Tiny Tails LA

Tiny Tails LA is an in-home dog boarding and daycare service in Granada Hills, CA, where dogs stay cage-free in a house instead of a kennel building. It takes up to 10 dogs at a time and accepts every size, from small breeds to giant ones. Nightly boarding runs $70 to $100, according to the business's website.

What is a stay at Tiny Tails LA like?

Because the setup is a home, dogs split their time between indoor play space and a secure outdoor patio and backyard. Caretakers supervise around the clock, and the house is climate controlled. Each dog gets a daily 30-minute walk around the neighborhood. Owners receive photo and video updates every day, which is reassuring on a longer trip.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free overnight boarding for small, medium, large and giant dogs
• Doggy daycare with indoor and outdoor play
• Pick-up and drop-off within a 30-mile radius
• Medication administration and special diets
• Individualized feeding using food the owner provides

Who is it a good fit for?

The small group is the main draw here. With a cap of 10 dogs, it suits social dogs that like company but would rather skip a crowded kennel. Every new dog must complete a Meet & Greet and a temperament test before a first stay, so friendly, easygoing dogs are the most likely to be accepted. Current vaccinations are also required.

The pick-up and drop-off service helps owners elsewhere in the Los Angeles area who can't easily make the drive out to the San Fernando Valley.

Hours and booking

Tiny Tails LA takes bookings by phone at (818) 625-2978. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The business also posts on Instagram at @tinytails.la.