OUR POLICIES

All dogs come for a First Visit/Orientation before they board with us. This visit is full day of showing your dog our routine, introducing her to the other dogs and giving us the space to evaluate your dog’s temperament here at the ranch. We also complete your dog’s history file including vaccination records from your vet, each dog’s profile, our boarding legal agreement and any specifics about care on the dog reservation form. Once we receive your Orientation request and Vaccination records (from vet’s office), we will contact you to confirm your requested orientation date. Orientation is $20 per dog, this fee is waived if you reserve a stay and confirm (payment) within one week of orientation day.
Most dogs love the company of other dogs, and this gives your dog a chance to get to know our handlers and our routines so that when you leave her or him with us in the future, she will be all ready to rejoin the fun!
Disqualifying behaviors for free play boarding include fence jumping, aggression toward handlers or other dogs. We found most dogs do well in our safe, serene, free-play, country setting. Please make sure your dog has had some positive exposure to other dogs and is not aggressive. Any aggressive behavior to handlers or other dogs will disqualify them from our facility and services, and you will need to pick up your dog if asked.

We require a veterinarian certificate indicating proof of vaccination for Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. We require the Bordetella vaccination be administered at least once per year (your vet will advise if the dose is every 6 months). If other vaccinations are required we will let you know. At this time these are our requirements. Rabies shot is required for dogs 4 months old. Puppies who are too young to receive rabies vaccination will be admitted with their puppy shots (a series of vaccinations at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks to protect against canine diseases including distemper and Parvo).

All dogs are temperament tested on their required First Visit/Orientation Day to make sure they are friendly with handlers and other dogs in our ranch environment. Some breeds are NOT normally suitable for free play with other dogs, but sometimes with proper socialization and exposure to other dogs, they will fit in with our free play temperament standards.
These breeds include but are not limited to Staffordshire, Pit Bull Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, Akitas, Belgian Malinois, and other protective or attack breeds. They will be screened with greater scrutiny and caution than other breeds. If you would trust your dog supervised in a yard with 5-7 friendly dogs not familiar to him/her, then there is a good chance your dog will be socially ready for free play. We are willing to temperament test all breeds but will have a higher standard of social behavior for these protective breeds.

Doggie Dude Ranch boarding is for friendly spayed or neutered dogs. For the well-being of your dogs, please spay or neuter. Dogs are much happier in this state as they are not in breeding competition.
Exceptions: Dogs UNDER ONE YEAR may board intact (not neutered). Large breeds not yet neutered are sometime hard to work into a group, so we urge you to neuter males as soon as your vet recommends.
If we decide to accept your NON-NEUTERED DOG we do NOT accept any liability for your dog. FREE PLAY BOARDING IS REALLY BEST WHEN ALL DOGS ARE NEUTERED OR SPAYED (See Limited Liability Boarding Agreement) For more info on spaying and neutering contact your vet or Spay Arkansas Spaying or neutering is best for your dog’s health, and can help your dog maintain good behavior in social settings.
WE SAY SPAY! Consult your veterinarian if you have any questions and ask for their recommendations.

Our prices include 2 feedings 7:30 am, 3:30 pm. We feed 4.7-star rated Diamond Maintenance kibble, well-liked and easily digested by most dogs. Bring your dog’s familiar food to avoid stomach stress. Treats are shared and provided. Provide the meals pre-packaged or just enough food for the stay. NO scoops or bowls or large bags of food.
ABOUT MEDICINE OR TREATMENTS: $3.50/day single medication, $5/per day for multiple medicines.

Our Staff works hard to maintain a schedule conducive to all the dogs attending the Ranch. If you let us know the specific time you’d like to drop off or pick up within the am & pm windows, it will save you time when you get here. Thanks.