We are a cage free, boarding home for dogs. Your dog will never be lonely, while you are away, and will be loved as part of our family. We have a fenced play area in a beautiful tropical setting. We will always provide full time Love and Care as all of our children have paws.

Welcome to Happy Tails Home Camp

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Convenient Home Dog Boarding in Port Charlotte

Your dog is a treasured member of the family. While you would like to take him/her with you, wherever you go, that is not always possible. You want to make sure you put the family dog in capable hands, if you have to travel without him/her. No doubt, you want to find someone who will treat your pet like he/she is theirs.

Solve your pet care needs with home dog boarding in Port Charlotte.

Happy Tails Home Camp is a home away from home for your dog. Our family accepts a minimum number of pets to provide them with the personalized attention they deserve. We are the ideal choice in the area if you prefer cage-free dog boarding.

Our home is not a kennel, so you do not have to worry about us placing your dog in a cage. We give your pet full access to our fenced play area, where it can run and play like he/she would at your house.

To ensure that all dogs stay safe, we require that your pet has up-to-date vaccinations and evidence of grooming. Reach out to us to learn more about our home dog boarding services. 

Testimonials

What our customers write about us

Happy Customers but more important Happy Tails!

Nelson and Oscar were very well taken care of and so happy when we picked them up.  David sent me pictures via text while we were away which made me feel confident they were in a good place. Planning on having them stay again soon!

Buddy really got along great with David’s dogs and he had so much fun playing with them while I was on vacation.  I loved seeing pictures of Buddy everyday.  David and Beth really love dogs!!

  I would highly recommend Happy Tails. our old English sheepdog named Stella loved the place! Beth and David owners of happy tails treated Stella like their own pet. I received daily text messages on how she was doing and pictures of her having a blast! We can’t wait to bring Stella back to this local family owned business!

There is NO other place your dog could be boarded and receive the kind of Love and Comfort you provide being away from their owner.  Y’all are doing great things!!!

We dropped Libby off when we went out of town for a family reunion for a week.  After a day Libby was very relaxed and comfortable playing with the other dogs.  David sent me pictures when I was away and my thoughts were she was so happy she may not want to come home with us.  When we picked her up she was happy  and excited to see us.  We will be bringing her back when we head to Nashville for our next trip.  

We had the best experience with David and Beth!  My Labradoodle Nala is 14 months old and 70lbs, who loves to swim!  David and Beth kept in touch with us our whole trip with lots of pictures and updates as to what they had been up to.  I came across them last minute when the sitter we had hired had a family illness.  They were extremely accommodating and I am so grateful to have met them.  ( I think Nala misses them since we got  back ) 🙂  You won’t find better love and care for  your pup!  And btw Nala did swim at Beth and David’s more than once 🙂   

Bella got along great with all the other dogs and stayed at Happy tails home camp for 11 days.  We give it a 5 star review.  So much so that we have Bella and her new Sister Ella  coming for two more weeks next month.

I could not be happier finding Happy Tails Home Camp.  David and Beth took such good care of our 13 year old Boots.  He was so happy there and acted like he didn’t want to leave his pals.  They make sure your pet is well taken care of so you don’t worry.  I will never take our Boots anywhere else but Happy Tails  they are the best!!!

Great place! So happy they took care of my pup!  BEST CARE EVER

We just picked up Charlie  from her first stay.  She had a great time and was well cared for.  They sent pictures and texted with me daily.  The fact that they get to have free range of the house is awesome!. 

I am so grateful that I found Happy Tails! David and Beth make my pups feel like part of their family.  I know that someone is with them all the time, especially at night when other facilities would abandon the animals.  Not with a home boarder like happy tails!  My pups get 24 hour protection and love.  Beth sent me texts letting me know how they were doing so I always felt comforted that they were being well taken care of.  David was so understanding when we were caught in traffic and couldn’t make it to pick the pups up for 3 hours!   It was so hard to not get there faster but we knew they were in good hands. We will most certainty be using happy tails home camp again!  Thank you David and Beth !!!

Our girl Hannah, was well taken care of during her stay! I loved the texts and pics that I received while we were away.,  Also love that Happy Tails is cage free and the dogs are treated like family.  David and Beth were very accommodating when i requested an additional night stay because our flight was delayed late into the evening.  We won’t hesitate to bring Hannah back in the near future!

My little guy can be particular about who he warms up to and he loved his time at Happy Tails Home Camp!  They sent me pictures regularly and kept me in the know on how he was doing.  When I picked him up it was very obvious he had a great time and was loved on just as I would have!

Couldn’t have asked for a better family to care for our sweet loveable Sydney.  David and Beth did a great job sending us photos and keeping us updated on her well being while we were away.  Made us feel like we could enjoy our trip without having to worry about her and we could tell in the pics that she was happy!  Highly recommend Happy Tails!  You won’t be disappointed.  Thanks so much David and Beth

Highly recommend Happy Tails home camp.  Beth and David were extremely down to earth, friendly and knowledgeable.  The amount of love and compassion they have for dogs and helping people truly radiates from them.  They were able to accommodate us and take in our dog Sage over the Thanksgiving holiday and he loved it.  As soon as we stepped out of our vehicle he was pulling to get to the front door!  He was right at home and so comfortable.  We loved being able to put our trust in a boarding home while we were away.  Sage was well taken care of there and I’m not sure he wanted to leave.  Thank you, Happy Tails we will be seeing, you again in the future. 

This was our first boarding experience and David made it easy and positive.  Our dog turned out to be a holy terror instead of a terrier.  David was professional and found the perfect solutions to calm her nerves and separation anxiety.  I was embarrassed that my dog behaved so poorly but he made it a safe environment for her unruliness and returned a healthy happy dog!

Our two pups had a great experience with their 4 dogs!

I could finally go on vacation and not worry about my pups!  I drove 2 hours each way to bring my pups there.  I knew Beth and Dave would treat them like their own.  I have one little guy that was found in an abandoned house and has terrible separation anxiety.  I am so thankful for all the extra effort they put into him.  I also loved all the pictures and updates.  

David and Beth, 
Thank you for watching and taking such good care of Maggie!   See you again!!!

Thank you for texting me.  I have never been away from her for more than a couple days and I miss her so much!  I am glad she is having fun with the other dogs.  She loves to play and is missing all her playmates here in NH.  Please kiss her for me and know you made my day.  Thanks again.  

Happy Tails took such good care of our puppy while we were out of town. We got lots of pictures and communication and ou4r dog was loved in our absence. Thank you so much!

Penny and I truly appreciate your generosity of opening your home and your hearts to her while I was away. I felt a great deal better knowing she was in a home setting.   OH! almost forgot  Penny enjoyed the company of your fur babies.  They are all adorable

Used Happy Tails for the first time this weekend. Beth and David kept me informed throughout the weekend and sent me multiple texts with photos.  Will definitely use them again to watch our little Hazel.  🙂

Just came home with our fur babies.  My  hubby and  I were  so happy  with how David and Beth  took great care of our babies.  We highly recommend Happy Tails.

Boarded my 8 yr old German Shepherd for the first time in her life. David and Beth kept me informed on how she was doing and sent photos. She was so preoccupied that i don’t think she had time to miss us. Truly made my trip better because i knew she was happy and ok. Thanks so much!

Happy Tails is the perfect name for Dave’s home!  We went on 2 week vacation to Hawaii and needed to find someplace to board our dogs.  We have always brought them with us on trips, so I was a little nervous about leaving them with someone they didn’t know.  Dave does have 4  of his own dogs and is able to board 4 more.  I was nervous about how our big dog would do with so many other dogs ( He is used to being the Alpha) but after our “meet and greet”, my worries were put aside.  Dave gave us daily updates along with pictures.  I highly recommend happy Tails and will  use them again.

First time boarding out dogs and David and Beth were absolutely amazing with our two girls.  The dogs looked like they had a blast with all the other dogs.  They kept us updated with cute pictures.  We will definitely be taking our dogs back there for our next vacation.  Thank you guys again!!!

If I could leave 10 starts for David and Beth.  Both my dog Penny and I feel happy and comfortable with the arrangements at Davids and Beths.  I receive texts and pictures that give me peace of mind.  I will not hesitate to book with David and Beth again.  

My husband and I have always  had a hard time leaving our Max because he is 180 lb Brazilian Mastiff that is very difficult to find sitters for.  We finally found the best place in the World!  David and Beth give your babies the love and caring just like their own babies!  I was so worried, but Sam did not miss a beat and came home very happy!!!  The comforting part was I got daily updates.  Thank you so much I highly recommend.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What primary services do you offer?

We give your dog a loving boarding environment where he/she can eat, play, and love other dogs and people, while you are away.

What do you bring?

Bring your own dog food, treats, medicine, as well as favorite toys and blanket.  We offer filtered water daily.

How long can I board?

You can board your dog for a day, week, or a month.  We offer both overnight or daycare.  You can extend the boarding by reaching out to us at least 24 hours before pick up.  We also understand emergency boarding and help out whenever we can.

Where does my dog sleep?

All dogs that board with us sleep in our bedrooms with us just like our family.  If your dog likes a certain dog bed we will place it in the bedroom, some dogs jump right up on the bed and snuggle and some sleep on the floor on a blanket or owners provide a crate that they already know.  It depends on the dog and what the owner wants.  

Are you licensed and insured?

We are licensed and insured by Pet Sitters Associates and the State of Florida.  

How do I prepare my dog for boarding?

Visit your Vet and get all your vaccination paperwork copies for us to review, and visit your groomer to make sure they are healthy and clean. 

How much to board?

Normal costs:
Our Daycare is $35.00 a day
Overnight care is $45.00 a day
Pick up after noon day care charge of $35 added.

Holiday costs:
New Years, Memorial Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas week
Our overnight care is $55.00.
No Daycare during holiday weeks. 

Half of stay $ due at booking.
$20 cancelation fee if canceled within 5 days of stay. 

Have 2 dogs? call me  (941)268-4456 David
Texting is OK too.

Why should I board with You?

The best reason is you do not have to give your key to your home to strangers to pet sit and worry the whole time about what is happening in your home and secondly your dogs will not be left alone in a cage scared with other barking dogs.  They will be in a home setting in our pack.  Never more than 8 dogs at a time.  And we provide endless LOVE…

Do i need to sign anything?

Yes we have an agreement of services and emergency numbers that we need to complete at meet and greet if you decide to board with us. This needs to be completed before stay.  

Drop off and Pick up…

We are willing to work with your travel schedule for both drop off and pick up.  Pick up is by noon, After noon it becomes a daycare charge of $35.00.  

What makes you different than any other boarder?

24 hour human and dog contact.
Over 40 years customer service expertise.
Professional care givers that have passed a level 2 background check which is the highest level of certification of TRUST.
Insured by Pets Sitters Association member # 76248.
Never any cages, dogs are free to roam home and yard. Both are outsourced for cleaning and landscaping weekly.
The best in availability and flexible to your needs as well as always professional.
Daily feedback via text on dogs well being.
Testimonials on Google and our site too!
Love, Patience, and Attention.   

Next step…  Call for a meet and greet 

941-268-4456 ask for David.  Or text David with  dates to check on?

Happy Tails Home Camp Team

Call and set up an appointment to meet us and see our surroundings.

Our Founder David 

 David will show you around and make you feel comfortable in our home camp.  Pictured is  David enjoying a dance with one of our latest boarders, Stella 

Elizabeth

Elizabeth just loves dogs!  Know that your dog will be loved as one of her own.  This is our mascot KACI she is a Cavachon.

Home Office

Come on over for a meet and greet in our home office.  

Our fenced yard

Beautiful tropical garden fenced backyard where the dogs are free to frolic at all times.