Yes, locally. We do charge $15.00 each way for pick up and delivery.

Yes.  We are available all Holidays at normal sitting rates.

We are Located on Tabor Road in Bluefield WV about a mile from Glenwood Park off of Sandlick Road?  Left on Tabor road,  pass one brick house and take right at black mail box,  252 Tabor Road.  Follow gravel road to top of hill.  We are located on a 100 acre farm with large fenced play areas and two home setting boarding areas.  We go on daily nature walks and pack walks as weather provides.

Yes.  appointments are required.

Yes,  however,. Guests are not permitted inside the socialized facility with their dog.  You are asked to not pet, talk or make eye contact with boarded dogs.

Socialization is dogs of similar size playing with one another.  They actually do very well but it is important to not pet your dog or any other dogs thru the fence.  Dogs can and will get jealous and protective and may get in a scuffle.  In the event they do get in a fight the best thing to do is ignore it and let them work it out.  Any excitement you show can just escalate the energy of the fight.  We are always close by to handle any issues.

It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several days.  The more times your dog is socialized the easier it will be.

They can.  They do best alone in their lot with supervision out of site but close by.  In any pack,  more than one dog,  there will be a dominate dog.  The dominate dog generally calls the shots and the rest of the pack will follow and if challenged will quickly realize the pack order and belly up.  The dominate dog will move on and in less than 2 minutes and be back to playing as normal.

That is asking for trouble.  It's rare that you will have a challenge of dominancy but it definitely can happen.  We take considerable amount of time watching, observing body language and making a determination of who can play with who.  Are we ever wrong?  Yes, we are human just like any handler and any animal can be unpredictable.  That does not mean that we do not encourage socialization.  Just like you are doing a disservice to not socialize a child and hoover over them,  same goes for dogs.

We respect your wishes and your dog will be boarded separate and given alone time in the dog park, given farm walks and all other perks that go with staying at Sutton Place.

No,  it is at our discretion.

Michael and Suzette Sutton are primary caretaker's.    I have loved being a care taker of animals for the past 30 years. I believe in dog care less is more and the quieter less confusion of people in the dog compound makes for a calmer visit for the dogs.

We accept paypal email is [email protected]    cash or check at time of boarding.  If you plan on booking 3 days,  the 3 days are paid at drop off and if you decide to pick up early we will refund unused time.

Any size as long as they are house trained, or kennel trained.

I will,  however they must be kept separate so openings are based on availability at the time.

We now provide dog grooming or bathing.  If you would like your dog groomed before going home just ask and we will be happy to give you a price quote.

We will notify you if severe and work with you professionally.  But realize this is a socialized boarding facility and small scratches and scrapes are going to happen.  You will be asked to sign a release of liability while your pet stay's with us at Sutton Place.  Things can happen just as they happen to any of us as we walk out the door everyday.  It is more risk participating in socialization but worth for the happiness and exercise value of most dogs.  We truly care and are on top of everything all the time,  but like you,  we are mortal and not without flaws.