Appropriate Exercise & Enrichment
Dogs may enjoy suitable movement, enrichment, outdoor activities, or structured experiences based on their care plan.
K9 Trail Trotter & Training Services
DOG BOARDING IN TACOMA, WA
MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY.
When you're away, your dog's care should reflect their individual needs.
K9 Trail Trotter offers overnight boarding with a thoughtful approach to comfort, appropriate activities, structure, supervision, and daily routines.
We work to understand each dog's temperament, behavior, and care requirements before confirming a boarding arrangement.
Tacoma & Pierce County · Additional Washington State locations by arrangement and availability.
Individualized Boarding
CARE THAT STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG.
Every dog has different routines, experiences, comfort levels, and care needs.
Some dogs enjoy appropriate social activities and outdoor enrichment. Others may need quieter routines, additional settling time, separate management, or more individualized attention.
At K9 Trail Trotter, boarding arrangements are considered according to the individual dog and the level of care that can be safely provided.
The business operates from a residential setting rather than a purpose-built secure kennel.
Acceptance and activities depend on assessment, suitability, available supervision, and safety.
What Boarding May Include
THOUGHTFUL CARE THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY.
Consistent Guidance & Routine
Communication, appropriate boundaries, supervision, and predictable routines are part of thoughtful care.
Individualized Attention
Each dog is considered according to its temperament, comfort, behavioral history, and specific needs.
Rest & Comfort
Appropriate rest, settling opportunities, and management help support daily routines.
Crates or designated rest areas may be used when suitable for safety, comfort, and the individual dog.
Appropriate Social Experiences
When compatible and suitable, dogs may participate in carefully managed social experiences.
Group care and pack integration are never guaranteed.
Boarding Rates
OVERNIGHT BOARDING PRICING.
Standard Overnight Boarding
$60–$80 per night
Final pricing depends on the dog, dates, care arrangements, supervision, and agreed services.
Holiday Boarding
$90 per night
Puppy Boarding
For puppies under 12 months:
Standard boarding rate + $15 per night
Holiday Puppy Boarding
$100 per night flat
Individualized Care
Dogs requiring additional supervision, specialized handling, separate management, or enhanced safety arrangements may receive an individualized quote.
Existing clients with established rates retain their previously agreed arrangements.
All additional fees are discussed in advance.
Boarding With Training
CARE AND TRAINING, WORKING TOGETHER.
For dogs whose owners are looking for more structured training opportunities during their stay, K9 Trail Trotter also offers individualized board-and-train programs.
Programs focus on agreed training goals and are selected according to the dog's individual needs and suitability.
Available Programs
Boarding + Recall Training
One-week program — $800.
Weekend Boarding Adventure + Recall Training
Weekend program — $360.
Reactivity & Behavior Modification
Four-week board-and-train — $1,800.
Training plans, methods, schedules, requirements, and prices are confirmed after consultation or assessment.
Specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Safety & Suitability
YOUR DOG'S NEEDS COME FIRST.
A suitable boarding arrangement starts with honest communication about your dog's needs.
Before confirming care, K9 Trail Trotter may assess health information, behavioral history, temperament, compatibility, recall reliability, escape risks, supervision requirements, and whether the requested care can be safely provided.
Owners must disclose relevant concerns before booking.
Important safety information
The business operates from a residential setting.
It is not a purpose-built, locked-down kennel facility.
Although appropriate safeguards and equipment are used, no containment system can guarantee that an escape will never occur.
Dogs with severe escape risks, unreliable recall, serious bolting behavior, or other safety concerns may not be suitable.
K9 Trail Trotter may recommend alternative arrangements, modified care, additional management, or decline services when an individual's needs cannot be safely met.
Preparing for Your Dog's Stay
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BOARDING.
Provide accurate information
Share your dog's routine, temperament, behavioral history, relevant health needs, and any care instructions.
Bring necessary items
Please provide food, feeding instructions, required medications with directions, and relevant emergency information.
Leave personal bedding and toys at home
Unless specifically instructed otherwise, leave personal beds, blankets, and toys at home.
K9 Trail Trotter provides its own bedding.
Personal items may create chewing, ingestion, or resource-guarding concerns.
Plan for a meet-and-greet
An initial discussion or assessment, including a meet-and-greet where appropriate, helps determine whether the arrangement is a good fit.
Confirm the booking
Availability, pricing, care requirements, and other details must be discussed and accepted before a booking is confirmed.
Hours, Pickup & Transportation
PLANNING YOUR DOG'S STAY.
Standard hours
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Weekend or special drop-off and pickup arrangements require advance approval.
Pickup grace period
When agreed in advance, a two-hour grace period may apply after the individually scheduled pickup time on the final day.
Extended care
Care beyond the agreed grace period may incur a $40 fee per dog, subject to availability and prior communication.
Transportation
One-way transportation: $25 per dog, up to 10 miles.
Round-trip transportation: $40 per dog, up to 10 miles in each direction.
Additional mileage may incur a separately agreed fee.
Transportation is by advance arrangement and subject to availability.
Boarding FAQs
Boarding FAQs
LET'S PLAN THE RIGHT STAY FOR YOUR DOG.
Tell us about your dog, your preferred dates, and the care you're looking for. We'll discuss availability and whether K9 Trail Trotter may be an appropriate fit.
Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM · Weekends by prior arrangement.