Pawty Mansion is a licensed, boutique dog daycare and boarding sanctuary located in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. We provide a calm, home-based environment with 24/7 on-site supervision, a large private green space, and a highly curated intake process to ensure every dog thrives.
Pawty Mansion is a low-occupancy sanctuary designed strictly for dogs who thrive in a calm, predictable environment. For us, alignment means a family’s daily routines, communication style, and their dog’s natural temperament inherently support the peaceful rhythm of our resident community.
By partnering exclusively with aligned families, we are able to guarantee the emotionally safe, stable, and sensory-safe environment our clients deeply value.
All new families begin with our Admission Application. This allows us to understand your dog’s personality, needs, and routine. If the application indicates a potential fit, we will reach out within 24 hours to schedule a mandatory Residency Assessment ($45 evaluation fee).
Our onboarding sequence is non-negotiable for three critical reasons:
It is a structured, comprehensive behavioral evaluation conducted over a strict two-hour period. To accurately evaluate how your dog behaves independent of parental cues, owners do not remain onsite. This unaccompanied window allows us to observe your dog's true comfort, temperament, and baseline compatibility.
Our absolute priority is protecting the safety and emotional wellbeing of our current residents. Because we operate as a small, free-roaming, home-based sanctuary, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for undisclosed behavioral or medical concerns. We expect a complete, honest, and transparent picture of your dog’s personality—including their quirks and anxieties.
Yes, but transparency is essential. We routinely accommodate unique personalities, but we filter strictly against the following behaviors:
If your dog has unique quirks but respects the peace of the pack, they are a fantastic candidate for our admissions process. Please detail their personality fully in your Admission Application so we can tailor their Residency Assessment properly.
We expect and do not mind normal, instinctual "alert barking" (e.g., a delivery truck arriving or a doorbell ringing). However, we cannot accommodate dogs with persistent, repetitive barking, howling, or continuous separation distress. If your dog struggles to settle or panics when away from you, our model will not be the right operational fit.
Continuous separation distress describes a state where a dog experiences an ongoing, unremitting level of high anxiety or panic the entire time they are physically separated from their owner. Unlike a dog with minor quirks that whines for a few minutes and then settles down, a dog with continuous distress remains in a prolonged, elevated state of fight-or-flight, manifesting in nonstop pacing, crying, destructiveness, or hyper-vigilance.
We do not accept dogs experiencing continuous separation distress for two reasons:
We routinely accommodate unique personalities and mild anxieties, but a dog in a state of ongoing panic requires intensive, 1-on-1 clinical intervention that falls outside the scope of our peaceful residency program.
We understand the difference between normal puppy curiosity and structural destructiveness. Because our home-style sanctuary features premium finishes, we cannot accommodate dogs with destructive tendencies (e.g., chewing door frames, scratching walls/flooring, shredding furniture). All residents must be fully house-trained and capable of respecting a refined residential environment.
This is our signature home-style experience. Your dog sleeps in a shared, cozy environment with other vetted residents and 24-hour onsite human care. It is designed for social dogs that thrive on companionship and a peaceful, supervised pack.
Yes. We believe every dog deserves a safe, high-end sanctuary. To ensure the safety of our entire pack, all intact guests are automatically enrolled in our Private Bedroom Residency.
Intact guests enjoy their stay in a private, cage-free bedroom and participate in Solo Yard time. They have exclusive use of our outdoor space and one-on-one enrichment with us, ensuring zero physical contact with other dogs while still receiving plenty of love and exercise.
Our Private Room Residency is a specialized boutique service for intact dogs or dogs that simply prefer their own space and less social interaction. These residents enjoy a dedicated, quiet Mansion bedroom for meals, rest, and sleep.
Mandatory Private Bedroom Residency is strictly required for females in active heat. This provides a specialized, isolated environment that maintains our pristine standards and prevents extreme over-stimulation of our male guests.
Drop-ins create unpredictable energy and disrupt the emotional safety of our curated groups. Our sanctuary model relies entirely on consistency, stability, and attuned care.
Boarding takes place inside our home, not a kennel. Dogs sleep wherever they feel most comfortable—on beds, couches, or designated quiet areas under 24/7 supervision. Private Bedroom upgrades are available based on comfort and needs.
Yes. We specialize in "Extended Residencies" for families who are traveling or relocating. Our home environment allows long-term guests to decompress and maintain a healthy, stable routine without the stress of a commercial kennel.
Yes. If the Mansion is at capacity for your preferred dates, you may request to join our Standing Waitlist. We monitor our calendar daily and will contact families in order of alignment should a spot become available. Please note that priority is always given to dogs that have already completed a successful Residency Assessment.
Our Unlimited Memberships are highly exclusive and limited to a small number of families. To join this waitlist, you must already be part of the Mansion Ecosystem. This requires either a history of previous boarding residencies or holding an active Limited Daycare Residency while awaiting a permanent membership opening.
To maintain our elite standard of care, we do not offer discounts for first-time guests, multi-dogs, or extended stays. Every dog receives the same highly attuned, individual attention regardless of the duration of their residency.
Because intact guests require dedicated private square footage and 1-on-1 staffing for all outdoor activities, they are booked under our Private Bedroom Residency rate. This premium service reflects the individualized care and total separation required to maintain a stress-free environment for everyone.
No. If budget is your primary deciding factor, Pawty Mansion will not be the right fit. We are the intentional antithesis of a high-volume, warehouse-style commercial kennel. Our model is designed exclusively for discerning families who prioritize elite care, private estate amenities, and 24/7 psychological safety over the lowest daily rate.
Yes, full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your dog’s space with confidence.
Bookings are non-refundable, as we reserve space for a very small number of dogs. If your plans change, we are happy to offer a credit for future use or reschedule your booking to another available date.
While we do not offer traditional discounts, we provide Annual Memberships for families who value ongoing, consistent care. Details can be found on our Residency Rates page.
All dogs must be up to date on core vaccinations and flea/tick prevention. Proof of vaccination is required before any assessment or booking.
No. To maintain tranquility, we do not accommodate last minute or emergency bookings for new applicants. Our structured onboarding process requires a minimum 30-day runway. We recommend submitting your Admission Application 4 to 6 weeks in advance.
To preserve absolute security, tranquility, and a baseline of peace for our current residents, we do not offer tours and our address is not listed publicly. Introducing outside foot traffic, unfamiliar scents, and continuous disruptions compromises the environment. We are located in the heart of Kerrisdale (convenient to YVR), and our precise address is shared exclusively after an Admission Application is reviewed, approved and an assessment is scheduled.
We provide updates, photos, and check-ins through our client portal. Additionally, parents have 24/7 access to our client-dedicated WhatsApp.
Our first responsibility is always to the dogs currently in our care. Keeping our days free from unexpected phone interruptions allows us to stay fully present with the pack. Most early questions are best answered through our website and Admission Application.
We believe in the individual, not the label. From the smallest toy breeds to the largest gentle giants, every dog is welcome to apply. We welcome dogs who thrive in a real home environment, whether they’re confident social butterflies or sensitive, quirky, and emotionally complex souls. Rather than breed bans, we focus strictly on temperament and biological compatibility to determine the best fit for our specialized model.