Dog Boarding Services in Westchester, NY & Fairfield County, CT
Real Home Boarding — Not a Kennel. Maximum 3 Pets. Multiple Daily Walks Included.
What Is Thumping Tails Dog Boarding? What Is Thumping Tails Dog Boarding?
Thumping Tails provides home-based dog boarding throughout Southern Westchester County, NY — including Harrison, Scarsdale, Rye, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, White Plains, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Purchase, and West Harrison — and in Fairfield County, CT, including Greenwich. Your dog stays in a real home with a dedicated pet companion, not in a kennel or commercial facility. Each boarding home takes a maximum of 3 pets, includes multiple daily walks, feedings on your dog’s schedule, oral medication administration, and real-time updates. One month’s notice is recommended; last-minute bookings are often possible.
A Kennel Is Not the Only Option — And for Most Dogs, It’s Not the Best One
Dog kennels serve a purpose. But for many dogs — especially those who are anxious, older, used to a home routine, or simply social by nature — a commercial boarding facility is a genuinely stressful experience. The noise, the confinement, the unfamiliar smells, the absence of human connection for long stretches of the day. Dogs communicate their discomfort in ways owners notice the moment they’re picked up: the weight loss, the exhaustion, the clingy behavior that takes days to settle.
Thumping Tails offers something different. Your dog stays in a real home — with a sofa, a yard, a daily routine, and a pet companion who is actually there. Not rotating staff. Not a kennel run. A home, with someone who genuinely wants your dog to be comfortable and happy while you’re away.
We’ve been providing home boarding across Southern Westchester and Fairfield County since 2018, serving over 150 families. Our boarding homes accept a maximum of 3 pets at a time — because that limit is what makes the difference between real care and managed capacity.
What’s Included in Every Boarding Stay
Every Thumping Tails boarding stay comes with a consistent set of care standards — not a base package with add-ons for the basics.
- Multiple daily walks — Your dog is walked several times throughout the day, not just let out in a yard. Longer walks are available for high-energy dogs. We keep your dog moving and mentally stimulated.
- Meals on your schedule — Your dog eats what they normally eat, when they normally eat it. We follow your feeding routine exactly, including portion sizes and any dietary requirements
- Oral medication administration — Dogs on daily medications are fully accommodated. Let us know at booking what’s needed and we’ll make sure every dose is given correctly and on time.
- Real home environment — Your dog sleeps inside, has space to move around, and experiences the rhythms of a normal household day — not the sensory overload of a busy kennel.
- Constant human presence — Our pet companions are home-based. Your dog is not left alone in a facility between staff shifts — there is someone there with them throughout the day.
- Regular updates — You’ll receive updates and photos during your dog’s stay so you can travel or work with genuine peace of mind, not just hope.
- Maximum 3 pets per home — This is not a volume operation. The cap exists because it’s what allows us to give every dog the individual attention they deserve.
Thumping Tails Home Boarding vs. Traditional Kennels
| Thumping Tails Home Boarding | Traditional Kennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Your pet companion’s real home — couch, yard, routine | Your pet companion’s real home — couch, yard, routine |
| Number of dogs | Maximum 3 pets per home | Dozens to hundreds at busy facilities |
| Supervision | Home-based companion present most of the day; may step out up to 6 hours per day | Rotating staff shifts with varying ratios |
| Routine | Your dog’s existing schedule maintained | Facility schedule — your dog adapts to them |
| Walks | Multiple daily walks included | Often limited or charged as extras |
| Medication | Oral medications administered as needed | Varies by facility; often restricted |
| Noise & stress | Quiet home environment | Can be loud and overstimulating for anxious dogs |
| Booking notice | 1 month recommended; last-minute often possible | Popular kennels book weeks to months out |
Booking Note — Space Is Genuinely Limited
Because each boarding home accepts a maximum of 3 pets, availability fills up quickly — especially around holidays, school breaks, and summer travel season. We recommend booking at least one month in advance for planned trips.
Traveling sooner than that? Call us at 914-508-0985. We’ll do everything we can to accommodate last-minute needs and will let you know right away if space is available
Which Dogs Do Best With Home Boarding?
Home boarding works well for most dogs — but it’s particularly well-suited to dogs who fall into any of these categories:
- Anxious or sensitive dogs — Dogs who struggle in noisy, crowded environments thrive when boarding in a calm home setting with limited animals and consistent human company.
- Senior dogs — Older dogs benefit from a home environment that maintains their routine, keeps them comfortable, and accommodates any health or mobility needs without the chaos of a kennel.
- Dogs who are used to being indoors — Dogs who sleep on the couch and spend their days close to their owners adapt far better to home boarding than kennel confinement.
- Dogs on daily medication — Our pet companions administer oral medications correctly and on schedule — something many kennels either cannot or will not accommodate.
- Dogs who have never boarded before — A first boarding experience in a home environment is significantly less stressful than a first kennel stay, and sets a positive precedent for future trips
Where We Provide Dog Boarding
Thumping Tails provides home-based dog boarding across Southern Westchester County, NY and parts of Fairfield County, CT. Our service areas include:
Westchester County, NY: Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, Purchase, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, West Harrison, and White Plains.
Fairfield County, CT: Greenwich — including Byram, Belle Haven, Cos Cob, Glenville, Indian Fields, and Pemberwick.
Not sure if we board in your area? Call or text 914-508-0985 and we’ll confirm immediately.
What Dog Owners Say About Thumping Tails Boarding Your Attractive Heading
“Michael and the dog walkers have been on time, kind and reliable. Our dog is happy to see the dog walkers and they are enthusiastic to see her. Michael and all the dog walkers accommodate schedule changes and anything else we need for our dog. We recommend Thumping Tails without reservation!
Mary-Thomas Turnock
“Thumping Tails is the best! Always so accommodating and our girl, Cali loves her team. Her and Kelsey have a special bond, as well as all of the other walkers that fill in are awesome! We know our girl is in good hands and that’s all that matters!“
Tina Bilotta
Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Boarding
Your Dog Deserves a Real Home While You’re Away
Kennels are convenient. Home boarding is better. When your dog stays with Thumping Tails, they get walks, warmth, routine, and someone who genuinely cares — not a kennel run and a rotating roster of strangers.
Serving Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT since 2018. Over 150 families trust us with their dogs. Book your dog’s stay today — space fills fast.