Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding

What Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding does

Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding operates a two-location pet resort business serving dog owners in Erie and Boulder, Colorado. The original Erie facility opened in October 2005 with a 14,000-square-foot yard, and a second Boulder location opened in June 2013 with 5,000 square feet of turfed outdoor play area and nearly 3,000 square feet of indoor play space. The company is a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a large private operator of pet resorts and veterinary hospitals across the United States.

The service portfolio centers on dog boarding and full-day daycare (including a specialty "Tiny Town" small-dog floor and an enrichment program covering Brain Games, nose work, snuffle mats, and agility), supplemented by full-service grooming, positive-reinforcement training (private, group, and Board & Train), and webcam monitoring through the third-party Gingr customer portal and iDogCam streaming. Supporting programs include a Health Care Commitment offering up to $500 in veterinary-expense reimbursement, a Pet Points loyalty program (1 point per $1 spent), and a "ReFUR A Friend" referral credit ($30/$30).

Revenue is generated through a direct-to-consumer model combining pay-as-you-go unit pricing (daycare $32–$40/day, boarding $53–$99/night, grooming $74–$137+, training $90–$925) with monthly Daycare Membership subscriptions ($180–$540/month). New-customer promotions ($99 unlimited daycare for 30 days, free first Stay & Play, 20% off first groom) drive acquisition, while loyalty and membership programs support retention. The business is supported by partnerships with Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE), Virbac, and Purina Pro Plan, and is operated by a team of roughly 14 employees under a regional/operations/site management structure.

Name

Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding

Legal name

National Veterinary Associates

Website

https://bowhausboulder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bowhaus is a two-location dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training resort serving pet owners in Erie and Boulder, Colorado. Operating since 2005 as a subsidiary of National Veterinary Associates, it offers memberships, webcam monitoring, and specialty small-dog play.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Dog Daycare (HSANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dog Daycare with Boarding Add-On (Daycare + Overnight) (HSANAFAM), Overnight Kennel Boarding (Dogs) (HSANADAA), Luxury / Premium Dog Daycare (HSANAFAI), Small-Group / Structured Dog Daycare (HSANAFAD)

Keywords

• Dog daycare services
• Pet boarding facility
• Dog grooming salon
• Pet care services
• Dog training classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dog Boarding: Overnight accommodations with full day daycare included. Rooms available in Standard (4x4 space) and Luxury Suite (12-sq-ft with Kuranda bed, premium bedding). Playtime packages (3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star) determine amenities and checkout times.
2. Dog Daycare: Full-day and half-day play sessions. Packaged visits available at discounted rates. New member promotional pricing for unlimited daycare.
3. Daycare Membership: Monthly subscription plans with 1, 2, 3 visits per week or unlimited visits. Includes perks such as 10% off boarding suites and guaranteed daycare availability.
4. Dog Grooming: Full-service salon offering mini grooms, full grooms, exit baths, premium baths, and full-service baths. Nail trims and add-on services available.
5. Dog Training: Private lessons, tutor sessions, and 6-week group classes. Board & Train packages available. Complimentary consultation offered.
6. Pet Points Rewards Program: Loyalty program where customers earn points on all purchases (1 point per $1 spent). 250 points = $5 credit. Automatic enrollment via Gingr portal.
7. Referral Program: ReFUR A Friend program: both referrer and referee receive $30 credits after the new pet's first visit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding operates two pet resort locations in Boulder and Erie, Colorado, providing supervised dog daycare (full-day, half-day, and subscription memberships), overnight boarding (Standard Rooms and Luxury Suites with full-day daycare included), full-service grooming, dog training (private, group, and Board & Train), and the specialized Tiny Town small-dog play area. Customers access services via the Gingr online portal and physical check-in, with live webcam monitoring, daily report cards, and loyalty/health programs (Pet Points, Health Care Commitment up to $500 reimbursement).

Product overview

Bowhaus Boulder Dog Daycare & Boarding operates as a dual-location pet resort offering a comprehensive suite of canine care services. The core offerings include Dog Boarding and Dog Daycare, supplemented by Dog Grooming, Dog Training, and the specialized Tiny Town for small dogs. The company offers subscription-based Daycare Memberships with tiered pricing, a Pet Points Rewards loyalty program, and a Health Care Commitment Program providing pet health protection. Both locations feature webcam monitoring capabilities and various enrichment programs. The product portfolio is designed to serve the complete lifecycle of pet care needs from daily daycare to overnight boarding with grooming and training add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tiny Town: A specialized small dog park and play area occupying the entire upstairs floor, designed for small dogs and shy/older dogs to socialize safely.

Products and services

• Dog Boarding Overnight accommodations for dogs with full-day daycare included. Available in Standard Rooms (4x4 space) and Luxury Suites (12 sq ft with Kuranda bed, premium sheepskin bedding, daily photo update, daily enrichment session, and extended checkout). Playtime packages (3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star) determine amenities and checkout times. Multi-pet discounts and peak/holiday rates may apply.
• Dog Daycare Supervised full-day and half-day play sessions with socialization and enrichment activities. Available as single visits, pre-paid 10-visit or 20-visit packages at discounted rates, or via subscription membership. Half-day option is up to 5 hours. New member promotions include $99 unlimited daycare for 30 days and a free social evaluation trial day.
• Dog Grooming Full-service grooming salon offering Mini Grooms, Full Grooms, Exit Baths, Premium Baths, and Full-Service Baths, plus nail trims (with optional Dremel) and ear cleaning. Size-based pricing (XSmall-Small through XLarge-XXLarge, plus Doodles/Specialty). New customers receive 20% off first full groom.
• Dog Training Scientifically-based positive reinforcement dog training. Includes 60-minute private lessons (in-center or in-home), tutor sessions, 6-week group classes (1 hour/week), Day Train packages (5-day and 10-day), and Board & Train add-on. Complimentary training consultation offered to new customers.
• Tiny Town Small Dog Daycare Specialized small-dog park and play area occupying the entire upstairs floor of the Boulder location. Designed for small dogs, older dogs, and shy dogs to socialize and play safely with dogs of comparable size. Operated as a standalone sub-product of dog daycare.
• Daycare Membership Monthly subscription program with tiered visit allocations (1 visit/week, 2 visits/week, 3 visits/week, or unlimited). Pricing varies by Boulder vs Erie location. Includes perks such as 10% off boarding suites and guaranteed daycare availability, increasing switching costs and recurring revenue.
• Health Care Commitment Program Pet health protection program reimbursing up to $500 for veterinary expenses if a dog is injured or becomes ill during boarding, daycare, or grooming services at Bowhaus. Functions as a customer-facing guarantee product distinct from core service fees.
• Pet Points Rewards Program Loyalty rewards program where customers automatically earn 1 point per $1 spent on all Bowhaus purchases via the Gingr portal. Every 250 points is redeemable as a $5 credit at checkout.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 5-Star Reviews from satisfied customers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• VirbacminorOthersVirbac provides CalmCare products including C.E.T. VEGGIEDENT Zen Tartar Control Chews for dogs and ZENIDOG Pheromone Products (Long-Acting Collar and Gel Diffuser) to help manage stress-related behaviors in dogs.
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary SupplementsminorOthersPurina provides Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements for gastrointestinal and immune support, joint support, hydration, and anxious behavior management. Supplements are designed for cats and dogs with purposeful ingredients.
• Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASE provides 24/7 emergency veterinary services and specialty care for dogs and cats at their Boulder location. Their experienced medical professionals, including board-certified specialists, offer the highest level of compassionate veterinary specialty and emergency care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Rover: Online marketplace for in-home pet sitting, boarding, and dog walking. Competes for share-of-wallet in pet care but with a fundamentally different (in-home, unstaffed) delivery model.

Direct peers

• Best Friends Pet Hotel: Multi-location pet resort offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training with luxury suites and playgroups. Direct competitor on full-service resort model.
• Dogtopia: National dog daycare franchise with 200+ locations offering full-day playgroups, webcams, and spa services. Closest direct competitor on premium daycare positioning and tech-enabled transparency.
• The Barkley Club: Independent full-service dog daycare, boarding, and grooming resort similar in size and positioning to Bowhaus. Closest comparable on a non-franchised, single-market basis.
• Camp Bow Wow: Largest US dog daycare and boarding franchise with hundreds of locations. Directly comparable offering (full-day daycare, overnight boarding, webcams, enrichment) and identical target customer (pet parents in suburban/affluent markets).
• Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Franchise dog daycare focused on enrichment-based playgroups, grooming, and training add-ons. Direct competitor on multi-service resort model.
• K9 Resort: Premium dog daycare and luxury boarding resort franchise with webcams, full-day play, and membership programs. Direct competitor on premium pricing and tech-enabled experience.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart PetsHotel: National pet retailer's in-store boarding and daycare offering. Competes on convenience and brand but lacks Bowhaus's premium enrichment and small-dog specialization.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BowhausBoulderDogDaycareBoarding
• Instagraminstagram.com/bowhausboulder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bowhaus-boulder-dog-daycare-&-boarding

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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