Boarding

Boarding

Reward your beloved dog with a trip out to Chez Elise for boarding.  Whether it’s a day, an extended trip, or Board and Train – life here is always fun and relaxed for the dogs.  Located in rural Shutesbury, here are just some of the amenities you can expect for your dog…

• 35 private, wooded acres for romping and playing.  Dogs that go off-leash go for daily hikes out each day regardless of weather.
• For our on-leash-only canine companions, we have a fenced in yard for play sessions.
• Dogs are never left alone for more than 5 hours.  Puppies and seniors are tended to as needed.
• Dogs are sleeping under the same roof as an experienced behaviorist with a background in routine and emergency veterinary technician skills.  Assistant trainers are certified in pet first aid and CPR.
• We are fully bonded and insured.
• Located 25 minutes from an emergency hospital.
• Fully endorsed by veterinarians.
• House is designed to be doggy-proofed and FUN!  Owners are welcome to visit and check in anytime.
• Crates, food bowls and toys are all provided for your dog.
• Dogs enjoy daily seasonal treats in Kongs.  November is mashed potatoes, turkey and gravy.  Summertime is frozen yogurt and berries.  October is pumpkin and peanut butter.
• Special guests are invited to sleep upstairs in bed with the rest of the gang, others have cozy crates with thick blankets or cooling mats, Dog Appeasing Pheromone and Through a Dog’s Ear CD music.

Board and Train

The ULTIMATE is services for your dog, send your dog to training camp to become the canine companion you always wanted! Some quick facts about B-n-T:

•  Your dog will have up to 4 hours of interactive exercise each day. Hiking, fetch, swimming and more!
•  Every interaction your dog has with the training team will be supportive of continued learning and skill building.
• Your dog will receive every amenity of the modern dog world. Homemade, healthy enrichment treats, pheromone treatment for anxiety reduction, music scientifically proven to be enjoyable for dogs, a peaceful setting in the home of an experienced behaviorist, and the company of happy, social dogs.
• Your dog’s plan will be customized to your needs. We can tackle everything from car chasing, barking at the door, basic and advanced obedience, and more!
• Included in the tuition is a owner transition lesson where we show you everything you need to know to keep things going smoothly at home.
• Also included is a step by step manual with command names and descriptions.

Full Price List

Boarding − $40/day (days run noon to noon).

• A ‘day’ is considered 12PM-12PM.  Early check-in or late check-out will be pro-rated to the half day if it varies by 5 or less hours and charged for a full day is it’s 5+ hours.  For example, if your pet is boarding with me from Friday to Saturday it’s $40 from noon to noon.  If you dropped off your pet at 9 AM on Friday, you would be charged an additional ½ day for the 3 hour difference between 9 Am and noon.  If you picked up your pet at 7 PM on Saturday you would be charged a full day for the 7 hour difference between noon and 7 PM.
• Owner provides food, treats.  I provide toys, food and water bowls.  I have some crates here, you are also welcome to bring your own.
• Special needs such as medication administration, lifting, diapers, special diet preparation, etc. are generally $5/service unless otherwise arranged.

Board and Train – $125/night.  Two week minimum is recommended for new clients.

Pet Taxi -$1/mile.

Nail Trim – $15 for cooperative canines, $30 for our more feisty friends.

Bathing

• Regular bath – $30
• Allergen reduction treatment – $50
• Deshedding treatment – $50
• Brush out – $25

Lessons

• Obedience lessons are $65/hour, maximum 3 per day
• Lessons for reactive/aggressive dogs are $80/hour, maximum 3 per day
• Basic Training lessons with Assistant Trainer are $40/each

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ANOTHER REPORT FROM ONE MORE HAPPY CLIENT (August 2011)…“Our wonderfully exuberant 10 month old Goldendoodle was quickly becoming too much to handle. Physically strong, with boundless energy, Desi was at risk of injuring one of us or himself off leash. Elise and her team worked with him for 2 weeks in her Board and Train program and he returned to us a changed pup. So much calmer and willing to listen. Now it’s up to us to continue the training, but we all have a very strong foundation, based on positive reinforcement. We’ve had great dogs our entire lives, but never owned a dog as demanding as Desi. With Elise’s help, he learned self control and how to function within a family. His sweet nature is now what we experience first, rather than his obnoxious behavior. Elise was the answer to a challenging prayer!”