Our Promise to You and Your Dog At K9cation, we promise to care for your dog in a safe, loving, and joyful environment that nurtures their instincts and spirit. With all-day play, natural surroundings, and purposeful enrichment, every K9cation stay feels like a dream vacation—because your dog deserves more than just a place to stay. They deserve to thrive. We offer the highest level of luxury at one of the most affordable rates in Colorado. With all-day play led by certified dog trainers and staff who truly understand canine behavior, it’s no surprise that K9cation has become the go-to destination for boarding and daycare. Our AKC-accredited training programs and dog sport activities turn every visit into an opportunity for learning, happiness, and health. From VIP add-ons to tail-wagging adventures, our guests enjoy a truly customized experience. One paw into our resort, and your dog will know they’ve found their second home. Our home-style facility offers a guilt-free solution for pet parents—with cozy, welcoming lodging that feels like home. The tail wags at drop-off and pick-up say it all! A Colorado Destination Like No Other K9cation isn’t just a boarding facility—it’s a dog-lover’s paradise set on a 45-acre working ranch. Think: a doggie dude ranch complete with ATVs, swimming pools, dog sports arenas, agility fields, a petting zoo, and more. Our guests leave not only tired, happy, and mentally fulfilled—but often in better physical condition than when they arrived. And because K9cation is family-owned and operated by a nationally recognized trainer with over 40 years of experience, every stay includes expert care and personalized attention. Dogs are not our hobby—they are our passion. We’ve built K9cation to be the ultimate vacation destination for dogs across Colorado. When you’re away, your dog deserves their own retreat—and they’ll find it here. Vaccination & Health Requirements For the safety of all our guests, dogs must be current on Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP (or similar) vaccinations. Proof of vaccination is required prior to boarding. Dogs must be free of fleas, ticks, and contagious illnesses. K9cation reserves the right to decline service to any dog who appears unwell at check-in. Temperament Policy & Playgroup Evaluation All dogs must pass a behavioral evaluation to participate in group play. Evaluations help us ensure your dog is comfortable and appropriately placed with compatible playmates. Dogs who prefer individual time will be accommodated with solo enrichment sessions and staff attention. Check-In & Check-Out Times 7am-9am 3-6pm M-F 8-9am 2-4pm Weekends Early drop-off or late pick-up options may be available for an additional fee. Please coordinate with staff in advance. Emergency Care & Safety Commitment In the rare event of an emergency, we will contact you immediately and work with our local veterinary partners or your preferred clinic. All staff are trained in emergency protocols, and safety is our highest priority. Getting Started: First-Time Guests New to K9cation? We’re excited to welcome you! Here’s how to begin: Create a profile through our online booking portal Submit your vaccination records Schedule a temperament evaluation if needed Add optional enrichment and training packages Need help? Call us or stop by for a tour with a confirmed appointment. What To Bring For Your Camper’s Lodging To make check-in smooth and ensure your dog’s comfort, please bring: Your dog on a leash Their food individually packaged by meal (lunch bags work great!) Any medications in original prescription bottles Optional: a disposable t-shirt you’ve worn with your scent for comfort We provide all feeding dishes. We also accept slow feeder bowls if needed. Please do not bring standard bowls, toys, or bedding, as these items may not be returned and we want to maintain a clean, consistent environment.
Holidays & Peak Periods
Holidays fill quickly and wait lists will be generated. If space becomes available we will notify dogs on our waiting list first. To allow for our staff to enjoy their families and holidays, we do not allow pick ups or drop offs on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Holidays and peak periods per day charges are usually about $10 more per day.
Requirements
Dogs must be in good health and current on vaccinations including Bordatella, Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Lepto. We do not accept dogs with any cough. Dogs must be free of worms, ticks, and parasites. Dogs should not have any open wounds with out prior approval. Dogs should be free of diarrhea, vomiting, cough etc. for at least 72 hours prior to arriving at our facility.
We do accept in tact dogs, dogs over 6 mos that are still in tact may have an additional charge. Dogs that are in heat will not be allowed in group play and will have limited individual turn outs.
Aggressive dogs, or dogs with some behavior issues may be accepted with prior approval. Dogs with various behavior issues may not be allowed to be in group play and may instead get individual turn out or smaller group play. Dogs with behavior issues may not get to participate in some activities at the discretion of K9cation staff to ensure the safety of all dogs.
We recommend a day of daycare as a trial period to make all dogs feel more comfortable for their first stay. Huskies, Pit-bulls, Mastiffs, Mallinois are highly recommended to do daycare before being dropped off for boarding.
Cancellation
We do require a $50 deposit on boarding to hold your reservation. We are a small facility and last minute cancellations impact our ability to keep our prices low. You must provide a minimum of 48 hours cancellation notice or you may be charged the full amount of your stay at the discretion of K9cation. We accept cash, check and credit card at time of your reservation or drop off.
We play, play, play. Dogs that need a rest due to age or physical ability may take breaks, but most dogs enjoy our play all day atmosphere!
All Day Play
Dogs are fed morning and night. Lunch time feeding is also available. We allow frozen or refrigerated food as well.
In Room Dining
Dogs always have access to fresh and clean water. Each dog has their own water in their private suite as well, refreshed throughout the day.
Fresh Water
We have a seasonal regulation dock diving pool for dogs that is 4' deep and over 48' long! Dogs can learn to swim, enjoy a cool off or even learn to paddle board.
Swim & Splash
We post so many photos on Facebook and our other social platforms that your time away from your dog will be spent enjoying watching your dog's vacation!
Daily Photos
All areas that dogs come in contact with are cleaned with veterinary grade cleaners. We have strict cleaning protocols to keep all our campers safe and healthy.
Clean & Disinfected
Our variety of large outdoor play areas are so much fun for the dogs! They love the enrichment of moving throughout the facility each day and playing in the large areas where they can sniff, open up and run while enjoying the sunshine!
Large Play Areas
House like setting with a home feel with luxury glass suites and anxiety reducing white noise or music. Each suite has Kurunda dog beds.
Luxury Glass Suites
Our team is experienced and are all working under the guidance of Kelly's training philosophies. Dogs that stay at our facility have positive behaviors reinforced throughout the day.
Staffed With Dog Trainers
We partner with a variety of local veterinarians who are very supportive of our services and recommend us to their clients. We are grateful for the support and for the care these amazing professionals provide our doggie friends.
Recommended By Veterinarians
Our facility is kept cozy warm in the winter and nice and cool in the summer with our radiant and forced air heating (AC) and cooling systems.
Climate Controlled
Our pricing is very affordable for the luxury and expertise we provide in one low per calendar day price. *Our daily rate is more for peak periods and holidays. Credit cards accepted.
Affordable
Always Included
Luxury Upgrades & VIP Add Ons To Make Your Dog's Vacation Extraordinary
Add a special treat for your furbaby, pupcups, antlers, bully sticks, greenies, homemade, seasonal gourmet cookie, Birthday cakes, salmon skins, peanut butter, stuffed Kong, ice cream cones, holiday toppers, magic dust, bone broth, shredded chicken, warm goats milk, Yak chews, yogurt sticks, pig ear, raw beef bone, raw turkey neck, CBD calming, fresh veggies and more.
Gourmet Treats & Food Toppers
Add a vacation experience for your pup, people enjoy jet skis or maybe snorkeling, dogs enjoy trying new activities too! Add a single experience or daily add on for individual time with your dog and one of our team. Living room snuggle time, agility, stock dog herding, barn hunt, nose work, catch the flag, adventure runs, slat mill treadmill, Movie Time, swimming, dock diving, game of fetch, seasonal photo, gun dog retrieving and more.
Activities
Brush up on your dog's manners and increase good behavior with camper add on on training, add a single training or daily training with our trainers. Custom requests and our client favorites: no pull leash walking, no jumping, coming when called, no barking, socialization, reactivity, e-collar, crate games, stock dog herding and more.
Training
We offer full grooms, exit baths, nail trims, lavender paw massages, blueberry facials, ear cleaning, eye washing, dyes, nail polishes and more.
Grooming & Spa
Per State of Colorado requirements medications must be brought in current prescription bottles. You can add am, pm, or daily meds as needed.
If your furbaby has special needs or medical needs such as seizures, shots, diabetes, geriatric, etc. please contact us so that we can work together to develop a care plan specific to your needs.
Medications, Special Needs, & Supplements
Custom appointment times, house food, meds, non bagging food, in tact, in heat, holiday rates & peak periods, potty training, wet mouth, behavior, daily reports, etc.
Cancellation Policy:
We require written notice 48 hours in advance of your confirmed appointment. Refunds are at the discretion of K9cation.
Deposits:
$50 deposit to confirm boarding reservations is required. Daycare and training classes require advance payment. Payment is due at drop off. We accept credit card, cash, and check. Returned checks will have a $50 fee plus any additional charges incurred to K9cation.
Special Requests & Fees
Stay & Play With Us
BOARDING
Why K9cation Boarding is Different
At K9cation, we’ve redefined what it means to board your dog. This isn’t just a kennel—it’s a vacation experience built around play, enrichment, and peace of mind.
The Ultimate Vacation Experience – Starting at Just $30/Day
Your dog will enjoy all-day supervised play in one of Colorado’s most expansive dog care environments, complete with our seasonal pool, luxury glass suites, and structured enrichment activities—all included in our transparent, calendar-day pricing. We believe in offering real value with no hidden fees.
Want to spoil your pup even more? Choose from our curated add-ons:
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VIP Treat Packages
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Spa Services & Baths
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Enrichment & Adventure Activities
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Training Add-Ons & Dog Sport Sessions
Everything we do is designed to give your dog a safe, enriching, and enjoyable stay—so you can relax knowing they’re in expert hands.
What To Bring For Your Camper’s Lodging
To make check-in smooth and ensure your dog’s comfort, please bring:
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Your dog on a leash
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Their food individually packaged by meal (lunch bags work great!)
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Any medications in original prescription bottles
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Optional: a disposable t-shirt you’ve worn with your scent for comfort
We provide all feeding dishes. We also accept slow feeder bowls if needed. Please do not bring standard bowls, toys, or bedding, as these items may not be returned and we want to maintain a clean, consistent environment.
Peak Period Pricing
Rates increase to $40 per day during our peak periods which are typically surrounding major holidays and CO activities.
Follow Us for Daily Updates
We love sharing our campers’ adventures! Join our community on Facebook to see daily videos, updates, and highlights from your dog’s stay.
Your dog’s safety, happiness, and care are our top priorities—because we know they’re not just pets… they’re family.
Pups enjoy an early wake-up call between 6am-7am, followed by early morning play time, then inside for breakfast. While pups are playing house keeping visits their suite for cleaning and water freshening.
Campers then enjoy a brief rest period after eating to allow their food to settle. Campers move to the large play area and our seasonal pool around 9am where they can run and chase, wrestle, sniff all the smells, view the farm animals, play on the agility equipment and run through the tunnels and more. Dogs that need rest or that get over stimulated and need breaks receive rest breaks as needed and sometimes private space for their individual play time.
Campers who are signed up for special activities, gourmet treats, training, and salon services get individual time with a staff member and photos of their experiences are shared on Facebook.
Dogs that need a nap or rest are monitored, but most of our campers play all day.
Daily activities are modified as needed to our large indoor arena or heated/cooled play room depending on weather. We primarily play outdoors. We believe outdoor play is favorable to indoor play and just like kids at school with recess we play outside as much as Colorado weather allows. In lightening or thunder storms dogs return to their suites for their safety.
Dogs are brought in for rest around 3-4pm, followed by dinner and their evening turn out.
Just like their human owners, is very common for dogs to be tired upon their return home, typically for one -two days. When we say all day play, we mean all day play! Dogs do not sit in cages at our facility and instead are allowed to be dogs and enjoy their vacation. Photos are posted daily on Facebook for owners to see and enjoy.
Daily Schedule:
Tours:
Tours are available with a confirmed appointment. You must create an account and sign your agreements prior to touring our facility. WE DO NOT ALLOW DROP IN TOURS WITHOUT A CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT. Please be respectful of our family residences and staff time by scheduling your tour prior to visiting our facility.
Complimentary tours are available for all new clients at drop off or daycare, just ask.
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