Crisis boarding
A safe place for your dog when life falls apart
Sometimes the hardest part of a crisis is not knowing who will take the dog. We offer discounted long-term boarding for people going through hard times, so your dog stays safe, loved and cared for while you get back on your feet.
Safe Haven Boarding is not training, daycare or a standard board-and-stay. It is a short-term lifeline for families who need time to figure things out. Maybe you are entering rehab or a treatment program, an elderly owner has passed and the family needs temporary care, or a divorce or deployment has left the dog without a stable home. We are here to help.
Your dog lives at the Upperco facility with the same daily routine, playgroups and attention our training and daycare dogs receive. We keep them social, exercised and emotionally settled, and we keep you updated with photos or calls whenever you are ready.
How Safe Haven works
- 1. Call or message us as soon as you know you need help. We do not judge, and we move quickly.
- 2. Tell us your dog’s needs, dates, vaccination records and any behavior or medical concerns.
- 3. Drop off your dog with their food, medication and a few familiar items. We handle the rest.
- 4. Stay in touch on your schedule. When you are ready, your dog comes home, or we talk through rehoming options.
If the dog cannot return home, we can also talk about rehoming through the rescue side of Obedient BLUE. Every situation is private, handled with respect and kept between you and Lyndsey unless you choose to share more.
What it costs
Discounted, situation-based pricing
Safe Haven is priced below our regular boarding rate because the people who need it are already under enough stress. The exact cost depends on how long your dog stays, their size and any medical or behavioral needs. If you can pay something, we work with you. If you cannot, we still want to hear from you.
Not a rescue surrender
You keep ownership
Safe Haven is boarding, not a surrender. You remain your dog’s owner throughout their stay. If circumstances change and you can take them back, they come home. If you need help finding a new home, we can guide you through that separately.
Treatment & recovery
Entering rehab or a treatment program and need somewhere safe for your dog while you focus on getting well.
Loss in the family
When an owner passes away and the family needs temporary care for the dog while arrangements are made.
Life transitions
Divorce, housing loss, hospitalization or deployment. We keep your dog stable while you figure out what comes next.
Request Safe Haven Boarding
Fill out the form below or call directly. Tell us what is happening, your dog’s name, age, breed and any medical or behavior needs, and when you need help. Lyndsey will reply as soon as she can, usually within a few hours during the day.
Start here
Book your one-hour assessment
Every dog starts with a $75 assessment at our Upperco facility or in your home, refunded when you enroll in an Intermediate or Board & Train program.