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Give Your Dog the Best Stay

Dog hospitality reimagined.

Our services

Five-star accommodations for FOUR-LEGGED friends

Nighttime

Suites only boarding designed to minimize stress. Just like home.

Daytime

A higher staff-to-dog ratio, plus multiple thoughtfully-designed daycare environments.

Bathtime

On-site bathing services so your dogs leave as fresh as they arrived.

Our locations

Find Your Dog's
Happy Place

Berry Hill

Nashville

Nestled between the famed recording studios and Geodis Park, our first location is conveniently located for most Nashvillians.

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West Nashville

Nashville

Situated on bustling Charlotte Pike between The Nations and Sylvan Park, this location defines dog hospitality on the West Side.

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East Nashville

Nashville

Tucked back on a quiet street off Trinity Lane, this location is perfect for those residing in East Nashville, Germantown, and the East suburbs.

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Design District

Dallas

Minutes from Love Field, the elevated design of our first Dallas location seamlessly fits in with the nearby galleries and showrooms.

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Lakewood

Dallas

Only a frisbee’s throw from White Rock Dog Park, this location calls the oft-visited Medallion Center home.

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Testimonials

Happy dogs =
Happy parents

Yardstick cares for my dogs’ individual needs, with one needing solo play and the other loving group play.

Kelsey B.

Yardstick’s system is perfect for my anxious dog, with small group play and lovely suites. Daily photo updates show my pups thriving.

Shawnee B.

Yardstick’s amazing updates kept me at ease while my dog smiled all week. The staff truly love what they do!

Kasey M.

Yardstick accommodated our senior dog with dementia kindly. Both dogs were happy and healthy after their stay.

Alyn T

Yardstick’s clean facility and text updates make boarding and daycare great for our dachshund, Einstein.

Taylor E.

Charlie LOVES going to Yardstick! He literally cries from excitement once he realizes where we're going.

Allie M.

Yardstick provided a relaxed boarding experience. The attentive staff, quiet atmosphere, and frequent photo updates were stellar.

Jana H.

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What’s required of dogs in order to visit Yardstick?

Our top priority is the safety of our staff and the safety of the dogs in our care. Requirements are as follows:

  • Minimum age: dogs must be a minimum of 4 months old.
  • Spay/neuter: all dogs over the age of 6 months must be spayed or neutered. Exceptions may be considered up to the age of 18 months with a vet’s recommendation; however, these dogs will be restricted to play time with a select number of same sex peers. The same protocol will be followed for puppies between 4-6 months of age who have not yet been altered. We do not accept intact females who are in heat.
  • Vaccinations: up-to-date rabies, distemper (one or three-year vaccines), Bordetella, and an annual canine influenza vaccine are required. Proof(s) of vaccination may be uploaded to your Goose profile or emailed to your respective location (refer to Locations page).
  • Flea & Tick: regular administration of preventative flea/tick medication is required.
  • Fit Tests: are not required prior to a dog's first visit. We will conduct them prior to participation in group play.
How do I make boarding or daycare reservations?

We ask that customers make reservations online by clicking the "Book Now" button. Nighttime reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance and will be confirmed instantaneously, subject to availability. In the event there is no availability for your requested date(s), please send an email to your desired location’s respective email address (refer to Locations page) and you will be added to our waitlist.

Our website does not currently support Daytime reservations. Please refer to email instructions on the Locations page to schedule.

What are the hours for drop-off and pick-up?

We are open for drop-off/pick-up between 6:30am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday, and between 9:00am - 6:30pm on weekends.

If you are unable to pick up your dogs by 6:30pm, they will transition to our Nighttime service and you will be billed accordingly.

Do you have 24/7 supervision?

Yes. We are proud to say we have staff on-site 24/7/365 to make sure your dogs are safe and cared for overnight.

What happens if my dog gets sick or needs medical care?

While all of our staff are trained in canine first-aid and CPR, sometimes incidents happen. It's the nature of caring for dogs. We are partnered with local animal hospitals that operate 24/7, as well as with veterinarians offering telemedicine for more minor scenarios. In the event a dog requires urgent medical attention, we will notify you or your emergency contact and immediately transport the dog to the animal hospital for treatment.