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Structured Boarding & Premium Care in Edmonds

At K9 Solutions, our boarding program is designed to provide more than just supervision — we create a structured, safe, and enriching environment where dogs can decompress, build better habits, and receive individualized attention.

Unlike traditional large-scale boarding facilities, we intentionally keep a smaller number of dogs in our care to ensure each dog receives focused attention from our experienced training team. Our dogs are treated like family while maintaining structure, boundaries, and appropriate routines throughout their stay.

Boarding Requirements: This program requires vaccination & temperament transparency. Crate trained is also preferred. New dog will need to complete a trial/assessment day. 

What Makes Our Boarding Different

Our boarding experience is built around:

  • Structured daily routines
  • Calm kennel and household manners
  • Supervised outdoor time
  • Walks and environmental exposure
  • Mental and physical enrichment
  • Individualized care based on each dog’s temperament and needs

Many dogs who board with us become recurring clients because they genuinely enjoy the environment, routine, and relationships they build with our team.

Socialization & Dog Interactions

For new dogs entering our boarding program, we focus first on helping them become calm, neutral, and restful around other dogs. We do not rush social interactions.

If a dog demonstrates appropriate social skills, neutrality, and play behavior, we may gradually introduce carefully supervised interactions with compatible dogs.

Our priority is always safety, emotional stability, and positive experiences — not forced socialization.

One-on-One Attention

Some dogs require more individualized structure and attention, especially dogs that are:

  • Highly energetic
  • Reactive
  • Environmentally sensitive
  • Anxious
  • Still learning social skills
  • More comfortable working independently

These dogs benefit from receiving more one-on-one handling + day training:

  • Structured walks
  • Outdoor decompression time
  • Treadmill cardio sessions
  • Engagement activities
  • Rest and recovery routines
  • Individual training and handling sessions

We tailor the experience to the dog in front of us rather than using a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Initial Training Recommendations

For dogs that are new to boarding or have limited experience in structured environments, we may recommend training sessions during their stay.

This helps establish:

  • Clear communication
  • Crate and resting behaviors
  • Calmness around people and dogs
  • Basic handling skills
  • A smoother transition into the boarding environment

Our goal is to set every dog up for success and create a safe, positive experience for both the dog and our team.

A Relationship-Based Experience

At K9 Solutions, we value long-term relationships with both dogs and owners. Many of the dogs who return to us become part of our extended family, and we take pride in creating an environment built on trust, structure, and compassionate care.

Contact
k9 solutions yellow logo (319) 504-7790
Edmonds, Washington 98026
Location
Hours
Monday
7 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday
7 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM - 7 PM
Thursday
7 AM - 7 PM
Friday
7 AM - 7 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
9 AM - 5 PM
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