Cage-Free Dog Boarding in Fayetteville, Arkansas

A Different Approach to Overnight Boarding

Leaving your dog somewhere overnight can be stressful, especially when you're not sure what their experience will be like.

At Inside Out Dog Daycare, we've taken a different approach to boarding. Rather than relying on traditional kennels, we offer a cage-free environment where dogs can spend their time in carefully managed groups.

One of the things I'm particularly proud of is that we have a person physically present with the dogs overnight. Not watching through a camera from home, not monitoring them from another room, but actually right there with them. I believe that if we're going to take responsibility for your dog overnight, someone should be there with them.

Our boarding program was designed with the same philosophy as our daycare: providing an experience that prioritizes your dog's comfort, behavior, and overall well-being.

Company Overview

Boarding Should Be More Than Somewhere to Sleep

As a professional dog trainer, I've always believed that the environment a dog spends time in can have a significant impact on their behavior and well-being.

Traditional boarding facilities often rely heavily on kennels and individual confinement. While that works well for some dogs, I wanted to offer something different for dogs that are comfortable in a social environment.

When I designed our boarding program, I wanted dogs to have the opportunity to move around, interact, and enjoy their time with us rather than spending the majority of their stay confined.

Of course, cage-free boarding introduces its own challenges. Managing groups of dogs requires a good understanding of canine behavior, appropriate group selection, and knowing when dogs need space from one another.

We've worked hard to develop a boarding program that takes those challenges seriously while giving dogs an experience that feels less like traditional boarding and more like an extension of their everyday life.

A Boarding Experience Built Around the Dogs

Cage-Free Accommodations

Our boarding program offers an alternative to traditional kennel-based boarding. Dogs have the opportunity to enjoy a more open environment rather than spending their stay confined to individual kennels.

Small, Carefully Managed Groups

We intentionally keep our boarding groups small. Dogs are grouped with temperament and compatibility in mind, allowing us to create a more manageable and comfortable environment.

Comfort and Well-Being

We believe a good boarding experience should balance activity with opportunities to relax. Our goal is to help dogs feel comfortable during their stay, not simply keep them entertained.

Home Away From Home

One of the greatest compliments we regularly receive from our boarding clients is how normal their dogs act when they get home. No adjustment period, no unusual behavior, just the same dog they dropped off.

I think a lot of that comes down to the environment we've created. Rather than spending their stay in a kennel, dogs are able to move around, socialize, relax, and sleep in a more natural, home-like setting, with a person right there beside them.

For many dogs, this makes the transition between home and boarding much easier. Instead of having to adjust to a completely different way of living, they're simply spending a few nights in another environment where they can feel comfortable.

That's really what I want boarding to feel like. Not like your dog was sent away, but like they just spent a few nights at another home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Dog Daycare Experience

  • Wherever they're most comfortable! Our boarding dogs aren't confined to traditional kennels overnight. They have the freedom to find a comfortable spot to settle down, whether that's curled up on a dog bed, stretched out on the floor, or snuggled up near the person staying with them. On particularly nice nights, some dogs may even have the option to sleep outside!

  • Absolutely! This is one of the things that makes our boarding program different. We have a person physically present with the dogs throughout the night. Not watching them through a camera from home or monitoring them from another room, but actually staying right there with them. If a dog needs attention, wants to go outside, or if there’s an emergency, there's right there to help.

  • Yes! Our boarding dogs have access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Since someone is physically present with them overnight, we're able to recognize when a dog needs to go outside and let them out. They're not stuck waiting until morning for their next scheduled potty break.

  • This is one of the questions we get asked most often! While our boarding program is cage-free, mealtimes are an exception. Dogs are separated and typically crated during feeding to prevent food-related conflicts and ensure everyone can eat comfortably and safely. For dogs who experience stress in a crate, we also have designated crate-free feeding areas where they can enjoy their meals separately, usually under the supervision of a handler. Being cage-free doesn't mean we throw structure out the window, especially when it comes to everyone's safety!

  • Our boarding dogs are rolled right into our regular daycare program! After breakfast (if your dog eats breakfast), we allow an hour for their food to settle before they join the daycare groups. From there, they get to enjoy all the same activities, enrichment, and amenities as our daycare dogs. Best of all, daycare is already included in the cost of boarding, so there's no additional charge for all the fun they'll have during the day!

  • We like to keep our pricing simple! Boarding is $58 per night, and that includes full access to our daycare program. No hidden fees, no early drop-off charges, and no additional costs for all the fun your dog has during their stay. The only additional charge is a discounted $15 half-day of daycare if your dog is picked up after 10 AM on their departure day. That's it!

  • We recommend bringing your dog's regular food to help keep their diet consistent during their stay. If your dog has specific care instructions, medications, or anything else we should know about, please let us know ahead of time. Because our boarding environment is shared with other dogs, check with us before bringing personal bedding, toys, or other belongings.

  • One of the compliments we hear most often from boarding clients is how normal their dogs seem when they get home. No unusual behavior or adjustment period, just the same dog they dropped off. While every dog is different and we can't promise that experience for everyone, it's something we're particularly proud of. We want boarding to feel less like a stay at a facility and more like spending a few nights at another home.

Their Home Away From Home

One of my favorite things about our boarding program is seeing how comfortable dogs become here. We have dogs who come in excited to see their friends, settle into their favorite sleeping spots at night, and wake up ready to do it all over again.

I know leaving your dog behind when you travel isn't always easy. That's why we've worked so hard to make boarding feel less like a stay at a facility and more like spending a few nights with friends.

Because while you're away making memories, I want your dog to be making a few of their own.