Services, Rates & Requirements…
Daycare
Adult Dogs-$75/Day
(set schedule-prepaid monthly)
(9-5 space limited to 3 pups/day)
A day spent on the dock with my daycare service is one of relaxation, adventure, and personalized care. Your pup will be welcomed into a peaceful, intimate setting where the focus is on creating a calm yet stimulating environment. With only one or two other dogs joining them, there's plenty of space for each dog to feel at ease while receiving ultra focused attention. The day often begins with a trip to the beach, where the dogs get to run, explore, and socialize. Spontaneous training is incorporated as needed, ensuring the dogs stay mentally engaged. Whether it's reinforcing good behavior or learning a new skill, every moment is an opportunity for growth. After a fun filled morning at the beach, the dogs return to the houseboat for some much-needed rest. Next up…an afternoon social with their dock-mates. Then finally they’re ready to go home tired, satisfied and ready to cuddle!
Boarding
Adult Dogs-$110/24 Hour Stay
(Space limited to 3 dogs/overnight stay)
A cozy houseboat haven for adult, small, social dogs…
I offer customized, in-home care where your dog becomes part of the family. Unlike typical kennels or large-scale boarding facilities, your pup will enjoy a calm, peaceful environment with one-on-one attention and plenty of love.
At Dog Boarding Sausalito, I specialize in caring for small (under 35 lbs), adult, social, and easygoing dogs who feel right at home in a relaxed setting. Because I keep my guest list tiny—just a couple of pups at a time—each dog receives truly individualized care.
My approach combines decades of experience, positive-reinforcement micro-training, and an intuitive understanding of what helps dogs feel safe and content. Whether that means a slow dockside stroll, cozy nap in the sun, or gentle playtime, I tailor each stay to your dog’s unique rhythm.
When you choose Dog Boarding Sausalito, you’re choosing a home-style, heart-led experience where your dog’s comfort, happiness, and emotional well-being always come first.
🚙 Pick-Up & Grace Period
I know travel plans don’t always run on schedule, so here’s how pick-up works:
Every stay includes a 2-hour grace period after your booked time, free of charge (with a courtesy text of course ;).
If pick-up happens after the grace window, the stay rolls into the next time block:
Up to 6 hours: $60 adults
Up to 8 hours: $75 adults
Over 8 hours (up to 24h): $110 adults
This way you don’t have to stress if you’re running late, and I can keep things balanced and fair for every pup family.
🐶 Bookings & Payments✨
Because space here is so limited (just a few pups at a time), I keep things simple and transparent so everyone knows what to expect. Each stay is reserved and paid for in advance.
When we confirm your dates, I’ll send the total for your pup’s stay.
Payment in full secures your pup’s spot and allows me to turn away other bookings for those dates.
Holiday periods include a $25 per dog, per 24-hour holiday surcharge in addition to the standard rate.
Cancellations made at least 7 days in advance are eligible for a full refund or a credit toward a future stay within 6 months.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the start date are nonrefundable and charged as booked, since that space has been held exclusively for your pup.
Daycare – monthly prepayment
Daycare runs on a reserved-spot model. Your pup’s daycare days for the month are chosen in advance and billed as a single prepaid amount. That prepayment holds your pup’s recurring daycare spot, so individual days within that month are still charged, even if your pup misses a day or you need to cancel a reserved date.
Daycare packages have no carry-over, make-up days, or credits into future months. You are paying for your pup’s place in a very small group, rather than drop-in visits.
Pup Club – monthly prepayment with membership terms
Pup Club memberships are prepaid monthly and reserve a specific number of spots for your pup each month.
Reserved Pup Club days are treated as used once the monthly schedule is set, even if your pup skips or cancels a day. Any rollover, make-up options, or flexible date policies follow the Pup Club membership terms provided to you in writing for your specific tier.
Once payment is set, you’re fully booked and I can focus on what I do best: giving your pup a calm, cozy dockside stay.
Requirements
Who this space is for:
Dog Boarding Sausalito is intentionally designed for a particular kind of pup.
The group stays very small and the rhythm of the day remains calm so each dog can truly exhale, settle in, and feel at home. Spots are reserved for small, social, easygoing adult dogs.
When I say adult, mellow, well-mannered, I mean a dog who:
Is fully grown (typically 2+ years old)
Prefers relaxed walks, exploring, and light play to nonstop, high-intensity activity
Settles comfortably after outings and rests easily between adventures
Has dependable house manners and potty habits
Plays gently, reads other dogs’ social cues, and feels at ease in a small friend group
Relaxes in a quiet, cozy home setting with a steady, predictable daily rhythm
Puppies and very high-energy dogs often thrive in busier, activity-heavy environments with structure built around that level of energy. The magic here is in the softness and steadiness of the day, which suits dogs who are ready for that kind of ease.
If you read this and think, “That’s my dog,” there is an excellent chance they will feel deeply at home here
All pups must be:
35 lbs or under
House trained (no pee pads)
Spayed or neutered
On flea & tick medication
Socialized (Your pup is comfortable with a wide variety of dogs, cats (indoor), situations and types of people.)
Up to date on vaccinations or titer results
Available to attend and complete a trial period before initial boarding: The trial period is one 24 hour stay (to ensure your pup will be happy with his/her new home away from home) -New clients only-