Boarding
Our boarding program is
designed for dogs who need
both comfort and activity.
Board with Confidence
When you’re away, your dog will enjoy a comfortable, home-style boarding experience with daily exercise and structure through Canine Cardio.
Boarding guests stay in a calm, residential environment with plenty of space to relax and unwind, while spending their days at our facility for treadmill workouts, playgroups, and enrichment. Every boarding stay includes our Drive Program — giving your dog daily physical and mental stimulation — with the option to upgrade to our Explorer Program for even more adventure and variety.
Boarding Details
Rate: $89 per night
• Drop-Off: 11 AM – 2 PM
• Pick-Up: by 12 PM (noon)
Late Pick-Up Option: +$55 for pick-up until 7 PM (includes evening exercise & optional home drop-off)
NEW GUESTS: Evaluation required ($30)
What's Included?
Home-Style Setting:
Dogs rest in a comfortable, relaxed environment with couches, dog beds, and cozy sleeping areas instead of kennels.
Daily Exercise at the Facility:
Each day includes play, treadmill workouts, and structured fitness sessions. Included: Drive Program – Flirt pole drills, weight pulling, lure course, core & balance work, and foundation conditioning.
Optional Upgrade:
Explorer Program – Adds swimming, agility circuits, scent work, and outdoor adventures (available for an additional fee).
Professional Care:
Managed by Certified Professional Animal Care Providers (CPACP) with training in canine health, behavior, and safety.
Overnight Supervision:
A trained caregiver remains on-site overnight to ensure all dogs are safe and comfortable.
With the Drive program included daily — and the option to upgrade to the Explorer Program — your dog stays active, engaged, and cared for like family while you’re away.
🚨 WE ARE BACK IN ACTION… FIRST STOP… @moxy.dc 🐾
And we are SO excited to officially announce our NEW TREADMILL TRAILER is hitting the road! 🎉🐕💨
We’re bringing Canine Cardio straight to the community with a mobile setup designed to get dogs moving, build confidence, burn energy, and have some FUN.
Come meet our dog pack and see the trailer tomorrow at @moxy.dc for National Dog Day and be one of the first to check out the new trailer in action! 🐾
📍 Moxy DC Hotel
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
Come say hi, meet some adoptable pups, get some doggie donuts and hang with the Canine Cardio crew, and celebrate DOGS with us. 🖤🐶
THE TREADMILLS ARE officially ON THE ROAD. 🚐💨
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#dogtreadmill #rundog #dogexercise #doglovers #dmvevents
🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July & Happy 3rd Birthday, George! 🎂🐾
Today we’re celebrating one of our favorite good boys and wishing George the happiest birthday! ❤️
While you’re enjoying the holiday, remember that the 4th of July can be one of the most stressful days of the year for dogs. Fireworks, parties, and unfamiliar noises can be overwhelming—even for confident pups.
A few ways to help your dog have a better holiday:
🐾 Get them out for plenty of physical exercise before the fireworks start.
🧠 Add mental enrichment like sniffing games, frozen Kongs, or puzzle toys to help tire their brain.
🏡 Keep them safely indoors before dark with doors, gates, and fences secured.
🎶 Close the blinds and turn on music or the TV to help muffle the fireworks.
🦴 Give them a cozy, safe place to relax where they feel comfortable.
A tired dog is often a calmer dog—but remember, exercise won’t completely eliminate fear if your dog is truly noise-sensitive. If your pup struggles every year, don’t wait until the fireworks begin to make a plan.
From all of us at Canine Cardio, have a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸❤️
🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday, George! We know you are having so much fun boarding with us!
#FourthOfJuly #DogLovers #FireworkSafety #HappyDogs #CanineCardio
One of the biggest misconceptions in dog ownership is that more freedom always equals a happier dog.
For many dogs, unlimited access to the house, constant stimulation, and no clear expectations can actually increase anxiety.
Dogs thrive when they know what’s expected of them. Structure, routine, exercise, mental enrichment, and rest help create confidence, stability, and a calmer state of mind.
That’s exactly why at Canine Cardio, our days are built around structure. From guided activities and mental enrichment to exercise and scheduled rest, we help dogs learn how to be successful, confident, and balanced.
A confident dog isn’t built through endless freedom, it’s built through guidance. 🐾
Have you noticed your dog becoming calmer when they’re given more structure?
#CanineCardio #DogTraining #DogBehavior #ConfidentDogs #WhereADogCanBeADogAgain
If dogs could talk, we think they’d say something like this:
“Thanks for choosing me.
Thanks for loving me on my best days and my chaotic ones.
Thanks for every walk, every treat, every cuddle, and every time you called me a good dog.” 🐾
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Canine Cardio moms 💖
Whether your babies have two legs or four, today is for celebrating all the love, care, patience, and comfort you give every single day.
#happymothersday #dogmom #caninecardio
Happy Dog Mom Day to the women who plan their lives around potty breaks, have 10,000 photos of their dog sleeping, and somehow never leave the house without dog hair on them 🤍
At Canine Cardio we get to see firsthand how loved your dogs are every single day, and it never goes unnoticed. Thank you for trusting us with your babies, spoiling them endlessly, and being the kind of moms dogs deserve.
Today is for the dog moms 🐾✨
#dogmomday #caninecardio #dogmomlife
A dog being scared of something does not automatically mean they should avoid it forever. 🩵
Part of good coaching is understanding the difference between overwhelming a dog… and helping them work through uncertainty with guidance, clarity, and support.
The first time he saw the treadmill, he looked terrified. But instead of labeling him as “unable” or giving up the second he felt uncomfortable, we slowed down, stayed consistent, and helped him build confidence through the process.
Now look at him.
Sometimes confidence is built by realizing the scary thing didn’t break you. 🐾
That’s what coaching is. Not force. Not flooding. Guidance through the uncomfortable moments so the dog comes out stronger on the other side.
#CanineCardio #DogTransformation #DogTraining #ConfidenceBuilding #WorkingDog
Happy Cinco de Mayo from our crew 🐶🇲🇽✨
Tacos? Check. 🌮
Sombreros? Check. 🎉
Pups ready to party harder than you? Absolutely 🐾💃
Cinco de Mayo = 100% wiggles, 0% chill 😌
#cincodemayo #doglovers #explore #caninecardio
At Canine Cardio, we incorporate puzzles into our structured daycare days to give dogs the mental stimulation they need, not just physical exercise. Sniffing, problem-solving, and figuring things out taps into their natural instincts and helps tire them out in a completely different (and super important) way.
Why we love them:
• Builds confidence
• Reduces boredom + unwanted behaviors
• Encourages calm focus
• Works their brain just as much as their body
A tired dog isn’t just one who ran all day, it’s one who thought all day too!
Because here, we don’t just let dogs run… we help them learn, grow, and use that brain! 🐶✨
#caninecardio #dogsofinstagram #dogpuzzletoys #puzzlesfordogs #clubcaninecardio