Dog boarding with The Dogfather is quoted per stay based on length, dog temperament, and any training reinforcement requested. Limited spots. 24/7 supervision. Located in Scarborough, Ontario.
What's Included
THE STANDARD WE HOLD.
Every dog gets the same treatment we'd give our own. No tier upsells, no “premium add-ons” — the only standard is the highest one.
Structured daycare during your dog's stay
Real-time photo updates
Optional training during boarding (+$50/day)
Insured & bonded
24/7 supervision — never warehoused
On-call vet
Pickup / dropoff available within GTA (+$50)
Climate-controlled indoor space
Transparent Pricing
ONE PRICE. NO UPSELLS.
Daycare
$90/ day
Drop off morning, pick up evening. Trainer-led structured play and rest.
Boarding is $90/day, Board & Train is $150/day, Reactive/Aggressive Board & Train is $250/day, Special Needs Board & Train is $200/day, and structured daycare is $90/day. Start with a free 30-minute consultation. If a formal evaluation is needed, it is $50 and credited toward an enrolled program.
How much is dog daycare?
$90/day for trainer-led structured daycare. Drop off in the morning, pick up in the evening. Structured play, rest cycles, enrichment, and obedience reinforcement throughout the day. Not a free-for-all open play room.
Do you take reactive or aggressive dogs?
Yes — reactive and aggressive dogs are handled case by case. Reactive/Aggressive Board & Train is $250/day, with separate intake, controlled yard time, and daily behaviour work. Start with a free 30-minute consultation. If a formal evaluation is needed, it is $50 and credited toward an enrolled program.
Do you board special-needs or senior dogs?
Yes — Special Needs Board & Train is $200/day. It can include a hand-fed feeding schedule, medication administration, extra one-on-one care, and a signed pet medical authorization at intake for senior, medical, anxious, or otherwise high-needs dogs.
How is trainer-run boarding different from a regular kennel?
Four structural differences: (1) supervised by a working trainer, not minimum-wage kennel attendants; (2) small-batch — max 4 dogs at a time, not 30+; (3) structured day with walks, training reinforcement, premium crates for rest cycles + overnight (safe separation from other on-site dogs), and enrichment, not 8 hours of group play.
Are dogs crated at The Dogfather?
Yes — premium crates are used for rest periods during the day and overnight. This is safe separation from other on-site dogs and is core to a structured stay. Dogs are out of the crate for walks, training, supervised yard time, meals, and enrichment throughout the day.
Will my dog meet other dogs during boarding?
Only if you opt in and the temperament fit is right. Group time is never randomized. Reactive dogs, special-needs dogs, and dogs whose owners decline group play get separate yard time. Group play is supervised by the trainer when it does happen.
What about overnight supervision?
24/7 on-site supervision. Phone is always on for owner contact. There are no camera-only overnight periods. Dogs rest in premium crates overnight for safe separation.
How do I know how my dog is doing?
Photo + 30-second video update every 24 hours, sent proactively to your phone or email. You don't have to chase updates.
My dog is on Prozac, Gabapentin, or Trazodone — can you maintain meds?
Yes. The medication schedule and pet medical authorization are signed before the first stay. Medication support is included in Special Needs Board & Train at $200/day or may be available as an add-on to standard boarding after intake review.
What service area do you cover?
Boarding in Scarborough, Ontario — owner drop-off, exact address confirmed at booking. Clients drive in from Toronto, Scarborough, Markham, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. Most GTA drive times are 20–45 minutes off-peak via the 401/407.
How far in advance should I book?
Standard week: 5–7 days ahead. Long weekends, summer, and Christmas: 2–4 weeks ahead. Boarding spots are first-confirmed-booking — you can lock dates at https://dogfather.ca/services/boarding.
What's your cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled 48+ hours before drop-off. 50% refund if cancelled 24–48 hours before. No refund within 24 hours (your dog's spot is held).
Can I do same-day drop-off?
Only after a meet-and-greet has happened. First-time clients book the meet-and-greet first, then the boarding. After your dog has been here once, same-day drop-off is fine.
Do you also offer board & train?
Yes — $150/day for Board & Train. This is the standard boarding setup plus daily structured training such as heel, place, recall, and leash manners. Reactive/Aggressive Board & Train is $250/day and adds daily behaviour modification.
$50 Evaluation · 30 Minutes · Interac e-Transfer
Dog Training Evaluation — Scarborough & GTA
Is the dog-training evaluation free?
No. Evaluations are $50 CAD, paid by Interac e-Transfer to book. The fee is credited in full toward an enrolled program if you enroll. Book at https://dogfather.ca/free-evaluation.
Where do you meet for a dog-training evaluation in Scarborough?
In-person evaluations are held at Brooks Rd Park, 51 Keeler Blvd, Scarborough, ON. It is a neutral outdoor public meetup serving Toronto and the GTA.
How much is dog boarding and board and train in the GTA?
Dog boarding is $90/day and Board & Train is $150/day. The 30-minute evaluation is $50 CAD by Interac e-Transfer, pay to book, credited toward an enrolled program.
How do I book the dog-training evaluation?
Book online at https://dogfather.ca/free-evaluation or text/call 647-551-2633. Choose a date and time on the form, then send the $50 CAD Interac e-Transfer to hold that slot. In-person evaluations meet at Brooks Rd Park, 51 Keeler Blvd, Scarborough, ON, which is a public meetup rather than a business address.
Insured & Bonded
Toronto & GTA Service
Direct Trainer Oversight
Lifetime Support
✓Insured
✓Bonded
✓DOLA Compliant
✓Ontario Small Claims Protected
CHECK AVAILABILITY.
Long-weekend and holiday dates fill first — book 2–4 weeks ahead. Pricing is quoted per stay based on length, dog temperament, and any training reinforcement requested.
