Dog Boarding in Sudbury, Ontario
Max and Joy offers home-based dog boarding in Greater Sudbury with personal, one-on-one attention, the same caregivers for the entire stay, and daily photo updates so you can actually enjoy your trip.
Home-Based, Not a Kennel
Personal Care, Always
Locally Owned and Insured
Photo & Text Updates
100%
Individual attention for every dog
1
Meet and greet required before every first boarding stay
0
Rotating caregivers. Same team for your dog’s entire stay
5★
Rated on Google by Sudbury dog owners
Dog Boarding in Greater Sudbury,
Done Properly
Most dog boarding in Sudbury means one of two things: a commercial kennel where your dog is one of many, or a random sitter you found online. Max and Joy is neither.
We run a home-based boarding service from our house in Greater Sudbury. Your dog comes to us, lives inside our home for the duration of their stay, and follows a proper daily routine including walks, play, rest, and outdoor time. They sleep in a comfortable bed (not a cage), and they are never left unattended.
We keep our boarding focused on individual care. Every dog is vaccinated, temperament-checked, and introduced properly before any stay begins. We have turned bookings away when the group dynamic was not right. We will always do that.
What Every Boarding Stay Includes
From the moment your dog arrives to the moment you pick them up, here is exactly what their stay looks like.
Indoor Home Living
Comfortable Sleep Space
Medication and Special Care
Backyard and Outdoor Time
Daily Photo and Video Updates
Morning and evening walks are not included. They can be added for an additional fee. Please ask when booking.
Why This Is Different
A Real Home,
Not a Kennel
Your Dog Lives in Our Home
Individual Attention, Every Stay
The Same People, Every Stay
We Check Compatibility Before Every Booking
GPS tracking and photo updates after each walk
How It Works
It is straightforward. Here is what happens from first contact to your dog’s first visit.
01.
Book Online or Message Us
Book online or call us. Tell us which service you need and a bit about your dog.
02.
Meet and Greet
Required before daycare, boarding, and pet sitting. so we can assess the fit before any stay or walk begins.
03.
Drop Off
You bring your dog on the first day of their stay.
04.
Relax and Get Updates
GPS tracking, Photos and check-ins. You always know how your dog is doing without having to ask.
Is Our Boarding Right for Your Dog?
Our boarding is a particularly good fit for:
- Dogs that do not settle well in commercial kennel environments
- Dogs that need a calm, structured routine to feel secure
- Anxious or shy dogs that do better with consistent, familiar people
- Owners that want daily updates and real communication during their trip
- Dogs that have stayed with us before for daycare and already know our home
If you are not sure whether boarding or daycare is the right option for your situation, take a look at our other services doggy daycare or pet sitting for more detail.
Areas we serve
Dog Boarding for Greater Sudbury Families
- New Sudbury
- Garson
- Flour Mill
- Minnow Lake
- Donovan
- South End
- Downtown Sudbury
You bring your dog to us, so distance from your home is generally not a barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dog Boarding
No. Your dog comes to our home. We provide all care here in our own space. Dog walking is the only service where we come to you.
In a kennel, your dog is one of many in a commercial facility, often in a kennel run or cage, with staff changing throughout the day. With us, your dog lives in our actual home, with a small, carefully selected group of dogs, and the same caregivers for the entire stay.
Yes, for every new dog before their first stay. It protects your dog, it protects the other dogs we have booked, and it makes the actual stay go much more smoothly because your dog has already been to our home.
Your dog needs to be up to date on core vaccinations before any stay. We will confirm what we require when you reach out.
Bring your dog's own food (portioned per meal if possible), any medications with clear written instructions, a collar with ID tags, and a comfort item from home if they have one they like.
Often yes. Tell us what your dog needs when you get in touch. We will let you know honestly whether we can accommodate them safely.
First stays are very welcome. The meet-and-greet helps a lot. Your dog gets to explore our home before the actual stay, which makes the transition much less stressful for them.
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Sudbury, Ontario
A calm home. Personal attention every time. The same people every time. If you have a trip coming up and need trusted overnight care for your dog in Greater Sudbury, get in touch today.
