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Dog Boarding
Family-Owned Dog Boarding
in Encinitas, CA
At Alcala Country Pet Resort, we provide your dog with a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable boarding experience while you’re away. Since 1975, we’ve been committed to delivering the best possible experience for both pets and their owners. Located in Encinitas, CA, our peaceful resort is nestled away from busy roads, offering plenty of space for dogs to run and play. With four astroturf play yards and over 50 indoor suites, we ensure each guest gets the care they deserve. Our experienced staff takes the time to understand your dog’s needs and provide personalized attention.
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.
Deluxe Dog Boarding Worthy of Your Pets
During playtimes, our large, monitored yards ensure your pet has a fun and safe experience. At night, your dog will rest in their own climate-controlled suite, designed to provide comfort and security. This setup ensures they sleep soundly, feeling at home.
We recommend that guests bring their own pre-portioned food to maintain their usual diet. However, we also offer house food (Purina Pro Plan lamb & rice) to overnight boarding guests at no additional charge.
For the safety and health of all our guests, we require up-to-date veterinary records. Required vaccinations include Distemper/Parvo, Rabies, and Bordetella (within the last six months). Canine Influenza is encouraged but not mandatory.
Fun Dog Boarding Activity Packages
At Alcala Country Pet Resort, we know that every dog has different needs. That’s why we offer flexible activity packages tailored to your pet’s preferences. Each activity is designed to keep your dog mentally and physically engaged during their stay. Here are some options:
Group Play Sessions: Perfect for social dogs, this program groups pets by age, size, and activity level for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Individual Play Sessions: If your dog prefers one-on-one time, this package offers personalized attention. Whether it’s cuddle time, fetch, or a walk, we’ll focus on what your dog loves.
Enrichment Activities: Keep your dog’s mind engaged with fun activities designed by our experienced staff.
Senior & Special Needs Care: For older or special needs dogs, we offer extra care, such as stretch breaks and medication management. Your dog will receive all the love and attention they need.
Puppy Time: Puppies need extra care! This package provides playtime, potty breaks, and specialized amenities to help them thrive.
Dog Boarding & Spa Services
Want to make your dog’s stay even more special? Add our dog grooming and spa services. Your pet will not only look amazing but also feel fantastic. Available services include calming massages, dog baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning.
Spa treatments can be scheduled for the morning of your pet’s pick-up day, ensuring they leave looking and feeling their best. We kindly ask that you pick up your dog after 12:00 PM to give our grooming team enough time to complete their services.
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.