Canine Boarding

Our boarding experience is enrichment-based, not just kennel time. Dogs receive structured exercise, mental stimulation and supervised play. Individualized care plans are available based on your dog’s needs. *No additional fees for yard or group playtime! All dogs receive supervised outdoor time as part of their stay.

We offer three structured board-and-train programs: 3-week board-and-train – foundational obedience and structure, leash manners and confidence-building 6-week board-and-train – advanced training, off-leash recall, behavior modification and e-collar training

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting April 1, 2026, HHH Canine Lodge & Ranch will be open on Sundays for pickup and drop-offs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We offer safe, convenient shuttle services to transport dogs for our four-hour pack hikes. This service is also available to our boarding clients for both pickup and drop-off. Our shuttle is especially helpful for clients who live within about an hour of us or who may not be able to manage transportation themselves.

Check-out after 12 p.m. (departure day): $25 late check-out fee (unless the dog is booked for an additional night) Afternoon check-in or check-out during standard hours (3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.): $45 half-day care fee End-of-day pick-ups (after 6 p.m.): $25 fee for first 30 minutes late (after 30 minutes, dogs are boarded overnight at the full boarding rate + the $25 late fee)

Peak rates apply during high-demand periods: Presidents' Day and school break Easter and Spring Break Memorial Day weekend Summer peak (contact for specific dates) Labor Day weekend Columbus Day weekend Thanksgiving week Christmas and New Year’s break (contact for specific dates) Different holidays have varying rates based on demand and operational costs: Major travel holidays (+$90 per night): Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, Spring Break and summer peak. Short holiday weekends (+$85 per night): Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day Single-day holiday surcharge (+$10 per night): Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving Holiday & Peak Season Dates: New Year’s Holiday: Dec 26, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025 Presidents' Day & School Break: Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2025 Easter & Spring Break: April 11 – April 27, 2025 Memorial Day Weekend: May 23 – May 27, 2025 Labor Day Weekend: Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2025 Columbus Day Weekend: Oct 10 – Oct 14, 2025 Thanksgiving Week: Nov 21 – Dec 1, 2025 Christmas & New Year’s: Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

We offer several additional services during boarding to ensure your dog’s stay is as comfortable and enriching as possible. These include private walks ($25), medication administration ($5/day if required), food provided by us (cost of food), nutrition consults ($85), frozen enrichment treats ($5 per dog), daily enrichment time ($15), pre-boarding bath and blow-dry ($45+ depending on coat and weight), nail trims before pick-up ($15), and a spa package (bath, blow dry, nail trim, and ear cleaning) for $65+. For more details, visit our food and grooming service pages.

No, we do not charge any additional fees for yard or group playtime. All dogs receive supervised outdoor time as part of their stay with us.

Yes. All dogs participating in our boarding, training, hikes or grooming services must have up-to-date rabies, distemper, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations. Titers are accepted in place of standard vaccinations.

Cancellation & Credit Policy 14+ days before check-in: Full credit towards a future stay (valid for 12 months) minus a $50 rebooking fee. No cash refunds. 7-13 days before check-in: 50% of deposit credited towards a future stay (valid for 6 months). No cash refunds. Less than 7 days before check-in: No refunds or credits (full deposit forfeited). Early departures: Charged for the entire reserved stay (no refunds or credits for unused nights). Rescheduling: Clients may request to reschedule their stay once without penalty if done at least 14 days before check-in. No-Show Policy: If a client does not check in on the scheduled arrival date, the reservation is considered a no-show, and no refunds or credits will be issued. How to Cancel or Modify a Reservation Call: 860.453.4478 Email: info@hunkyhoundhandlers.com Visit Us: 332 Norfolk Rd, East Canaan, CT

We treat your dogs like our own, with their safety and wellbeing always our top priority. Our boarding facility offers: • 24/7 live-in staff on site • Camera monitoring system throughout the facility • Structured supervision and carefully managed dog interactions • Clean, professionally maintained kennel environment

We are proud to offer financing options through All Pet Card to help make training and care more accessible for our clients.