Welcome! Our family provides exclusive overnight home boarding for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. We are based in Alexandria, Virginia, only 10 miles south of Washington, DC. We can’t wait to meet you!
Chelsie, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Doggie Suite in our home
Our Family
Who are we?
Meet Elliot, Diana, Noel & Chelsie.
We are a loving family of four—our 3-year-old daughter, Noel, and our beloved 7-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chelsie, bring so much joy to our home. Diana is from Peru, and Elliot is from Iowa. Diana and Elliot met in Washington, DC. Like many families, we moved to Northern Virginia after having our daughter.
We share a deep love for Cavaliers. We believe they are a special breed that thrives in a warm, caring home—not in kennels. Your Cavalier will never be kenneled here—they will have the freedom to snuggle on the sofa or relax in their own bed or preferred space.
We are opening our home to provide your dog with the same love, care, and respect we give our own—treating them like a cherished member of the family. Our expertise with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and their unique needs enables us to offer them a comfortable and loving holiday home while their owners are away.
Discover our home
LARGE FENCED BACKYARD
DOGGIE SUITE
SPACIOUS
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
Gentle care
Experienced dog owners, you can trust
Elliot and I work together to ensure every guest in our home feels comfortable and well cared for. We offer home boarding for Cavaliers, but they must be comfortable around small children.
For sleeping arrangements, our guest bedroom serves as a cozy doggie suite. We do not have kennels. If your dog finds comfort in sleeping in a crate, feel free to bring one along.
Our spacious, fenced backyard provides plenty of room for dogs to run, play, and take bathroom breaks. In the summer, we set up a doggie swimming pool, giving our furry guests a fun way to cool off on hot days.
Throughout your dog's stay, you will receive regular "pupdates" from us, including photos, videos, and messages to keep you updated on how they are doing.
Prices
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book your dog's stay with us, the remaining 50% is required prior to your dog's arrival.
Overnight Boarding: $50/night per dog.
Pickups after 11:30AM on departure day incur a $35 daycare fee. Pickups after 4PM incur the full boarding fee of $50 because this impacts the number of dogs we can care for in our home that day.
Home Tour: Free.
Schedule a time to tour our home and meet our dog, Chelsie, in advance.
Boarding Requirements
Your dog is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We only accept purebred Cavaliers and do not accept mixed breeds.
Microchipped.
Neutered.
House-trained: Your dog must be potty-trained and should not require a potty pad.
Sociable with all types of dogs and people, including small children.
Does NOT have Separation Anxiety (SA): When a dog cannot cope with being separated or out of sight of a human, however briefly. Dogs with SA can become very distressed and anxious, resulting in crying, barking, scratching, and howling.
Does NOT eat dog poo and is NOT destructive nor marks (peeing around the house).
Is NOT Reactive: When a dog reacts angrily towards objects, people and animals by lunging, barking and growling.
Our home boarding is exclusively for Cavaliers, as this affectionate breed requires plenty of love and attention and often struggles in environments with larger, high-energy dogs.
Next Step
If your dog meets the "Boarding Requirements" listed above, please email us at CavalierBoarding@gmail.com to inquire about availability. In your email, provide your dog’s details (name, age, medical need, potty training status, etc.) and desired boarding dates.
Long before anything is booked, we ask that you and your dog come to meet us in our home environment. This is a very relaxed meeting. It is a chance for you and your dog to see where they might be staying and meet our family, including our dog, Chelsie. If we are a good match, you can proceed to book an overnight.
Booking & Payment
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book your dog's stay with us, the remaining 50% is required prior to your dog's arrival.
If your dates change, please notify us as soon as possible. Once the dates are confirmed, you can pay your 50% non-refundable deposit (50% of the total cost) via Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Please be aware that a 3.01% credit card fee will be applied to the total if paying through PayPal.
Location
Our home is in Alexandria, Virginia (zip code 22310).
We are 7.5 miles from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 31.6 miles from the Dulles International Airport (IAD), and 11.5 miles from the White House in Washington, DC.
Contact Me
Mobile: +1-571-230-9686 (Text)
Email: CavalierBoarding@gmail.com
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