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Dog Boarding

Dog Boarding at Best Friends Dog School

At Best Friends Dog School, we offer the best dog boarding in Pretoria — a calm, caring space where every guest is treated like family. Whether your pet is staying for a night or a few weeks, we focus on comfort, safety, and happiness so you can relax knowing your dog is in the best hands.

Pointers boarding at Best Friends Dog School in Pretoria

What to Expect When Boarding with Us

Your dog’s stay is designed to feel like home. Our boarding areas are clean, secure, and carefully maintained to provide plenty of rest, play, and personal attention.

At Best Friends Dog School, we understand that leaving your dog can be stressful. That’s why our team provides professional, personalised care and constant supervision — so every guest feels safe, loved, and comfortable from the moment they arrive.

We take time to understand your dog’s personality, routine, and preferences, ensuring that each guest feels calm, confident, and cared for throughout their stay.

Our Boarding Options

We offer three carefully designed boarding choices to suit different needs and personalities.

Standard

Standard Kennels

Standard Units (6m x 3m): Spacious, tiled runs with both indoor and outdoor sections — perfect for social dogs, family pairs, or medium to large breeds.

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The Haven

The Haven

The Haven (2.75m x 1.9m): Fully enclosed and ideal for strong chewers, reactive, or unsocialised dogs who need quiet separation..

Little Village

Little Village Boarding for small dogs

Little Village(2.4m x 2m): Our luxury space for smaller breeds under 10 kg, featuring air-conditioned comfort and a cosy sleeping area(1.2 m x 0.95m)

All units are cleaned daily and disinfected to the same high hygiene standards used throughout our facility.

Nutritious Meals with Montego Karoo

We proudly serve Montego Karoo All-Breed Adult, the same premium South African food trusted throughout our facility.
This low-carb, single-grain (rice-based) diet is free from corn, soya, and artificial colours or flavours, providing excellent digestibility and steady energy.

Your dog’s food, water, walks, and camp-time activities are included in the daily rate.
If your dog has special dietary needs or eats a prescription food, you are welcome to bring their own meals for us to serve according to their schedule.

Daily Routine and Playtime

Every day includes a balance of physical activity, social interaction, and relaxation.
Our staff monitor all guests closely and adjust playtime to match each dog’s energy and temperament — whether they love joining group play, prefer one-on-one walks, or simply enjoy quiet cuddles.

We use enrichment games, sensory play, and positive-reinforcement handling to make each stay fun and fulfilling.

what to bring for dog boarding

What to Bring

To help your dog settle quickly, please pack:

  • Their own bedding or blanket — familiar scents help them relax.

  • A favourite toy or chew (optional).

  • Any medication, clearly labelled with dosage instructions.

  • A secure Flat Collar 

Keeping You Connected

We know how much you miss your dog while you’re away. Our team happily provides updates and photos so you can see how your furry friend is doing.
For longer stays, you may even spot your dog on our Facebook page enjoying playtime with friends.

 Booking and Rates

Boarding fees include everything your dog needs — meals, fresh water, daily walks, camp time, and personal care.

We charge for both the day of arrival and the day of departure, regardless of the time, to ensure each space is thoroughly prepared for every guest. Even on the day of departure, our team continues to care for your dog — feeding, exercising, and ensuring their comfort until you collect them.

Bookings are open year-round, but holiday seasons fill up fast, so please book early to secure your dog’s spot.

📍 Contact Us to book your dog’s stay or schedule a visit to meet our team and view the facilities.

Looking for daytime fun instead? Explore our Doggy Daycare and Training Programs.

 

What is our ‘Best Friends’ Daily Routine?

  • Wake Up Service: Early morning walk/run about – a great way to wake up, take care of any toilet business, and take advantage of the morning fresh air.
  • Breakfast: After the morning walkabout, doggies are moved into the day camps and breakfast is served.
  • Exercise and Playtime: Regularly scheduled walks, play sessions, enrichment activities and socialisation with other dogs (if your dog is social and where safely possible all “playdates” are small, short and supervised).
  • Rest Time: Designate quiet times for rest and naps. During peak summer, dogs are returned to the kennels to ensure proper protection from the heat of the day. During colder winters, we use our discretion – dogs may remain in the day camp to laze in the cosy winter sun.
  • Exercise and Playtime: Regularly scheduled walks, play sessions, enrichment activities and socialisation with other dogs (if your dog is social and where safely possible).
  • Daily Grooming
  • Dinner Time
  • Last Call: Final walkabouts. Dogs are moved to individual Kennel Suites, prepared for nighttime, water check, bed-making, and bedtime snacks from home.

🌤️ Important Boarding Info

Before your dog’s stay, please take a moment to review our Dog Boarding Health & Safety Requirements . It covers vaccinations, hygiene, thunderstorm, and heatwave policies to help ensure every guest enjoys a safe and happy visit.

Tips for a Smooth Boarding Experience

Familiar Items: Bring your dog’s favourite toys, blanket, or bed to make them feel more at home.

Detailed Instructions: Provide detailed feeding and medication instructions.

Trial Run: Consider a short stay or day care visit before an extended boarding period to help your dog acclimate.

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