Dog Boarding Near San Marcos, CA
Premium Dog Boarding Near San Marcos, CA
At Alcala Country Pet Resort, we’re dedicated to giving your dog a safe, cozy, and enjoyable boarding experience while you’re away. Since 1975, our mission has been to provide exceptional care for pets and peace of mind for their owners. Tucked away and far from busy roads, our dog boarding near San Marcos, CA offers ample room for dogs to run and play. With four spacious astroturf play yards and more than 50 indoor suites, every guest enjoys the space and attention they deserve. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know your dog and deliver personalized, thoughtful care.
First Night Free Boarding for New Clients
Try us for free! We can’t wait to meet your pet.
Discount subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Applies to first-time boarding customers only.
A Luxury Stay Your Dog Will Love
During playtime, your dog will enjoy our spacious, supervised yards, designed to make every romp both fun and safe. At night, they’ll relax in their own climate-controlled suite, offering the comfort and security they need to rest peacefully, just like at home.
To keep your pet on their regular routine, we recommend bringing pre-portioned meals. If needed, we’re happy to provide our house food (Purina Pro Plan Lamb & Rice) at no extra cost for overnight guests.
For the health and safety of all dogs in our care, we require current veterinary records. Mandatory vaccinations include Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, and Bordetella (administered within the last six months). While not required, Canine Influenza is strongly encouraged.
Enriching & Engaging Activity Options
At Alcala Country Pet Resort, we understand that every dog is unique. That’s why we offer flexible activity packages tailored to your pet’s individual needs and preferences. Each option is designed to keep your dog active, engaged, and happy throughout their stay at our dog boarding near San Marcos, CA. Take a look at what we offer:
- Group Play Sessions
Ideal for social pups, these sessions group dogs by age, size, and energy level to ensure a safe and fun experience with plenty of playtime. - Individual Play Sessions
For dogs who prefer one-on-one attention, this package provides personalized activities—whether it’s a game of fetch, a walk, or some cozy cuddle time, we’ll focus on what your dog enjoys most. - Enrichment Activities
Stimulate your dog’s mind with engaging exercises created by our experienced staff to keep them mentally sharp and entertained. - Senior & Special Needs Care
Older dogs or those with special needs receive extra TLC, including gentle stretch breaks, medication administration, and attentive support—ensuring they’re comfortable and cared for. - Puppy Time
Puppies get the extra care they need with play sessions, frequent potty breaks, and age-appropriate attention to help them grow, play, and settle in confidently.
Add-On Spa Services
Want to make your dog’s stay extra special? Treat them to our dog grooming and spa services near San Marcos, CA! From soothing massages to refreshing baths, your pup will leave looking great and feeling even better. Available treatments include calming massages, gentle dog baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.
Spa appointments can be scheduled for the morning of your pet’s departure day, so they head home clean, relaxed, and pampered. To allow our grooming team time to complete their work, we kindly ask that pick-up take place after 12:00 PM.
Other Services We Offer:
Dog Daycare near
San Marcos, CA
Whether you’re working long hours, tackling errands, or simply want your pup to enjoy a fun-filled day, our dog daycare offers plenty of exercise and outdoor relaxation—perfect for dogs of all ages and sizes!
Dog Training Near
San Marcos, CA
With decades of combined professional experience, our dog training team is here to help with everything from foundational puppy skills, potty training, and basic obedience to focused behavioral modification.
Cat Boarding Near
San Marcos, CA
With cat comfort as our priority, your feline friend will enjoy a peaceful stay in our separate building away from dogs and noise. Add on individual playtime or upgrade to our deluxe suite for the purrfect stay.
Boarding Notes
Alcala Country Pet Resort charges are based on calendar day (not overnights, or 24 hour time blocks). We do this to ensure that every dog goes home happy and healthy and that the owners are not rushed. This means that there are no predetermined check in and check out times.
Departure baths and nail trims are offered for an additional $38 fee and occur the morning of their scheduled pick up day (unless requested otherwise). We ask that you please pick up after 12:00PM to ensure our grooming team has plenty of time to complete their spa service.
General FAQ
Dogs and cats must be at least 16 weeks of age to join us. They need to have received their final round of puppy or kitten shots, including their first rabies vaccination.
If your dog is over 7 years of age and cat is over 10 years, we require their veterinarian to complete the below Veterinary questionnaire within 6 months of any boarding stay in order for us to ensure they are in good health to stay with us.
Dogs who aren’t spayed or neutered are more than welcome to stay and play with us. They’ll receive one-on-one play sessions with a caregiver. For the safety of all our guests, we can’t accept females approaching, in, or recently out of a heat cycle.
The following vaccinations are required for dogs:
- Rabies (1- or 3-year duration)
- Distemper & Parvo (1- or 3-year duration)
- Bordetella* (Must be given within 6 MONTHS prior to visit)
- Canine Influenza (This is not a required vaccine but is highly recommended)
*May be administered on-site for $50.00*
The following vaccinations are required for cats:
- Rabies (Once in cat’s lifetime, does NOT need to be current as of boarding dates)
- FVRCP (1- or 3-year duration for all cats under 10 years of age)
- Feline Leukemia OR FELV Test (Yearly)
Shot records may be uploaded directly to your client account. They may also be sent to our office email address, alcalacountrypetresort@gmail.com, or submitted in person. We must have vaccination records in-hand when your pet arrives, or they will not be permitted to check in.
Dogs from the same household may share accommodations; please let us know if they need to be separated at mealtime. Cats from the same household may be lodged together as long as they are able to eat in the same space. If cats cannot eat together, they will need to be housed separately. Multiple cats that are sharing a space will need to be booked into a mid-size or larger suite.
Our cattery features different size suites at different price-points. Most spaces feature three levels for your cat(s) to enjoy, and all have a built-in window; unit width and shelf area may vary from one class of accommodation to the next. If you have not been to our facility before, we recommend stopping in for a tour so you can determine what kind of space is the best fit for your cat(s) and your budget. Please keep multiple options in mind as some suite-types may be unavailable for your dates.
We provide Purina ProPlan Lamb & Rice kibble for our dogs, and we do keep a small supply of canned food on hand (usually chicken or beef). We use Blue Buffalo kibble at our cattery, as well as canned Friskies in assorted flavors. Pets that are not finicky eaters and have no food allergies or dietary restrictions are more than welcome to eat our food. If your pet has special dietary needs, experiences tummy upset with changes in diet, or is simply disinclined to eat when out of their regular environment, we recommend providing the food they are accustomed to eating at home. Food from home should be measured out per individual serving to ensure we have enough to last the duration of their stay. Please include a couple of extra meals just in case your pet needs to stay longer than initially planned.
We have cold storage for any food that needs to be frozen or refrigerated. If your pet eats raw, fresh, or homemade food, please portion it out so we are able to thaw a couple of meals at a time while keeping the rest frozen until it is needed.
It is not necessary to bring anything else as we provide dishes, blankets, and beds for our canine and feline guests, as well as litter and boxes for cats.
In most cases we can administer oral and topical medications (eyedrops, eardrops, creams, ointments, sprays). We do not administer any medication that is given by injection. Please bring prescription bottles or original packaging in case we have questions about what is being given or the proper dosage.
Our office is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays, and 12:00 noon to 5:00pm on Sundays. Some services are only available for certain windows within our public hours.
General Daycare: Pets may arrive anytime after we open and leave anytime before closing
Boarding Check-Ins: 8:30am – 430pm Monday – Saturday; 12PM – 430 Sunday
Boarding Check-Outs*: 8:30am – CLOSE on Monday – Saturday; OPEN – CLOSE Sunday
*Please come after NOON if your pet is receiving an exit bath
Orientation for New Dogs: 11:00am – 4:00pm, Tues – Thurs & Sat
Touring: 12:00PM to 3:00PM, Monday – Saturday
For the safety of our guests and staff, please leave your pet at home while you visit.
Training Consultations & In-Person Lessons: By appointment with Courtney, our Training Manager.
First Night Free Boarding for New Clients
Try us for free! We can’t wait to meet your pet.
Discount subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Applies to first-time boarding customers only.