Fun, Safe, and Reliable Dog Boarding at Silva’s Dog House

At Silva’s Dog House, our in-home dog boarding isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a home-away-from-home for pups across Missoula and Frenchtown. Your dog will stay directly with the Silva family in our home, where they receive one-on-one care, structured routines, and plenty of attention throughout the day.

Reserve Your Dog’s Stay

🐾 Why Choose Our Boarding?

Limited-capacity boarding

With only four boarding spots available at a time, we are able to provide a calmer environment, more individualized attention, and a more structured experience for every dog in our care.

Home-style environment

Dogs stay in a calm, structured home environment with consistent care, daily routine, and attentive supervision throughout their stay.

Structured daily routine

Each day includes a balanced routine of exercise, rest, feeding, and supervised interaction to help maintain consistency and reduce stress.

Individualized care

Every dog is cared for as an individual, with attention given to their personality, comfort level, routine, and overall well-being.

Medication accommodations

We are experienced and comfortable caring for dogs on routine medications and maintaining their normal care routines throughout their stay.

Enrichment and engagement

Dogs receive daily mental and physical enrichment through structured activities, exercise, toys, and interaction appropriate for each dog.

Experienced handling and care

As a certified dog trainer, Brianna brings an experienced understanding of canine behavior, structure, and routine into every dog’s stay.

Safety and preparedness

Silva’s Dog House is certified in American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR to help provide added preparedness and peace of mind during your dog’s stay.

🐾 What to Expect

A calm, structured environment

Dogs staying at Silva’s Dog House are cared for in a calm, structured home environment designed to provide consistency, routine, and a lower-stress boarding experience.

Balanced daily routine

Each day includes a balance of exercise, rest, feeding, enrichment, and supervised interaction to help dogs remain comfortable and settled throughout their stay.

Individual attention and care

Because we maintain a limited number of boarding dogs at a time, we are able to provide more individualized attention and maintain each dog’s normal routines as closely as possible.

Comfortable rest and downtime

Rest and decompression are an important part of every dog’s stay. Dogs are given time to relax, settle, and recharge between activity and interaction.

Medication and feeding routines

Medication schedules, feeding instructions, and other routine care needs are followed carefully to help maintain consistency while your dog is away from home.

Updates and communication

We understand that leaving your dog with someone else is a big decision. We strive to maintain clear communication and provide updates throughout your dog’s stay when appropriate.

🐾 The Boarding Process

1. Reserve Your Dates

Select your dog’s stay dates, choose your handoff appointment times, and complete your reservation through our online booking system.

2. Complete Your Boarding Forms

After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your boarding intake form, vaccine upload instructions, boarding preparation information, and additional details regarding your scheduled handoff appointments.

Boarding policies and agreements will be sent separately for review and signature prior to your dog’s stay.

3. Handoff Appointments

Boarding arrivals and departures take place by scheduled appointment at our designated public meeting location in Missoula.

Because Silva’s Dog House operates as a structured home-style boarding environment rather than a public kennel facility, we do not offer traditional walk-through tours of the home environment. However, we’re always happy to answer questions and help ensure you feel comfortable and informed throughout the process.

4. Prepare for Your Dog’s Stay

Detailed information regarding what to bring, feeding instructions, medications, and other important reminders will be included in your confirmation email.

5. Enjoy Peace of Mind While You’re Away

Once everything is completed, your dog’s stay is officially scheduled, and we’ll take it from there—providing structured care, routine, attentive supervision, and clear communication throughout their stay.

🐾 Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccines are required for boarding?

Dogs must be up to date on required vaccinations prior to their stay. Vaccine records are uploaded through the boarding intake form after booking.

Can you administer medications?

Yes. We are experienced and comfortable caring for dogs on routine medications and following their normal care schedules during their stay.

What should I bring for my dog’s stay?

Detailed preparation information will be provided after booking, including what to bring, feeding instructions, and other helpful information prior to your dog’s arrival.

Where do drop-off and pick-up take place?

Boarding drop-off and pick-up appointments take place at a scheduled meeting location. Additional details and scheduling information are provided after booking.

Can I tour the boarding environment?

Silva’s Dog House operates as a structured home-style boarding environment rather than a public kennel facility, so we do not offer traditional walk-through tours of the home environment.

However, we are always happy to answer questions, provide updates throughout your dog’s stay, and help ensure you feel comfortable and informed before booking. We also offer optional meet-and-greet appointments at our designated public meeting location for clients who would like to meet in person prior to their dog’s stay.

Will my dog interact with other dogs?

Every dog’s stay is managed carefully based on temperament, comfort level, and overall safety. Supervised interaction may vary depending on the dogs staying with us at the time.

Can you accommodate puppies or senior dogs?

In many cases, yes. Please contact us prior to booking if your dog has special care needs, mobility concerns, or other accommodations that may need additional discussion.

How many dogs do you board at one time?

We maintain a limited-capacity boarding program with only four boarding spots available at a time to help provide a calmer and more structured environment.

What happens after I book?

After completing your reservation, you’ll receive follow-up emails with your intake forms, vaccine upload form, boarding contract, policies, and scheduling information for drop-off and pick-up appointments.