Dog Boarding in Ellicottville, NY

Nurture their Dogness.

  • Enrichment Boarding + Daycamp

    Our enrichment style boarding is filled with physical and more importantly, mental challenges and puzzles. Your dog will be able to go for “sniffaris”, enjoy tasty stuffed Kongs and lick mats, scent games, and play in our large fenced in yard. Sign your pup up for the perfect balance of chill and fun!

    Does your dog love to spend their time with other dogs? Introducing a new feature to our stays : Dogness Daycamp! We now offer a structured enrichment-based daycare for dogs to enjoy, play, and socialize in a calmer environment. Throughout the day your dog will be able to participate in our dogness activities, now with other doggy friends!

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  • Quiet Kennel Atmosphere

  • One-on-One Time

  • Trustworthy

  • Adventurous

  • Physical

  • Mental

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Boarding FAQs

  • When packing for your dog, as a general rule of thumb, only pack things that your dog will not ingest or choke on. Keep in mind there will be times when your pup is in their kennel unsupervised with the items you bring. We require you to bring a non-retractable leash, a collar with tags, enough food for your dog’s stay plus a couple extra meals, and any medications/supplements they may need.

    Non-required but acceptable items include beds/blankets, chew/favorite toys, retractable leash, Kong-like toys, and favorite treats! If you bring a bowl, please label the bottom with your dog’s name in permanent marker. All items need to be able to fit into a reusable grocery bag aside from beds to ensure we have enough space for everyone’s things and that personal items do not get lost.

    When packing up food, please either bring a dog food container or large gallon food storage bags with your dog’s name and daily intake labeled.

  • Before boarding, we always recommend practicing “FOMO training” which involves crate/settle training. Simply getting your dog used to being crated in general and learning to maintain space from you even if it’s from across the room will help your dog build their boarding skills! You can consult with your dog trainer for specific methods or ask our knowledgeable staff.

  • We require all dogs to be up to date with their Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella. Titre testing with a vet’s note is also accepted!

    Please be sure to ensure the entire vaccine record is clear and visible upon uploading. We need to be able to see due dates of vaccines, proof of alteration (spay or neuter), and the veterinary clinic.

  • After uploading your vaccine records, the system requires our staff to manually input the due dates.

  • 6am: First Potty Breaks & Breakfast

    7:00am-9:00am: Daycamp Arrivals and Boarding Pick-Up/Drop-Offs (All by Appointment!)

    9:00am-11:30am: Pack Hikes and Enrichment

    1:30pm-3:00pm: Group Play Rotations

    3:00pm-5:00pm: Daycamp Pick-Ups Boarding Pick-Up/Drop-Offs (All by Appointment!)

    9pm: Final Potty Breaks and Tuck-Ins for Boarders