Tappen Hill Dog Boarding
4801 Llano Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Overview
Tappen Hill is a dog boarding and daycare facility located on a 60-acre property in Sebastopol, CA, founded in 2000 by Christopher and Annie Desmond. The facility offers a unique boarding style with individual dens, social play groups, outdoor play yards, and swimming pools. They provide shuttle service to/from San Francisco and Marin, require comprehensive vaccinations including canine influenza, and conduct temperament evaluations. Rates are $110/night or $100/night for multiple dogs from the same family.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza H3N2, Canine Influenza H3N8
Breed restrictions: Akitas, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Pit Bulls, Chows, Shar Peis, Shiba Inus, Livestock Guardian breeds, Mastiff-type breeds, fighting breeds, giant breeds
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Cancellation & Deposits
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What Reviews Say
36 reviews analyzedTappen Hill Dog Boarding is an overwhelmingly positive facility with 33 of 36 reviews giving 5 stars. Reviewers consistently praise the caring staff, clean resort-like facility with multiple pools, and happy dogs who return tired from play. The rigorous dog vetting process and shuttle service are appreciated as value-adds. Two negative reviews (1 and 2 stars) cite communication failures and unexpected price increases during stays - these appear to be isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. The few complaints are outweighed by passionate endorsements from repeat customers who travel significant distances (from Dublin and San Francisco) specifically for this facility.
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Worth noting
Rates raised during pet's stay (not first time according to reviewer)
“during a recent pet stay, the rates were raised during their visit. This was not the first time.”
Evaluation cancelled without 24hr notice
“Our evaluation got cancelled without even 24hr notice.”
Poor communication - only via website, unable to discuss face to face
“Apparently communication is lacking as they just communicate on their website and are unable to use their words when face to face.”
Failed to honor scheduled appointment
“They ask you to get all these tests and vaccines from a specific place, and do not even honor your appointment.”
Communication issues(2 mentions)
“communication is lacking as they just communicate on their website and are unable to use their words when face to face”
Price increases during stay
“the rates were raised during their visit. This was not the first time.”
At a Glance
Min puppy age
4 months
Pricing
Boarding
$100–$110/night
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