In-Home Dog Boarding in Everett, WA

A Home Away From Home While You’re Away

Mitch, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, relaxing on the couch during an in-home dog boarding stay in Everett, WA

“Wait… my dog gets to stay with a real FAMILY while I’m away?!” → “Yes, really.”

When you book in-home boarding with us, your dog doesn’t go to a kennel, concrete run, or busy boarding facility. They stay in a comfortable home environment with a real family, where their normal routine and individual needs shape their stay.

Here’s what that actually looks like for your dog:

True Home Comforts

Couch cuddling, living room lounging, and all the comforts your dog is used to at home. With your permission, they can even sleep in bed with us—no kennel, cage, or cubicle at bedtime.

Exclusive, Low-Stress Care

We host only 1–2 dogs from the same household at a time, so your dog isn’t navigating a large group of unfamiliar dogs and can settle in, relax, and enjoy personal space.

Their Normal Routine

Meals, walks, medications, and bedtime follow the routine they’re accustomed to at home—with no noisy kennel full of unfamiliar dogs disrupting their day or sleep.

Individual Attention

With only your household’s dogs staying with us, there’s plenty of time for companionship, play, cuddles, and one-on-one attention—without competing with a houseful of other dogs.

Safe Fenced-Yard Time

Supervised outdoor time gives your dog plenty of room for potty breaks, sniffing, exploring, stretching their legs, soaking up fresh air, and enjoying playtime at their own pace during the day.

What Does My Dog’s Stay Actually Include?

✓ 24-hour care in our home
Your dog lives with us throughout their stay rather than spending the night alone in a facility.

✓ Meals on their normal schedule
We follow the feeding routine and instructions you provide.

✓ Walks, potty breaks & outdoor time
Plenty of opportunities to stretch their legs, sniff, explore, and get outside.

✓ Medication administration
We can follow your instructions for medications your dog needs during their stay.

✓ Daily photos & updates
You’ll hear from us every day, so you can see how your dog is settling in and enjoying their stay.

✓ Lots of individual attention
With only one household’s dogs staying with us, there’s time for companionship, cuddles, play, and simply hanging out together.

Why Kapu’s Family Chose Us

★★★★★

“TAILored Pet Service saved me both before and during my trip when I couldn’t find a place for my elderly small/medium service dog that doesn’t like being in a ‘free roam group setting.’

I loved how my girl could be at someone’s home alone or with another dog or two. I met Antigone and her husband and immediately knew my girl was in good, no, GREAT hands.

It was originally for about four days, but a medical emergency happened during my trip and we needed her kept longer. We were accommodated so kindly, and they cared so much for me and for my girl.

I got photos and updates daily. The photos were better than ones I could take! She looked so so happy!

You won’t regret trusting your loved ones with TAILored Pet Services. Your furry friend will be safe, loved, communication is top notch… I trust them 110%.”

What Happens During Boarding?

Wondering what your dog’s stay will actually look like? Watch the video for a tour of the home where your dog will stay and a closer look at our in-home boarding experience.

We host only 1–2 dogs from the same household at a time, giving your dog a quieter, more personal alternative to a traditional boarding facility. They stay in our home as part of the household, with individual attention throughout their visit.

From relaxing on the couch to sleeping comfortably at night, your dog gets to follow a home-style routine instead of spending their stay in a kennel.

Dog Boarding Rates

One Dog

$90 per 24 hours (3–6 days)
$85 per 24 hours (7+ days)
Weekends*: 👉 Friday evening (7–9pm) through Sunday evening (7–9pm) = $220 flat

Two Dog

$160 per 24 hours (3+ days)
$150 per 24 hours (7+ days)
Weekends: Friday evening (7–9pm) through Sunday evening (7–9pm) = $320 flat

*Arrival and departure times are scheduled within these windows to ensure smooth transitions for all pets. Need more flexibility? Additional nights can be added and will be billed at our standard 3+ day boarding rates.

Boarding Beyond Everett

Our boarding home is located in Everett, but you don’t have to live nearby to board your dog with us. Families choose our in-home boarding for a quieter, more personal alternative to a traditional boarding facility.

We’ve welcomed dogs from Everett, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell, Snohomish, Lake Stevens and Marysville, as well as families traveling from Seattle, the Eastside and even Whidbey Island.

There’s no set service area for boarding. If you’re willing to make the drive, we’re happy to welcome you—whether you’re coming from across town or farther away.

For families looking for a real-home environment with only 1–2 dogs from the same household, a little extra travel can be worth it to find the right fit.

Choosing Dog Boarding in Everett? See What the AKC Recommends.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) offers some helpful guidance for choosing a dog boarding provider. In its article, “What to Know and Look for When Boarding Your Dog,” AKC recommends looking at and asking about several important things before deciding where your dog should stay. We’ll answer each one so you can see how our in-home boarding experience measures up.

1. May I See Where My Dog Will Stay?

Absolutely. Before your dog boards with us, we schedule a Meet & Greet at the boarding home. You’ll tour the home, see where your dog will spend their time, and meet the humans and any resident dogs they’ll be sharing the home with. You can also choose a boarding home with resident dogs or one without, depending on what’s best for your dog.

The Meet & Greet gives you a chance to see the environment for yourself, ask questions, and feel comfortable with where your dog will be staying. It also gives us time to get to know your dog, learn about their normal routine, and see how they interact with everyone in the household.

If the Meet & Greet goes well, the next step is a 24-hour trial stay before your dog’s first longer boarding reservation.

2. Can My Dog Try Boarding Before a Longer Stay?

Yes. After a successful Meet & Greet, every new boarding guest completes a required 24-hour trial stay before their first longer boarding reservation. This gives your dog a chance to experience a full day and night in the home—including meals, downtime, bedtime, and waking up the next morning—without their first stay being an entire vacation.

The trial also helps your dog learn something important: their humans leave, but they come back. When your dog returns for a longer stay, the home, people, and routine are already familiar, and they’ve had the experience of being picked up again.

The trial is just as valuable for us. We get to see how your dog settles in, eats, sleeps, interacts with the household, and handles time away from home. If we discover that something could make their stay more comfortable, we can talk with you and make those adjustments before your vacation begins.

3. How Often Will My Dog Get Potty Breaks?

One of the advantages of staying in a home is that your dog doesn’t have to wait for a scheduled potty break. We routinely let boarding dogs outside every 2–3 hours during the day—and whenever they let us know they need to go.

Because your dog is living alongside their caregiver rather than waiting for the next scheduled turnout, we can respond to the signals you recognize at home: pacing, standing by the door, getting restless, or simply giving us that look.

We’ll also ask about your dog’s normal potty routine before their stay. Puppies, seniors, dogs who need more frequent breaks, and dogs with their own particular way of asking to go outside can all receive the extra opportunities they need.

4. What Can I Bring for My Dog?

Bring the things your dog uses and loves at home. Unlike many traditional boarding facilities, your dog can bring their own toys, bed, blankets, and other familiar belongings. They help us keep pieces of your dog’s normal routine intact while you’re away.

If your dog has a favorite ball you throw every evening, bring that same ball—we can throw it, too. If they sleep with a particular blanket or curl up in their own bed every night, bring those along. Familiar belongings let us do more than give your dog something that smells like home; they help us recreate the routines connected to those things.

The same applies at mealtime. If your dog uses a slow feeder because they tend to gobble their food, bring it—we’ll use it. If they use a puzzle bowl, raised bowl, or another special feeding setup at home, we can continue that routine during their stay.

If your dog drinks bottled water at home, we’re not going to suddenly insist they drink tap water here. Bring it, and we’ll serve it. You can also bring medications and supplements that are part of their normal routine.

5. How Is In-Home Boarding Different From a Traditional Boarding Facility?

Think about a normal day in your dog’s life. They’re used to people being around—someone making dinner, watching TV, walking through the house, getting ready for bed, and sleeping nearby at night. In-home boarding keeps that everyday household experience going while you’re away.

If you’re comparing boarding options, ask what happens overnight. Some facilities have someone on-site, while others tuck dogs in for the night and staff return in the morning. But being on the property isn’t necessarily the same as being with your dog. If your dog starts vomiting at 2 a.m., is someone close enough to notice—and able to respond? If your dog is pacing, crying, or urgently needs to go outside, is someone there to help them?

With our in-home boarding, your dog’s caregiver lives and sleeps in the home with them. We follow the nighttime routine that works for your dog. Some dogs sleep in the caregiver’s bedroom or even share the bed. If you prefer your dog to sleep in a crate, we’ll continue that routine instead. If your dog gets sick, becomes distressed, or simply needs to go outside in the middle of the night, someone is right there to respond.

During the rest of the day, the difference is just as noticeable. Your dog isn’t hearing dozens of unfamiliar dogs barking from nearby runs or watching dogs and staff move past them throughout the day. They might be stretched out on the couch while dinner is being made, following their caregiver into the kitchen, playing with their favorite ball in the yard, or napping while someone watches TV.

And because we host only 1–2 dogs from the same household at a time, there isn’t a revolving group of unfamiliar boarding dogs coming and going around them. It looks, sounds, and feels much more like the life your dog already knows at home.

Looking for Dog Boarding in Everett, WA?

Our in-home boarding is designed around a simple idea:

Your dog shouldn’t have to completely change the way they live just because you’re going away.

That might mean sleeping in the same room as a person, bringing the favorite ball they play with every night, eating from their usual slow feeder, getting outside when they ask, or simply curling up on the couch while someone watches TV.

We start by learning about your dog and their normal routine. Then you come to the boarding home for a Meet & Greet, where you can tour the space, meet the people and any resident dogs, and decide for yourself whether it feels like the right fit.

Ready to See if We’re a Match?

Start with a Meet & Greet at the boarding home. If that goes well, every new boarding guest completes a required 24-hour trial stay before a longer reservation.

The trial gives your dog the chance to experience a full day and night in the home—and learn that when you leave, you come back. It also gives us the opportunity to see how your dog eats, sleeps, settles in, and handles the experience so we can make any needed adjustments before your vacation.

COMPLETE OUR BOARDING FORM

Want to do a little more research first? Read the American Kennel Club’s “What to Know and Look for When Boarding Your Dog” for additional guidance on evaluating boarding options.

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