Training continuity, not commercial kenneling
Boarding at VONFIDEL K9
VONFIDEL K9 is not a commercial kennel, and we do not offer boarding as a standalone service. This page exists because we receive many boarding inquiries, particularly during holiday seasons, and it is fairer to be clear before you call.
Reserved for dogs trained under the VONFIDEL K9 program.
The case must begin with professional evaluation and a defined training objective.
If accommodation alone is required, a commercial boarding facility is the appropriate route.
Why the distinction matters
Continuity is the entire point.
Boarding here is reserved for dogs trained under our program. A dog that returns to us returns to handlers who know its history, its thresholds, and the standards it was trained to. Continuity is the entire point. Proofing stays are used to maintain and sharpen the work between seasons of ordinary life, so the training holds for the life of the dog.
Dates and budget do not change the policy. Suitability, training need, and professional evaluation come first.
If your dog was not trained by us
The route is a training engagement that includes residency.
If your dog was not trained by us, a boarding request on its own will not be accepted, regardless of dates or budget. What we can consider is a training engagement that includes residency. That begins with a professional evaluation of the dog and a conversation about what you want the dog to become, not just where it will stay. For some owners, a travel deadline turns out to be the right moment to address behavior that has been tolerated for years.
The appropriate next step
Apply only when there is a training need.
If that describes your situation, apply for an evaluation. If you are only looking for a place for your dog to stay, we are not the right fit, and a commercial boarding facility will serve you better.