Dog Boarding

The nitty gritty details:

*All first-time Guests must schedule a “Meet & Greet” appointment for us to meet your dog to make sure he or she will be safe & comfortable with our interactions, care & facility. We do not have “breed restrictions”, but we do screen for potentially aggressive dogs or extremely fearful/un-socialized or un-handle-able dogs. For the safety & comfort of our other Guests as well as our Staff, we do not board aggressive dogs. So if your dog has never been here before, please call 505-863-DOGS to schedule this (no charge) 10-minute appointment with Jenny or Libby.

**Please note: FIRST TIME reservations must be made by phone—not via email. There is too much to ask you about your dog, as well as explaining requirements/policies to do over email.

**Please note female dogs over the age of 6 months must be spayed.

**Minimum age for boarding is 16 weeks.

Your dog’s comfort, safety, health, and happiness are our top priorities. Our facility and procedures have been designed to allow dogs ample opportunity to rest and play, in a safe, secure environment.

Dogs are let out into a fenced 1/4 acre exercise yard every two hours to run, play, potty and explore! You can relax knowing that your dog is kept within a fully fenced area during his/her entire stay.  Jenny & Libby have over 60 years combined experience  working as pet professionals grooming, training, showing & working for veterinarians! 

FOOD:  Any sudden change to your pet's diet results in gastric upset---period.  Dogs and cats don't feel good when they are  having tummy issues and n0body wants to bring their dog or cat home from boarding with vomiting & diarrhea!  Although most dogs & cats will readily eat a new food, whether it is high quality or not, diet changes must be gradual to avoid tummy upset.  That is why we require that you bring your dog or cat's own regular food for us to feed during his/her stay.   We ask that you bring sufficient food in a seal-able container such as a ziplock or other seal-able bag, tupperware or plastic bin labeled with your pet's name.  Dry, canned or raw foods are also fed per your instructions.  

MEDICATIONS: If your furry friend is on any oral medications or supplements, we are happy to give those per your instructions as well.  There is no additional fee for oral medications or supplements as long as you bring Pill Pockets or other food item to hide the pill in.  

HOURS: Hours are subject to change, due to possible staff shortages or other reason. It is best to call to confirm if you are planning to stop by without a scheduled reservation or appointment.

*Due to a major staff shortage—we are currently open Monday - Saturday from 7:30 am to 10am and from 3:00-4:30pm.  Although we are closed on Sundays, we do offer pre-scheduled pick-ups between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. Please note that while we may have shortened our “open to the public” hours, we are still here caring for our Guests!

        ** All dogs must show proof of current DHLP-P,  Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations.  

         **For their protection, puppies/youngsters under the age of 1 year must show proof of receiving at least two puppy shots (DHLP-P or DHP-P) prior to admission for boarding. Minimum age for puppies to board is 16 weeks.

         **Please Note:  Females over the age of six months must be spayed. This is for the consideration of all of our  Guests, as females in heat upset all the dogs and cause anxiety and/or aggression from otherwise calm dogs, regardless of gender.         

            ** For the safety of our Guests and Staff, aggressive dogs will not be accepted for boarding, daycare or grooming. 

Your pets nightly rate includes all of the following services:

• Indoor areas are heated and cooled based on the season

• Two individually-catered meals (breakfast & dinner) using the food you provide

• Oral medications and/or supplements given according to your instructions, using Your Pill Pockets or other food item for administering meds.

• Treats, biscuits and/or toys given throughout the day

• Fleece blankets or Cool-a-Roo cots (in indoor runs)

• Outside free time (off-leash) in a fully fenced exercise area to potty, play and explore approximately every two hours. This gives your dog plenty of opportunity to be active and go to the bathroom.

• 24-hour-a-day access to fresh, clean water

• Goodnight cookie or chewie given at final evening bedtime check

• 24-hour security and fire/smoke monitoring system with Advanced Technical Services of Gallup

Please be sure to see our Policies page for important information regarding requirements for boarding your pet. 

Dogs over 25 pounds enjoy individual indoor/outdoor kennels - providing them with over 60 square feet of space. Each dog is let outside off leash in our securely fenced exercise area approximately every two hours to run, play or go to the bathroom. All dogs are provided with thick, plush blankets, bedding etc., for their comfort. The outside runs are partially covered, so your dog can enjoy sun or shade. Guillotine doors in each kennel allow dogs freedom to be inside or outside as they please (weather permitting). At night dogs are brought inside and the doors are closed for comfort, safety and security. 

Smaller dogs  (under 25 pounds) have their own roomy, indoor cages. Each cage includes bedding for their comfort that is changed daily. Dogs are taken outside into our  securely fenced exercise area to go to the bathroom, run, play & explore approximately every two hours.  Smaller dogs can reserve an indoor/outdoor kennel if you prefer, at the large dog rate. 

Each dog is let out into the fully fenced area every two hours to run, play, potty or relax. We play fetch or tug during this time. Frequent interaction with people during their boarding stay keeps dogs from feeling isolated or lonely.  

Room Rates Per Night

boarding very young puppies:  Taking the very best care of your baby puppy is important to us. young puppies (4months-6months) require MORE TIME, MORE ATTENTION & typically MORE CLEAN-UP. young puppies are let out every hour in order to give them plenty of opportunities to go potty outside, which helps your house-training efforts!  due to the extra time & attention puppies need, THE BOARDING RATE FOR PUPPIES UNDER SIX MONTHS OF AGE IS $36 PER NIGHT, REGARDLESS OF SIZE. Minimum age for overnight boarding is 16 weeks.

boarding the aged pet:  unfortunately, our beloved pets do get old.  as our pets age, some may require extra special care for issues of arthritis, incontinence, senility, loss of sight and/or hearing.  these age-related infirmities make keeping your pet comfortable and happy during their stay a top priority.  they may need to be walked very slowly by hand or assisted in order to use the restroom, they may need to be taken outside every 30 minutes because they simply cannot hold it longer, they may need to be fed by hand.   extra special care which is above and beyond the normal level of care each pet receives is called geri-care and is automatically provided if necessary. the daily charge for such care is an additional $2 to $6 per night of boarding, depending on level of additional care.  this charge is only applied if special services are or become necessary. 

boarding multiple pets:  the double option for multi-dog households is available only for dogs that get along well - including at feeding time, and also for dogs that eat the same food. WE TRY TO ACCOMMODATE MULTI-DOG REQUESTS, BUT DO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO USE OUR BEST JUDGMENT & RESTRICT a cage/KENNEL TO A SINGLE DOG if they squabble over food or toys. please remember that even though  dogs get along well together at home, they may not in a different environment.  limited space & the excitement of being in a new environment can affect theIR normal multi-dog dynamics.

Call us to make a reservation at (505) 863-DOGS (3647) or email us at info@laughingdogkennel.com

Boarding reservations are STRONGLY recommended. 
Walk-ins for boarding will only be taken if space is available and if owner also provides proof of current vaccination status & food as per our standard boarding policy.