The Best For Your Best Friend
Expert supervision, individualized play, and comfort you can trust.
About
Us
What Sets Us Apart
K9cation was created by lifelong dog professionals with a simple goal: to build a place where dogs could truly thrive while giving owners peace of mind while they are away. Privately owned and owner-operated, K9cation was designed around what dogs actually need space to move, opportunities to learn, thoughtful rest, and care guided by real experience. Set in purpose-built environments, our approach blends safety, enrichment, and structure to create a stay that feels more like a retreat than a traditional kennel.
What sets K9cation apart is intention. From our ranch-style roots to our expanding campuses, every decision is made with dogs at the center, not corporate templates or one-size-fits-all solutions. With two thoughtfully designed locations offering distinct experiences, hands-on leadership involved daily, and a team trained to understand behavior and individuality with industry leading certifications in behavior, we’re able to provide care, enrichment, and training options most facilities simply can’t. The result is a place where dogs are known, families are supported, and every stay is built around trust.
Our Story
K9cation is, at its heart, a love story. Built by Steve as an expression of his love and unwavering support for Kelly, K9cation was created so her lifelong passion for dogs and horses could flourish without limits. What began as a dream rooted in land, animals, and shared purpose became a place where that love took shape — and continues to grow. Today, with Haley representing the future of K9cation, this story carries forward as a legacy built on family, devotion, and a deep commitment to the animals we serve.
Experienced Staff
At K9cation, we invest deeply in our team because great care starts with knowledgeable people. We provide paid training for our staff in dog behavior, daycare and boarding industry certifications, and advanced behavior rehabilitation programs — including specialized certificates developed by K9cation for team members who continue to grow their skills in training and dog sports. This commitment ensures that every dog is cared for by professionals who are educated, confident, and continuously learning.
Safe Environment
Safety is foundational to everything we do at K9cation. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed with glass-front suites for visibility, purpose-built play and training areas, and full-time facilities management to ensure our environments are maintained to the highest standards. We continually reinvest in ranch development, property improvements, and advancing our offerings to support both safety and enrichment. As Colorado’s largest dog training and care facility — spanning over 50 acres across our campuses — K9cation is built and operated in compliance with state, county, and PACFA regulations, with certified facilities that meet or exceed required standards. This commitment allows us to provide a secure, transparent, and well-managed environment where dogs can thrive.
Tailored Services
At K9cation, no two dogs receive the same experience, because no two dogs are the same. We tailor our services to each dog’s personality, energy level, comfort, and goals, whether that means curated play groups, individual enrichment, focused training, or quiet downtime. By getting to know dogs as individuals and adapting care as they grow, we’re able to provide thoughtful, flexible experiences that support confidence, safety, and long-term well-being.
Affordable Rates
At K9cation, we believe exceptional care should deliver real value, not just a high price tag. Our scale, expertise, and purpose-built environments allow us to offer an unparalleled range of services across boarding, daycare, training, and enrichment, all within one organization. With over 50 acres of combined facilities, advanced training options, and experiences most programs simply can’t offer, K9cation leads the state in both scope and quality. This breadth allows us to provide flexible options and meaningful value to families, making world-class care and enrichment accessible without compromise.
Our Philosophy
At K9cation, our philosophy is simple: dogs deserve thoughtful care, meaningful experiences, and environments designed around their needs. Every decision we make is guided by safety, enrichment, and respect for the individual dog.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is simple: to create safe, enriching environments where dogs can thrive, supported by experience, space, and genuine care.
Our Values
Our values are rooted in integrity, transparency, and a genuine commitment to helping dogs feel confident, fulfilled, and at home.
What Sets Us Apart
What truly sets K9cation apart is that we are built by dog professionals, not corporate templates. As a privately owned, owner-operated business, our leadership is directly involved in daily operations at both locations, allowing us to make dog-first decisions without compromise. With expansive ranch environments, purpose-built training facilities, curated enrichment experiences, and individualized care, we offer opportunities and flexibility that cookie-cutter facilities simply can’t match. From how dogs play and rest to how they learn and grow, every aspect of K9cation is intentionally designed around the dog, not efficiency, not volume, and not convenience.
Our Promise
Every tail wag, every paw, every bark has a purpose. No mystery to our facilities. No cheap fillers. No shortcuts. Just honest loving care, state licensed, designed by experienced dog handlers and recommended by veterinarians, operated daily, 365 days per year with love.