Waterfront Boarding
Vacation for them, peace of mind for you.
Do you feel guilty for booking a trip? We get it. We have clients who went years without traveling because they couldn’t bare to leave their best friend behind.
And then… they found us. At Essential Paws, your dog gets to enjoy their own vacation—complete with oceanfront comfort, interactive play, and personalized care. Our resort is tucked into the heart of South Hutchinson Island in sunny Fort Pierce Florida. With waterfront views and a cooling ocean breeze, your dog will be vacationing in luxury. Wouldn’t it be great if your dog got excited when you pulled out your suitcase?
Our mission is to create a home-like atmosphere where guests and their parents feel valued, nurtured, and supported with personalized care. Please keep in mind our moto is “curated over crowded,” which means we keep things intimate and intentional. Spaces are limited; we recommend booking reservations well in advance!
Our Sleep-Rover package includes:
24-hours of Love, Care, & Attention
A spacious, coastal themed Condo
Room Service: upgrade your pet's stay!
Outside Potty Breaks every 2-3 hours
Breakfast, Snack & Dinner served
A raised, therapeutic Doggy Bed and Soft Blanket
2 personal Doggy Dishes for food & water
One-on-one Play Time with behavior certified pack leaders
Discounted Go-Home Bath or Groom
Happy Tail Mail: receive 2 daily texts from your pup!
Organic, Grain-Free Treats at snack time
Your dog deserves the best.
Let us give your dog the BEST EXPERIENCE ever.. Whether they crave an island stroll to the beach, a YAPPY HOUR with their best friends, or just simply a tuck-in followed by a bedtime story WE have you covered. Our AWARD WINNING dog resort caters to even the most bougie pooch!
Skip the sad good-byes and kick anxiety to the curb.
We have strict policies in place to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.
While most boarding facilities require a “meet and greet,” (typically one day of daycare), we require a 3-day full personality assessment conducted by our behavior-certified dog handlers.
What does it take to “pass” and become part of our pack?
Proper dog-to-dog greetings
Appropriate play styles
Appropriate reactions to social cues from other dogs
Zero reactivity when gates or leashes are present
Low or manageable levels of separation anxiety from parent
Ability to self-regulate/relax comfortably during down time
Zero food aggression towards handlers during meal time
and physical signs of overall contentment in our care!
*All of our guests are also required to be fixed by the age of 6 months old, and show proof of Rabies and Distemper vaccines or recent titers.
