Tahoe Best Friends

Only the Best for Our Best Friends

We Care when You are not There!

We are here to provide quality enrichment and socialization that dogs need to keep them stimulated, active, and happy in a safe and caring environment.

At Tahoe Best Friends, your dog is family!

What we offer

Cage-free dog daycare and overnight boarding in a homestyle setting (No cages or kennels – ever!)

24-hour supervision and care, so your dog is never alone

Slumber party setting at night – your dog can pick from couches, dog beds, blankets, or even snuggle up with our night staff

Ability to come and go with your dog during our daytime hours (7am-7pm) so your dog can enjoy a Tahoe vacation too!

Large indoor and outdoor areas for your dog to run, play, and socialize

Love and attention from our trained and compassionate staff

Free 1-hour evaluation of your dog’s temperament if you are unsure how your dog would do in our cage-free setting (ask our front office staff about how to set this up)

Grooming services: bath, brush, haircuts, nail trims, etc. (contact our groomer, Ashley, directly at (530) 318-7271 to inquire)

Dog Daycare & Overnight Boarding
South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Best Friends is proud to offer:

DOG BOARDING
  • Overnight Boarding
  • Slumber party style – no cages or kennels
  • 24 Hour Staff
DOG DAYCARE
  • Cage-free daycare
  • Large Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
  • Small Dog Area & Yard
GROOMING SPA
  • Pamper Your Pet
  • Haircuts, Bath & Brush
  • Nail Trims

Why Choose Tahoe Best Friends?

We offer three unique features that no other facility in South Lake Tahoe offers:

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No Cages - No Kennels

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24 hour / 7 Day a Week Care

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Large Indoor & Outdoor Areas to Play

Requirements

In order for your dog to come play, we do have a few rules…

Your dog must be 100% dog-friendly

If you are unsure how your dog would do in our cage-free setting, please ask about setting up a free 1-hour evaluation for us to assess your dogs temperament

Your dog must be up to date on the following vaccines:

Rabies, DHPP (Distemper/Parvo), and Bordetella (for kennel cough). We will ask for proof of these vaccinations.

Male dogs over 8 months of age must be neutered

Exception: This does not apply if your dog weighs less than 30 pounds.

Female dogs do not have to be fixed

but can NOT be in heat while at our facility

Your dog must not be showing any symptoms or signs of illness:

coughing, hacking, sneezing, nose/eye discharge

Your dog must be wearing a collar with their name on it

We have loaner collars and disposable name tags if needed

*We reserve the right to refuse your dog, or send your dog home, if any of these requirements are not met.

Our Blog

Doggie Dining at the Lake

South Lake Tahoe has a ton of dining options for you and your four-legged friend. We’ve listed a few of our favorites but most eateries with outdoor seating welcome well behaved dogs on a leash and some will even bring your pet a treat! Be sure to call ahead,...

Covid-19 and Your Dog

3 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic Can pets get or spread COVID-19? The short answer is no. Can my pet continue to go to dog daycare and cage-free boarding: Yes.  Can I get puppy training during this Covid-19. Yes, we are offering Zoom...

South Lake Tahoe Beach Adventures for You And Your Pup

South Lake Tahoe overall, is very dog friendly. There are many pet accommodating hotels and restaurants with outdoor seating that are happy to have your well-behaved fur baby join you. Though most designated swimming beaches do not allow dogs, with a little advance...

Camping With Your Pup Around South Lake Tahoe

Camping in South Lake Tahoe can be easy!  There are several pet friendly campgrounds in the South Lake Tahoe area. We’ve provided some options with pet policies below. Camping with your fur buddy can be fun for both of you but before heading up to our mountain...

What our customers say about
Tahoe Best Friends

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We have been taking our pups to Tahoe Best Friends for 12 years now and our experience has been absolutely wonderful. The owner, Hannah, goes above and beyond to make sure our dogs are taken care of when they are in her care. The staff is very friendly, and our dogs are always very happy staying there. Highly recommend! Great business and a great service!!

Chris B.

Granite Bay, CA

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The best of the best in Tahoe. The facility is clean, organized and the staff is kind and informative. My Olive Oyl had the best time. My forever dog boarding/daycare. Thank you for taking care of my girl and giving me peace of mind while I was away.

Rachel T.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

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My dogs loved this place! Staff were top notch. From when I originally made the reservation up until we dropped them off for the day. No complaints. I love how they are an indoor/outdoor camp our dogs are literally our kids and we would do anything for them. I am so happy I found this place for our pups. I’m sure they had an amazing time here. Highly recommend. When we are back up in the area from San Diego we are definitely using Tahoe Best Friends. + be sure to follow them on IG they post live feed videos so I got to see my baby girls.

Izabela S.

San Diego, CA

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We come to Tahoe often but now with a Lab puppy it’s been harder at the cabin to let him play and have fun without a yard especially while we ski. We are so grateful for Tahoe Best Friends and their staff they are so amazing and caring. I was nervous at first because he gets nervous with new people but every morning for daycare they greeted our boy Duke with a smile and were so sweet to him! He was loved and had such a great time with all the other dogs we were so happy to have him there and can’t wait to bring him back for daycare every time we come! I can’t say enough great things about this place and the staff! Duke had to be carried out even one day because he was having such a great time and didn’t want to leave. He was exhausted and slept all night when he was home from day camp. Thank you Tahoe Best Friends for everything Duke had a great time!

Maddie H.

Woodland, CA

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Hannah and the crew and TBF are the best. Our dogs, Cooper and Carson are always excited to go play with their buddies and run around. We trust Tahoe Best Friends with our fur babies and feel grateful for their dog care support. Thank you TBF! 

Erica K.

Kingsbury, NV

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I think the name suits: Best friends for our best friends. The employees made my pooch and I feel comfortable and safe when I took him in for his first day of day care. I really appreciate the efforts they made to ensure he wasn’t overwhelmed by the “pack,” and slowly acquainting him with the environment by introducing him to only a few dogs at first. I was able to watch through the window and see him go off to play. I was very happy to see my dog’s wellbeing taken into consideration. My dog and I have experienced the same treatment the last few times I’ve brought him in. Consistent, exceptional, and friendly care. He now is excited when I pull up and can’t wait to get inside. I love my dog and it’s reassuring to know he is safe and sound. You’re doing a great job, Hannah! Thank you Tahoe Best Friends, for all that you do!

Jack W.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

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