Cage-free dog boarding, one dog at a time
When you travel, your dog gets 24-hour care in a calm home setting at one of our select locations, with daily walks and Rex for company. We usually board just one dog at a time, so your dog gets real attention, not a kennel run. For families in Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Hoover and Mountain Brook.
Check boarding datesTraveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's? See holiday boarding.
Why one dog at a time
Dogs who struggle in loud kennels, big packs or rotating staff usually do fine with a calm house, a routine and one person paying attention. Availability is limited on purpose.
- A home setting, not a facility. No cages.
- Several walks and plenty of outdoor time every day
- Your dog's own food, routine and bedtime
- Daily photos and notes while you're away
- Pickup and drop-off available
Boarding price
$60 per night, per dog
Pickup and drop-off available. Ask Peter when you book.
No extra fees. Holidays, weekends and early or late drop-offs are the same $60.
For comparison, Birmingham boarding runs about $35 to $110 a night. See our 2026 cost guide.
Is your dog a good fit?
Because your dog spends the whole stay with us, we ask that boarding dogs are:
- House-trained and potty-trained
- Non-aggressive with people and dogs
- Good with children
- Good with Rex, our red golden retriever. Rex has never met a dog he didn't like, so this is usually the easy part.
Not sure? The meet & greet is where we find out together. Many boarding dogs are also our walking clients, so they already know us when they come to stay.
From boarding clients
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He took over full-time boarding of her pet when she was hospitalized. He told us not to worry about the dog. He was a godsend at such a stressful time.
She's spending her vacations in a fun, loving home instead of being boarded. I never have to worry about our dog or feel guilty.
He walks Henry 3 times a week. Henry even stayed with Peter for 6 nights and he didn't want to come home!
Boarding questions
How does boarding work?
Cage-free, 24-hour boarding in a home setting at select locations, with several walks a day, for $60 a night. No holiday or after-hours fees. We usually board one dog at a time. Dogs need to be house-trained, non-aggressive, good with kids and good with Rex. Pickup and drop-off are available.
Why is a meet & greet required?
Trust matters for you and your dog. Peter comes to your home (usually with Rex, our golden retriever), meets your pet, learns the routine and makes sure everyone gets along before the first visit. It's free.
How will I know how the visit went?
Every visit ends with a report card in our app: what happened, bathroom notes, and photos. Scheduling, messages and payment all live in the same app.
Planning a trip?
Send your dates and a little about your dog. Boarding spots are limited, so earlier is better, especially around holidays.