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Rustic K9 LodgeJackson, GeorgiaRustic K9 Lodge, Jackson, Georgia — home

A day here, start to finish.

Nothing about this is complicated, and that is the point. Your dog eats and sleeps in a climate-controlled indoor kennel, spends the day in a large fenced yard, and goes out four to six times a day.

The routine

A dachshund and a Jack Russell running side by side toward the camera across a mown yard, a tall wood privacy fence behind them.
Morning
Out, fed, yard time
Midday
Yard, group play if they want it
Evening
Out, fed, settle in
Overnight
Indoor kennel, someone on site

Where they sleep

Three indoor kennel sizes, climate-controlled. Dogs eat and sleep in them and spend their waking hours outside. Drawn here to scale, in feet.

  • 4 ft4 ft

    4 × 4

    Small dogs

  • 5 ft5 ft

    5 × 5

    Medium dogs

  • 5 ft10 ft

    5 × 10

    Large dogs and pairs

Everything we offer

  • Overnight boardingIndoor kennel, outdoor fenced yard, out 4–6× a day.
  • Extended staysWeeks or more. Several dogs here have stayed a month.
  • Holiday boardingBook early. Holidays fill first.
  • Puppy boardingYoung dogs, handled like young dogs.
  • Senior and special-needs careOlder dogs, anxious dogs, and dogs who need a slower day.
  • Medication administrationPills, drops, and schedules. Bring the medication and the instructions.
  • DaycareOffered. Call for the day's availability and hours.
  • Small animal boardingNot just dogs. Ask what you've got.
  • Go-home bathsPriced by size. Bathing only, no hair cutting.
  • TrainingBoard and train, three or five weeks.

Not offered: hair cutting, cat boarding, and pick-up or drop-off shuttle.

Add-ons

Go-home bath
Priced by sizeYour dog goes home clean. Bathing only, no hair cutting.
Trail and creek walks
AskOff the yard and onto the property, for dogs who want the miles.
Birthday package
AskFor dogs whose birthday lands while they're staying with us.
A German Shepherd walking toward the camera carrying its own steel food bowl in its mouth.

What to bring

Call if anything here is a problem. Most things are workable if we know in advance.

Vaccinations
Rabies and DHPP/DPPBoth are required before your dog can stay.
Flea prevention
RequiredFlea prevention or a flea collar, current at drop-off.
Food
Bring your ownDogs eat their own food here, so their stomach never has to adjust.
Comfort items
Welcome, not requiredA blanket and a favorite toy, if it helps them settle.
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