We are not a large, commercial facility so we accept only a small number of guest dogs at any one time. Our long-term experience with large and giant breeds (since 1974), combined with our level of care, assures you that your canine family member will receive personal attention and the best of care while you are away from home. Located in Ferndale in the lovely northwest corner of Washington state
, our rural setting in five securely-fenced acres allows for plenty of space for your dog to enjoy canine recreational activities. Dogs have access to securely fenced
grassy exercise areas during the day at no extra charge. At night, your dog will sleep in the house in his own special area. Each dog staying with us has a bath and nail trim prior to going home, and receives an individual report card detailing their stay with us. Our care services are both breeder, handler, rescue and veterinarian recommended. We will gladly provide references upon request, and welcome visitors (by appointment). Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Certainly! Being well-versed in the fact that not all intact males “play well with others” allows us to accommodate male dogs. Do you accept bi***es in season? Yes, we do. However, there is an additional fee for this service. If you wish to board your in-season bitch with us, please contact us for details and rates. Will my dog be able to play with other dogs? If appropriate, your dog will be able to play with other dogs. This is dependant upon the individual temperament of the various dogs that might be here and owner permission. In general, I feel that allowing a large group of big dogs who do not know each other to play together is an accident and/or dog fight waiting to happen. Playing, within a supervised group of two-to-three dogs, is allowed only with owner permission and if the temperament of the dogs are suitable
for such play. Where will my dog be during the day? While we have a few kennel runs, guest dogs are rarely in them. Instead, dogs are rotated between outside play time and inside nap time. The schedule for outside and inside time is dependant upon the needs of the individual
dog. Where will my dog be at night? All dogs sleep inside at night in the “dog room” inside our house. Each dog has his own “den” (colossal crate) to assure private time and his own personal bedding and toys. Our “dens” are large enough to easily accommodate even the largest dog. The dog room is located in the main part of our house and the close proximity of it to our TV room gives your dog a sense of being a part of the household. You are so far away from us—how do you work that out? First, we think our services are well worth the drive! We offer so much more for your dog than commercial boarding kennels or even canine bed and breakfasts. We have ample room, securely fenced exercise areas, extensive large-dog experience and we don’t charge for many of the “extra’s” that other places do. Actually, a large number of our clients come from the Seattle/Bellevue area. For those who wish to cut down on their drive, I frequently am able to meet many of my clients along the I-5 corridor on my way to and from shows. Sometimes I can arrange for transport with someone else who is coming up. Other times, meeting in Mt. Vernon (which is about half-way from the Seattle area) is a possibility. Additionally, Jack works in the Seattle area once or twice a week and is frequently able to transport dogs. For those on their way to Canada, I am an easy off-and-on from I-5. What is included when my dog stays with you? Your dog will receive a bath and nail trim prior to going home. If you sent bedding along, it will be returned to you clean. Your dog will receive a report card. There is no fee charged for giving basic medications such as giving pills. There is no charge for time in the exercise areas. What are your rates? Please contact us directly at [email protected] for a copy of our rate sheet. Do you offer other services? Yes, we offer a limited day care. We also offer show handling, transport and a
variety of other services. Please contact us for details. We hope that you will check out our care services for your dog. Please contact us if you have any questions. We offer a 10% discount for the first-time boarding of rescue dogs. We can gladly provide references and welcome visitors by appointment. You can also see more information at our site www.DaynakinGreatDanes.com, or by email us at [email protected] or calling 425-388-5685.
