K-9KIDZ DAYCARE & BOARDING

K-9KIDZ DAYCARE & BOARDING provides a safe, comfortable, and caring home away from home for dogs. Recognizing that dogs are highly social animals, K-9KIDZ emphasizes the importance of quality time with other dogs for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The facility offers supervised balanced play, group walking, foraging, and manners training, with dogs assigned to groups based on age, temperament, play-style, and stamina. Puppies as young as 8 weeks are accepted, provided they have received all necessary vaccinations and veterinary clearance.

Key services and amenities include:

Daycare

Dogs participate in structured days with group walking, foraging, socializing, and reward-based conditioning. The program considers dogs' natural crepuscular nature, incorporating rest periods to avoid over-stimulation.

Boarding

A program designed to alleviate stress for dogs away from their families, with individualized on-boarding plans. Dogs are evaluated for suitability, and well-socialized dogs can stay in shared living room suites with couches and dog beds.

Training

Utilizing a reward-based, force-free, and positive reinforcement approach, K-9KIDZ focuses on building trust and meeting dogs' needs. A full-time trainer is on staff for regular mental stimulation and enrichment.

Grooming

Professional grooming services are available, with certified groomers on staff.

Pool Services

Seasonal pool and dock diving access are available for rent, with pre-approval required for dog and handler teams. Pool parties are also offered for dogs during daycare or boarding stays.

K-9KIDZ is committed to developing long-term relationships with dogs and their families, caring for every dog as if they were their own. The property is fully fenced with 6-foot stockade fencing for utmost safety. Members of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Certified Family Dog Mediators, Members of The Pet Professional Guild, and the National Dog Groomers Association of America, K-9KIDZ is licensed by the State of Vermont, fully insured, and bonded.