Quick Answer: Paws & Applause Pricing
Boarding: $55/night ($45 each additional dog · $65/night during major holidays · 5% off 7+ nights)
Daycare: $25/day
Full Grooming: from $75 (small) / $90 (medium) / $110 (large)
Bath & Nails: from $35 / $45 / $55 (by size)
Walking, Drop-Ins: $25 per 30-min visit
Pet Taxi: $20 round trip (within 10 miles)
Pet Health Monitoring: $35 per 45–60 min visit
Board & Train: custom 2–8 week programs — quoted on a free assessment call
Military & Veteran families: 10% off all services
Dog Boarding
Overnight stays in a real home environment with 24/7 supervision. We cap boarding + daycare at 15 dogs combined so every guest gets real attention.
Most Popular Service
- 24/7 supervision in a real home environment
- Daily exercise & one-on-one playtime
- Meals & medication included
- Cozy indoor sleeping rooms (no concrete runs)
- Photo updates while you’re away
- Multi-dog discount & 10% military/veteran off
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|
| Standard nightly rate | $55 / night | Includes 24/7 supervision, 3 walks, feeding, playtime, medication administration, daily photo updates. |
| Each additional dog (same family) | $45 / night | Multi-dog discount applied automatically. |
| Major holiday boarding | $65 / night | Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day, July 4th. |
| Extended stay (7+ nights) | 5% off | Discount applied to full stay automatically. |
| Outside-hour drop-off / pickup | +$10 | When arrangements are made outside published business hours. |
4 PM Pickup Policy
Pickup after 4:00 PM incurs an additional night's charge. Your pet has received a full day of care including feeding, potty breaks, enrichment, and supervised playtime.
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Dog Daycare
Supervised play, socialization, training games, and rest periods in small groups. 15-dog combined capacity.
Full day:
$25
per day
What's included
Drop-off as early as 7:00 AM (M-F) or 9:00 AM (Sat). Includes morning play, structured activities, lunch/rest, afternoon play, enrichment, and daily photo updates.
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Board & Train
2–8 week NePoPo® Graduate-led programs led by David Van Fleet. We only run 2–3 dogs at a time so each program gets real, focused work.
| Program | Length | Pricing |
|---|
| Foundation Board & Train | 2–4 weeks | Custom quote |
| 4-Week Board & Train | 4 weeks | Custom quote |
| 6-Week Board & Train | 6 weeks | Custom quote |
| Behavior Modification | 6–8 weeks | Custom quote |
Why custom pricing?
Every dog and every owner goal is different. Pricing is finalized on your free assessment call so you know exactly what you'll pay — no surprises. Includes K9Bridge post-training accountability and the path to earned graduation.
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Full Grooming
Bath, blow dry, breed-specific cut, nail trim, ear care. Final price depends on coat condition, behavior, and specific services requested.
| Size | Starting Price | Typical Range |
|---|
| Small (≤ 25 lbs) | from $75 | $75–$90 |
| Medium (25–60 lbs) | from $90 | $90–$110 |
| Large (60+ lbs) | from $110 | $110–$140 |
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Bath & Nails
Bath, blow dry, nail trim, ear cleaning, brush out. Perfect maintenance between full grooms.
| Size | Starting Price | Notes |
|---|
| Small (≤ 25 lbs) | from $35 | 1–2 hours typical. |
| Medium (25–60 lbs) | from $45 | Pricing varies by coat condition & behavior. |
| Large (60+ lbs) | from $55 | Includes sanitary trim when needed. |
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Dog Walking
Supervised walks with water and waste bags. Walk length is adjusted in extreme heat or cold for your dog's safety.
Per 30-minute walk:
$25
includes walk summary report
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Drop-In Visits
In-home check-ins for dogs and cats: feeding, water, potty break, playtime, quick wellness check.
Per 30-minute visit:
$25
cats and dogs welcome
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Pet Taxi
Safe, comfortable transport for vet visits, grooming, daycare drop-offs, and more.
Local round trip:
$20
within 10-mile radius
Outside the 10-mile radius?
Call (865) 300-5988 for a custom quote based on distance and timing.
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Pet Health Monitoring
Longer-format wellness visits for senior pets, post-surgical recovery, or pets on complex medication schedules.
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|
| Per visit (45–60 min) | $35 | Vitals, medication, wellness check, detailed report. |
| Daily visit package | $210 / week | 7 visits, save vs. per-visit pricing. |
| Twice-daily package | $420 / week | For pets needing AM/PM medication or close monitoring. |
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Discounts
🎖️ Military & Veteran
10% off all services for active-duty service members and veterans. Thank you for your service.
🐕 Multi-Pet
10% off the second pet in the same household. Boarding has its own multi-dog rate ($45/night for the additional dog).
📅 Extended Boarding
5% off stays of 7 nights or longer. Applied automatically.
Deposit, Cancellation & Capacity
Deposit to hold a spot
A 50% deposit secures boarding and board & train spots. Deposit applies to your final balance and confirms your dates against our 15-dog cap.
Cancellation
Cancel boarding 7+ days in advance for a full deposit refund. Cancellations within 7 days forfeit the deposit (we typically can't re-book a spot that close to the date). Holiday weeks require 14 days notice.
Capacity
We intentionally cap boarding + daycare at 15 dogs combined. Board & train runs 2–3 dogs at a time. This is why we book up — please plan ahead.
Outside-hour fee
Drop-off or pickup outside our published hours (M-F 7AM–7PM, Sat 9AM–5PM, closed Sun) carries a $10 fee when arrangements can be accommodated.
Late-pickup (boarding)
Boarding pickups after 4:00 PM are charged an additional night — your dog has had a full day of care.
Payment
We accept all major cards, cash, and digital payments. Final invoice is due at pickup.
All prices are subject to change. This page is reviewed quarterly and the date above reflects the most recent update.
Have a question about pricing?
We'll quote you up front — no hidden fees, no last-minute add-ons.