Buddy Boarding Farm is unlike any other boarding facility around offering an 8-acre, fenced in property for your pups roaming, relaxing, and playing pleasure.
Dogs are out and about enjoying the farm life all day long! Your fur-kiddo will participate in group pack walks, lounge in kiddie pools on hot summer days, relax in the shade, chase humans on mini 4-wheelers, receive oodles of personal one-on-one attention, watch movies with the crew, dance to music, and our personal fav-- snuggle time!! BBF does not charge fees for the above mentioned activities-- playtime, socialization, treats and care are essential to a dog's health and are therefore included in the total. If you'd like your buddy to get the extra special royal treatment, you are more than welcome to add special add-on services when creating a reservation.
Your dog will eat (separated from other buddies), sleep, and take periodic breaks in the Buddy Boarding Farmhouse or Barnhouse (both are fully equipped with heating and AC to maximize comfort).
Nick and Carly Crotinger, co-owners of Buddy Boarding, have known one another since 2003. They met in Junior High School and have been partners ever since. They married in 2018 and currently have a 2 year old daughter, a 6 year old daughter, two German Shepherd Dogs.
Carly graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2013 with a Master of Arts Degree in Communications and Public Relations. While Nick advanced his career and business management knowledge through real world experience. Both studied and received a certificate in Dog Training and Obedience in 2012 to further their knowledge in canine care and dog handling.
The dynamic duo's pet-care journey began in 2013 when they started providing at-home dog walking and pet-sitting services. What started out as a college-classroom project, turned in to the successful business that stands today! Nick and Carly are young, vibrant, active, energetic entrepreneurs -- that love any and all animals!
Once they acquainted themselves to the local Cincinnati pet care industry with their original in-home-dog-walking business, Nick and Carly dreamt of creating a place where humans could take their fur-kiddos without feeling anxious, unsure, nor nervous about leaving them while away. Dogs are family members after all, and should be treated as such - no matter where they are!
Carly and Nick would provide taxi services for their at-home-dog-walking clients - after taxiing dogs to and from different boarding facilities, they noticed a lack of fun, caring, home-style boarding facilities in the area. Most facilities they saw were overpriced, overcrowded, and very limited in outdoor space.
In 2015, the duo decided enough was enough - something must be done! Hence the creation of Buddy Boarding Farm! Now humans can enjoy their vacations, rest-assured knowing their fur-kiddo's are staying at a place that feels like home.
about us
Video Tour of the bbfarmhouse
Temperament Test
Temperament test drop off:
Monday-Friday: 7A-10A
Saturday: 9A-11A
Temperament test pick up:
Monday-Friday: 4P-7P
Saturday: 3P-5P
Temperament tests are offered Monday-Saturday with a scheduled reservation (excluding major holidays).
All dogs must pass a temperament test before attending any services.
A temperament test is an evaluation to ensure all dogs are socialized with other dogs, are friendly towards human pack leaders, and are not flight risks (i.e. actively seeking to escape).
Temperament tests are similar to daycare services. That is, owners drop their dog(s) off in the AM time block; pick up in the PM time block. Dogs will participate in group play sessions throughout the entire day so that BB pack leaders can assess their behavior.
*Buddy Boarding reserves all rights to deny any dog for aggressive, destructive, and any unsafe behavior.
Exit Bath
Small (Under 20lbs)
Short hair: $15
Long hair: $20
Medium (21lb-60lb)
Short hair: $25
Long hair: $30
Large (61lb-90lb)
Short hair: $35
Long hair: $40
Extra Large (91+)
Short hair: $45
Long hair: $50
Bath includes:
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Shampoo (+conditioner as needed)
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Ear Cleaning
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Blow dry
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Brush
Add an exit bath on to your buddy's reservation by selecting EXIT BATH on the Add-ons page when creating or modifying a reservation.
Overnight Dog Boarding
$40/night - 5 Nights or Less
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$20 for 2nd dog
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$10 for 3rd and beyond
$35/night - 6+ Nights
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$17.50 for 2nd dog
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$10 for 3rd dog
$0 - AM Pick-Up
$15 - PM Pick-UP
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+$10 for 2nd dog
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+$5 for 3rd and beyond
By day, it's all tail-wagging fun for our fur-kiddos in their exclusive outdoor paradise—chasing sunbeams, swapping secrets with pals, and having a ball!
When the moon rises and it's time for doggy dreams, our furry VIPs retreat to their snuggly, climate-controlled kennels, complete with fresh water and a mountain of love and care.
Each pup enjoys their own little nook for dining, followed by a chill-out session to let their tummies rest. Plus, they get two hydration breaks to keep those tails wagging and prevent any paw-some burnout!
Taxi
Taxi to Buddy Boarding Farm:
$10 - Base Fee
+ $2 per mile
+ $5 additional dog(s)
Taxi home:
$15 - Base Fee
+ $2 per mile
+ $10 for 2nd dog
+ $5 for 3rd dog (and any additional dogs)
Taxi time block: 11AM - 4PM
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Taxis are provided for boarding services
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Taxi services are not available for daycare
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Must be within a 5 mile radius of BBFARM
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No taxi services offered on major holidays
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By appointment only
Taxi's are provided during an open time block. That is, we will pick your dog up and drop them off between 11AM - 4PM. Not at a specific scheduled time.
Before we leave Buddy Boarding Farm to taxi your dog, we will send you a message to notify you that we are on our way.
Buddy Daycare
$25 - Per Day
Offered Monday - Saturday
(Excluding all major holidays)
Drop off:
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Monday-Friday: 7A-10A
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Saturday: 9A-11A
Pick up:
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Monday-Friday: 4P-7P
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Saturday: 3P-5P
Our furry pals get chauffeured in during our morning time slot and are whisked away during the PM slot. We roll out the daycare red carpet Monday through Saturday.
Heads up: we're on a paw-some break the week before and during any big holidays!
Our buddies are out and about playing all day long. The fur-babes are separated in to private temperature controlled kennels if their people pack a lunch (not required), followed by a 30 minutes post meal break to ensure tummies have settled. Fur-kiddo's get a one hour chill out break in the middle of the day so that the Buddy Crew can refuel for more fun in the sun!
Add On Services
Text Message Update:
$10 - per day
Photo Update:
$15 - per day
Video Update:
$20 - per day
One-on-One Session:
$26
If you would like to receive a scheduled update while your buddy stays with us -
either for a boarding stay
or daycare day -
select text, photo, or video add-on
on the Add-ons page when creating or modifying a reservation.
If your furry-friend would love an extra special play time, snuggle fest, or perhaps a nice, long walk around our property, select the one-on-one option on the add-on's section while making your buddy's next reservation. Special requests for your fur-kiddo's hoooman time? Send us an email or text to let us know!
