Our West location waitlist is currently limited to behaviorist referral and young puppies only. Our East location waitlist is open and taking submissions. *We are not currently accepting any out of town daycare or boarding*

REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS

  • • Spayed or neutered if 7 months of age or older

    • Distemper vaccine (1 or 3yr)

    • Rabies vaccine (1 or 3yr)

    • Bordetella vaccine (canine cough) every 6 months or annually

    • Dogs must be using a veterinarian-approved flea control

    • Dogs should be non-aggressive with people and other dogs (please visit our FAQ page for more info)

    • Dogs must complete an “interview” process which consists of a social behavior evaluation, verification of all vaccines, completed paperwork and a day of daycare for observation. See below for more information on the interview process.

    • We strongly recommend the canine flu vaccine, but do not require it

  • • Puppies must have had their second distemper booster

    • Bordetella vaccine

    • Rabies vaccine by 6 months

    • Spayed or neutered by 7 months

    • Puppies complete an interview day

    • Bordetella vaccine

    • Rabies vaccine by 6 months

    • Spayed or neutered by 7 months

    • Puppies complete an interview day

INTERVIEWS

Every dog is required to complete an “interview” before coming to Happy Tails for boarding or daycare.  Interview days consist of a slow introduction to one of our three playgroups, and a general evaluation of behavior throughout the day.  Dogs that are nervous, shy or don’t have an extensive socialization history may require multiple shorter appointments for their comfort. A typical interview day lasts from around 10am-3pm (dependent on appointment availability). Please expect to spend at least 15 minutes with us filling out paperwork and assuring your dog will be comfortable to stay the day.

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JOINING HAPPY TAILS

*We are not currently accepting any out of town daycare or boarding*

Our East location is taking new waitlist applications. Our West location is currently closed to new submissions. Possible West waitlist exceptions include:

• If you have a young puppy (under 17 weeks)

• If you have a referral from a local behaviorist

If these apply, please call us to discuss at (828) 628-8510 (ext. 3 or 4)

Please submit the membership form below if you would like to become a member at East.

Love from our Clients

“Best doggy day care period in Asheville. Friendly staff who have your dog's best interest. Very attentive, caring and loving service for any dog from pup to adult. Extremely affordable and luxury packages for everyone. My pup Yogi loves the West location because of all his friends he made. Looking forward to trying the East location. Highly recommended in Asheville for your dog.”

— KN

“My dog had his interview today with Happy Tails West and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. And they even sent him home with a photo and report card of how he did. Looking forward to working with them more for my daycare and boarding needs.”

— Rob Hlavaty