Accommodation
Your dog will have a designated space to stay, which can vary from shared cabin or private cabin for unsocial dogs. The accommodations are designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your dog to relax and rest.
Feeding and Medication
Boarding packages usually include regular feeding times, ensuring your dog receives their meals according to their usual schedule. If your dog requires medication, the staff will administer it as per your instructions.
Exercise and Playtime
Dogs need regular exercise and mental stimulation, even when they're away from home. Boarding packages often include supervised playtime and exercise sessions, either in designated play areas or through group activities with other dogs. This helps keep your dog active and engaged during their stay. Additional services can be added to your boarding package; warm lavender towels, massage, games and other enrichment.
Socialization
Offering opportunities for dogs to interact with other dogs, under careful supervision. This can be beneficial for their socialization skills and can help prevent feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Only very social dogs can engage in group play. Unsocial dogs in private cabins are taken out separately.
Grooming Services
Some boarding packages may include grooming services such as baths, brushing, and nail trims. This ensures your dog looks and feels their best during their stay.
LONG TERM DOG BOARDING
When it comes to finding the perfect place for your furry friend to stay while you’re away, dog boarding packages offer a convenient and comprehensive solution. These packages are designed to provide your dog with a comfortable and enjoyable experience, ensuring their well-being and happiness while you’re unable to be with them. Dancing Creek Farm is a gorgeous 30 acre farm located in Pittsylvania county. Although we specialize in long term boarding we also provide short term boarding unlike traditional kennels. We have over 40 climate controlled cabins. Each with it’s own fenced play yard. They can freely go in and out of their cabin through a dog door. Additionally we have huge fenced pastures for full on exercise, play and runs. Experienced dog loving staff.
Dog Training Packages
We offer a big discount for dogs signed up for Long Term Boarding (3 months and longer)
2 week board and train-
Perfect for dogs that need basic obedience skills. Heel, sit, stay and crate training . Price includes food, boarding and e collar. A face to face training session at pick up. Continued support on WhatsApp.
$2200.00
4 week board and train
Everything in our 2 week program only longer. Also includes off leash recall, extended place and stay. This program is good for dogs that need more time. We work on distractions and some reactivity towards other dogs. Includes boarding, food and e collar. Especially good for nervous and anxious dogs.
$3200.00
Private Cabin- Unsocial
Unsocial dogs with private cabin- $3600.00 first dog. $3000.00 additional dog.
Private Lessons @ Dancing Creek Farm
Private sessions are at the farm for 90 minutes. You buy a package of 4. Sessions are scheduled ahead of time.
For a quote on this or to inquire about setting up a training package please fill out our reservation request form. It will ask questions about your dog and we will send you additional information.
Long Term Dog Boarding
Flat Monthly Rate is discounted for 3 months or longer. Under 3 months is considered short term. $650.00 a month for the first dog then 550.00 for each additional dog. This rate is for very social dogs that can be boarded with other dogs. This monthly rate does not include food. Our Long term boarding program does include natural supplements to enhance their health. if you check our facebook reviews you’ll see that dogs often go home looking incredible. Long term boarders must provide a proof of vaccines, micro chip and proof of sociability unless your are reserving a private cabin . If you live long distance you can get this from a vet or local dog daycare facility. A clear fecal is required. It is possible that your stay is 2 months which is considered short term boarding.Sometimes its cheaper to enroll in longer term boarding even if you don’t use the full three months. You are required to still pay for three.
What our customers are saying
Frequently Ask Questions
From 3 days or longer. We are set up to provide long term and short term care. We even offer dog retirement and Pet Trust. Any situation that requires your dog to have exceptional care no matter the duration.
We offer private cabins for dogs who are dog reactive. We can not accept human aggressive dogs.
We are balanced dog trainers. Every dog is different. We use e collar with proper conditioning to communicate with your dog. Like a tens unit it sends signals to communicate or correct. Dogs are never harmed or punished in our programs. You’re added to a WhatsApp group to chat throughout their stay directly with the trainer. You’ll receive weekly video updates to watch your dogs transition. Family members can also be added to this chat.
Our staff is incredible. They spend time with all of the dogs. We have warm lavender towels, games and play in the pasture. There isn’t anything like Dancing Creek Farm.
We absolutely do! Long term boarding is discounted at a monthly rate for 3 months or longer. Military deployments we offer on a case by case basis.
We are not like traditional boarding. We have over 35 climate controlled cabins. Each has its own fenced yard. Dogs can freely go in and out any time. They have kuranda beds that are elevated with fresh blankets. They can share a cabin with other social dogs or you can reserve a private cabin.
Reviews
What Our Customers Saying
We used DCF for a short term board for our dogs, Cookie and Woody, while we were on vacation. I chose them based on the fact that they’d have their own climate controlled cabin and could go outside as needed in their enclosure, that wouldn’t be concrete pad. I love the fact that they had a fenced in pasture to run in and had attention and care from all the staff, as well as someone being on site 24/7. I also was able to see posts several times on Facebook of my dogs looking happy and healthy and enjoying vacation as much as we were. When I picked them up they were happy to see us…. Well, Woody was, Cookie was upset her nap in the AC was interrupted 😂, but both looked comfortable enough with staff that if they hadn’t seen us, they would have happily stayed. 100% will use their services again and will recommend to anyone looking for a boarding option.
Brooke Francisco
Dancing Creek Farm
Wish we could give them a 10! They took the best care of our doodle while we were away for 5 weeks last summer and another 2 weeks this year. She was happy and healthy, and we had peace of mind and could enjoy our vacation. She got to be outside, run, play, and made friends. They even drop off and pick up for a reasonable amount. If you have the ability to send your dog to dancing creek over pretty much any other boarding facility, we highly recommend it. We wouldn’t send our girl anywhere else.
Saket Nigam
Dancing Creek Farm
I have had easily the best experience with the people at Dancing Creek! I was nervous about leaving my Akita with anyone, but they went above and beyond for him. I signed him up for training as well and Cassie was amazing! My dog was much better behaved and I’ve had the easiest time walking him. They made sure to communicate as often as they could and I was not worried about him at all! Highly recommend dancing creek farm and we will be back no matter how far away we move from VA!!:) Thank you guys for everything!!!
Jo jimenez
Dancing Creek Farm
My babies were there for 5 months and they came back to me in better shape than I left them. Dancing Creek Farm took such great care of my dogs, that I am willing to make that drive (a days affair) for shorter stays as well. The dogs were well fed and exercised. They sent me pictures weekly and I could see how happy the dogs were. When I came to pick them up, they were happy to see me and I could also tell they were not in a hurry to leave because Dancing Creek Farm really became their home away from home. I will 100000000% recommend boarding your dog here .My dogs have two completely opposite personalities and they both enjoyed being there. They have their own cabin they can go in and out of as they please and also love that they do not just have a bunch of dogs together with only one or two people watching them. Thank you a million times !!!!
Freda
Dancing Creek Farm
Dancing Creek Farm was a true life saver to our family, providing a safe, loving and happy home for our lady Kona during a difficult transition while we relocated homes. We are so grateful for the amazing staff of DCF who constantly kept us updated with pictures, videos and messages. Dancing Creek Farm is a truly unique and amazing place.
Kristina Hadley
Dancing Creek Farm
Our dog Archie boarded at Dancing Creek Farm long term. I learnt to trust them to take care of dogs in most excellent way. We could always reach out to them to see how things are and got photos of our dog posted weekly on social media and sent over to us regularly. We got reports on what he eats, how he behaves, whether or not there is anything to take extra care of. I haven't got the words to describe how lucky we are to have found such place that offers outstanding boarding conditions, great care and fantastic staff. Thank you very much all of you. Keep up with the great work!
Kirill Sannikov
Dancing Creek Farm
We sent our shepherd, Gracie, to Dancing Creek, because she was skittish but headstrong. She would pull me around on our walks and was becoming very territorial and leash agressive towards other dogs. I can't say enough, what a differently behaved dog she is now. She is much more self confident and relaxed. We were just on a hike a few days ago, and encountered several other folks with their pups. Gracie bristled, but did not bark or lunge or even pull toward them! Her time at Dancing Creek was absolutely worth it!
Rev Melody McBride
Dancing Creek Farm
A truly one of a kind place- just amazing! My fairly anxious dog thrived there on a month long board and train- and came back home being able to walk loose leash for the first time ever. Listens better to our commands- and just finally seems really relaxed! Dancing Creek worked wonders with him! Cassie was a top notch trainer. Owners and staff are all compassionate dog lovers, plus have decades of experience in dog boarding, training, and canine nutrition. My dog came home looking and feeling great! Facility is clean, and well kept! And such a great layout for the dogs- especially love the big pasture where they can run and play !! Even though it is a few hour trek for me to get there—I would never board my dog with anyone else. Well done, Dancing Creek Farm!!
