs?
    Intact dogs may need to be a solo dog depending on dates

  • Where do the dogs sleep?
    Your dog can sleep wherever they’re most comfortable—in their crate, on the floor, or snuggling on the bed if that’s your preference at home.

  • Do you use crates?
    If your dog is crate-trained, we’ll use a crate to mirror their home routine. Dogs who cannot be trusted to free-roam will need to be crate-trained for safety while we’re away briefly.

  • How long are dogs left alone?
    Dogs are never left alone for more than four hours, ensuring they receive ample care and attention.

  • Do you offer private boarding?
    Yes, we offer exclusive boarding options, including Single-Family Boarding, where your dogs are the only guests, and Exclusive Boarding, where your dog enjoys one-on-one care in a peaceful environment.

  • Are you licensed and insured?
    Absolutely! We carry full pet sitting insurance and comply with all PACFA regulations.

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Ask About Our Add-On Services

Enhance your dog’s stay with additional activities and services designed to pamper and enrich their experience:

  • Bathing & Grooming: Treat your pup to a spa-like session with a bath and grooming before heading home.

  • Hike in the Woods: A fun, energy-burning adventure through scenic trails between 1-4 hours.

  • Extra Adventures with Our Trainers: Your pup gets two adventures daily, but if you’d like more, we can add additional adventures throughout the day.

  • One-on-One Training Sessions: Reinforce good manners or work on new skills during their stay.

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Ready to book?

Email us or visit our Contact Us page to get started and give your dog a relaxing, enriching home-away-from-home experience!