Tappen Hill For Dogs

The rate is $75 per night per dog for multiple dogs from the same family. There are NO EXTRA CHARGES for anything, providing your dog is in good health and arrives well-groomed. Important Note: All drop-offs, pick-ups and tours are accommodated by appointment only during the hours listed above. Please call in advance to schedule.

In good general health. Clients will need to certify that their dog(s) are in good health and have not been ill in the past 60 days. We cannot accept any dogs that are coughing or sneezing, or have vomited or had diarrhea in the last 72 hours. If your dog has had loose stool, vomiting, lethargy, or hair loss in the week prior to his/her arrival for boarding or evaluation, please call our office in advance to discuss the specific details of your dog's situation.On admission, all dogs must be free from any condition which could potentially jeopardize the health of the other dogs.

There are several considerations regarding puppies. They need to be fully potty-trained and reliable about taking themselves outside to relieve. They also must have completed their series of puppy vaccines. Most vets recommend that the final vaccinations in the initial series be administered at about 16 weeks.

Christopher and Annie Desmond met while training search and rescue dogs for F.E.M.A. Christopher worked as a paramedic-reghter in Marin County for 20 years after which he founded Tappen Hill. He has served on the board of directors of the Humane Society of Sonoma County, and is active in animal welfare causes.